first cousin 的音标为 [ˈfɪrst kʌzənst],基本翻译为“堂兄弟姐妹;表兄弟姐妹”,速记技巧为:强调是亲兄弟姐妹,不是同父异母就是堂亲。
First cousin的英文词源:first表示第一,cousin表示表兄弟姐妹。
变化形式:复数cousins。
相关单词:
1. second cousin(远房表兄弟姐妹) - 指与自己除了有直接的血缘关系之外的表兄弟姐妹。
2. cousin marriage(表亲结婚) - 指双方通过他们的共同父母而相互联系,这种婚姻形式在某些文化中是被禁止的。
3. half-cousin(半同胞兄弟姐妹) - 指与自己有部分血缘关系的兄弟姐妹,通常是因为他们的父母再婚而形成的。
4. stepsister(继姐或继妹) - 指通过婚姻关系与自己有血缘关系的兄弟姐妹,通常是因为他们的父母再婚而形成的。
5. stepbrother(继兄)或 stepsister(继妹)- 指通过父母的婚姻关系而与自己有血缘关系的兄弟姐妹,他们可能是在同一个家庭中成长起来的。
6. uncle-in-law(姻亲叔叔) - 指通过婚姻关系而与自己有血缘关系的叔叔,通常是因为他的妻子与自己有直接或间接的血缘关系。
7. first cousin once removed(远房表兄弟姐妹) - 指与自己有血缘关系,但已经隔了几代人。
8. second cousin once removed(远房堂兄弟姐妹) - 指与自己有血缘关系,但已经隔了几代人,并且是通过堂兄弟姐妹的关系而形成的。
9. collateral cousin(旁系表兄弟姐妹) - 指通过其他亲戚的关系而与自己有血缘关系的兄弟姐妹。
10. half-sibling(同父异母或同母异父兄弟姐妹)- 指与自己有部分血缘关系的兄弟姐妹,通常是因为他们的父母再婚而形成的,但也可能是在同一个家庭中成长起来的。
常用短语:
1. first cousin once removed
2. first cousin twice removed
3. first cousin once removed by marriage
4. first cousin once removed by divorce
5. first cousin once removed by death
6. first cousin by marriage
7. first cousin by birth
例句:
1. My first cousin once removed is a retired teacher who loves to travel.
2. My first cousin twice removed is a famous artist who has been featured in many exhibitions.
3. I am related to my husband through our first cousin once removed.
英文小作文:
My Family Tree: A Connection Through First Cousins
In my family tree, there is a special relationship that connects me to many of my relatives. It is through my first cousin once removed, who is also my uncle"s brother"s child. This relationship is a unique bond that brings us closer together and reminds us of our shared history and heritage.
Through this cousin, I have learned valuable life lessons about family, friendship, and the importance of maintaining strong relationships with those closest to us. We share similar interests and hobbies, and our conversations often revolve around family history and stories that have been passed down through the generations.
This connection has given me a deeper understanding of my family and has helped me appreciate the importance of maintaining strong relationships with my relatives. It has also taught me that despite our differences, we are all connected by a common bond of family and history, and that we should cherish these moments together and make the most of them while we can.