gainsay的音标是[ˈɡeɪnsɪəz],基本翻译是“否认,否定”,速记技巧是“gain(获得)+say(说)=gainsay(否认)”。
"gainsay"这个词的词源可以追溯到古英语中的"gaen"(说)和"say"(说)的组合,意为“否认,反驳”。它的变化形式包括过去式"gainsaid",现在分词"gainsaying",以及过去分词"gainsaid"。
相关单词:
1. "deny":这个词与"gainsay"有相似的含义,都表示否认或反驳。例如,"He denied having seen the movie."(他否认看过这部电影。)
2. "contradict":这个词表示对某人的陈述或观点进行反驳或否定。例如,"His statement contradicts his previous claims."(他的声明与他的先前声明相矛盾。)
3. "refute":这个词表示通过提供证据或论点来反驳或否定某人的观点。例如,"The evidence provided refutes his claims."(提供的证据驳斥了他的主张。)
4. "dispute":这个词表示对某事或某人的观点进行争论或辩论。例如,"They disputed the accuracy of the report."(他们对报告的准确性提出了争议。)
5. "opponent":这个词表示与某人或某事进行斗争或争论的人或物。在"gainsay"的语境中,可以说某人是一个反对者或对手。
以上这些单词在英语中都与"gainsay"有密切的联系,并且在不同的语境中有着相似的含义。这些单词在句子中可以用来表达否认、反驳或争论的意思。
常用短语:
1. gainsay truth 否认真相
2. gainsay evidence 否认证据
3. gainsay argument 否认争论
4. gainsay a claim 否认要求
5. gainsay a statement 否认声明
6. gainsay a proposal 否认提议
7. gainsay a decision 否认决定
例句:
1. He gainsays every piece of evidence that could prove his guilt.
2. She gainsayed their marriage proposal, saying it was too sudden.
3. They were arguing about the cause of the accident, but she could not gainsay his claim that he was not at fault.
4. She gainsayed his proposal to go out for a drink, saying she had to study for an exam.
5. He gainsayed her claim that she had been raped, saying she must have been mistaken.
6. They were unable to reach a decision on whether to proceed with the project, and she gainedayed every proposal they put forward.
7. She gainedayed the decision to quit her job and start her own business, saying she needed more time to consider it.
英文小作文:
标题:Gainsaying Reality
Life can be challenging enough without having to deal with people who constantly gainsay reality. Whether it"s denying the truth of a situation, arguing over trivial matters, or refusing to accept a decision, people who constantly gainsay reality can make life difficult for those around them.
On the other hand, we all have our moments of doubt and uncertainty, but it"s important to remember that we need to rely on our own judgment and experience to make informed decisions. Gainsaying reality can often be a way of avoiding responsibility or seeking validation from others, but in the long run, it can only lead to more problems and confusion.
In conclusion, we should try to be open-minded and respectful of others, but at the same time, we need to be aware of our own limitations and rely on our own judgment to make informed decisions. If we can all avoid being too much of a "gainsayer," life would be much easier and more enjoyable.
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