hourglass

hourglass的音标为：[ˈaʊərˌɡɑːlz]，基本翻译为“沙漏”，速记技巧为：hour（小时）+glass（玻璃瓶）。

Hourglass的英文词源可以追溯到拉丁语“horologium”，意为“钟表”。而“hourglass”这个词则是由“hour”（小时）和“glass”（玻璃瓶）组成的，表示像玻璃瓶一样的计时器，也就是沙漏。

变化形式：复数形式是“hourglasses”，第三人称单数则是“hourglasses”。

相关单词：

1. “Time”意为时间，与Hourglass同源。

2. “Hour”表示小时，是Hourglass的组成部分。

3. “Tide”意为潮汐，与沙漏的流动有相似之处。

4. “Scales”意为天平，与沙漏的平衡有关。

5. “Hourglass pattern”意为沙漏模式，可以用来描述一种循环或周期性行为。

6. “Sandglass”意为沙漏，是一种具体的计时器类型。

7. “Hourly”意为每小时的，与Hourglass的时间概念有关。

8. “Time-tested”意为经过时间检验的，与Hourglass的计时器功能有关。

9. “Hourglass figure”意为玲珑身材，与Hourglass的形态概念有关。

10. “Hourglass syndrome”意为时间紧迫综合症，是一种形容时间紧迫情况的术语。

常用短语：

1. at the eleventh hour

2. break the hourglass

3. run out of time

4. ticking like a clock

5. hourglass figure

6. hourglass sand

7. time is money

例句：

1. We are running out of time to finish the project on time.

2. She has an hourglass figure that is very attractive.

3. The clock is ticking like a clock as time passes by.

4. It"s important to manage our time efficiently to avoid being overwhelmed by tasks.

5. Time is money, so we must prioritize our tasks effectively.

英文小作文：

Time is a valuable resource that we must carefully manage. It flies by so quickly that we often find ourselves overwhelmed by tasks and responsibilities. Like sand in an hourglass, time is finite and must be carefully allocated to ensure that we accomplish everything that is important to us. We must prioritize our tasks, manage our time efficiently, and avoid procrastination if we want to succeed in life. At the same time, we should cherish every moment of our lives and make the most of every opportunity that comes our way. After all, time is the essence of life and we should never take it for granted.