first的音标是[ˈfɜːrst],基本翻译为“第一;最初;正;仅仅;主要的”。速记技巧可以用字母代词法,即用F代替first。
英文词源:拉丁语“primus”+“us”
变化形式:
1. primary(首要的,基本的)
2. prime(首要的,最初的)
3. principal(主要的,校长)
相关单词:
1. primary school(小学)
2. prime minister(首相)
3. premier(总理)
4. principle(原则)
5. pre-eminence(卓越)
6. pre-eminent(卓越的)
7. super-ordinate(上级的)
8. subordinate(下级的)
9. paramount(至高无上的)
10. primacy(首席地位)
以上单词都与“首要的”这一概念有关,通过词源和变化形式的分析,我们可以更好地理解这些单词的含义和用法。
常用短语:
1. by the way 顺便问一下
2. at the same time 同时
3. all over again 重新
4. break away 脱离
5. break down 崩溃
6. break off 打断
7. break through 突破
双语句子:
1. I"ll call you later, I"m on my way to work now. 我待会儿给你打电话,我现在要去上班了。
2. I"m sorry to keep you waiting, I got stuck in a traffic jam. 对不起让你久等了,我遇到了交通堵塞。
3. It"s nice to meet you, but I have to run now, I have a meeting to attend. 很高兴见到你,但是我得走了,我有个会议要参加。
4. I"m sorry to say I can"t make it tonight, I have a doctor"s appointment. 很抱歉今晚我不能赴约,我有个医生预约。
5. Can you lend me a hand? 你能帮我一下吗?
6. I need a break, I"ve been working non-stop for days. 我需要休息一下,我已经连续工作好几天了。
7. It"s been a while, how have you been? 好久不见了,你最近怎么样?
英文小作文:
Today, I had a busy day and I feel exhausted. I woke up early and started working on my project, which required me to stay focused and not take breaks. After several hours of hard work, I felt my energy starting to fade and my mind was wandering. However, I managed to keep going and finally finished my task before lunchtime. After a quick meal, I took a short nap to recharge my batteries and feel refreshed again. Although it was a tiring day, I realized that perseverance and hard work are essential for achieving my goals. I am grateful for the opportunity to work on something that I am passionate about and look forward to the future with renewed energy and enthusiasm.