about的音标是[əˈbaʊt],基本翻译是关于、对于、在…周围。
速记技巧:元音发音为短音/aʊ/,单词末尾加上/t/音。
建议通过多听多读英语来熟悉about的发音和记忆。
以下是一些英文单词及其词源、变化形式和相关单词的简要说明:
1. about(词源:中古英语)
变化形式:a.bove(来自原始印欧词源,表示“向上”),above(a.bove的过去式)
相关单词:above(在…上方,超过),abovestairs(楼上的楼梯),upstairs(在楼上)
2. knowledge(词源:拉丁语)
变化形式:knowledg(e)e(复数形式),knowledg(e)able(可认识的)
相关单词:unknowledgeable(无知的),knowledg(e)able(可认识的),unlearn(忘记)
3. family(词源:拉丁语和凯尔特语)
变化形式:fam(i)ily(复数形式),fam(i)ilyish(类似家庭的)
相关单词:familiars(妖精,小精灵),familymember(家庭成员),familyname(姓氏)
4. love(词源:原始印欧词源)
变化形式:lovelier(更爱的),lovely(可爱的)
相关单词:lovelorn(失恋的),unlove(不爱),belov"d(心爱的人)
5. money(词源:古英语和法语)
变化形式:moneyish(类似金钱的),moneyed(有钱的)
相关单词:poor(贫穷的),wealthy(富有的),wealth(财富),riches(财富,财产)
6. hope(词源:拉丁语)
变化形式:hoping(希望中的),hopeful(有希望的)
相关单词:hopeless(没有希望的),dishope(失去希望),hopelessness(无希望的状态)
7. fear(词源:原始印欧词源)
变化形式:fearier(更害怕的),fearful(害怕的)
相关单词:fearless(无畏的),afraid(害怕的),dreadful(可怕的)
8. joy(词源:原始日耳曼语)
变化形式:joierful(更快乐的),joyful(快乐的)
相关单词:unjoyful(不快乐的),dejectsion(沮丧,消沉)
9. fearless(词源:拉丁语和日耳曼语)
变化形式:fearlessest(最无畏的),fearlesseness(无畏的状态)
相关单词:fearfulness(害怕的程度),fearedomes(恐惧的根源)
10. happiness(词源:拉丁语和古英语)
变化形式:happierst/happiests/happinessnesses/happinessed/happinessing/happinessedly/happilyish/happily等。相关单词:unhappinesses/unhappinessed/unhappily等。
常用短语:
1. about face
2. about time
3. all over
4. all right
5. as far as I know
6. at the same time
7. by the way
例句:
1. Turning about face can help you avoid making a mistake like a stone.
2. It"s about time we took a break for lunch.
3. After finishing the task, we all felt exhausted, but it was all over now.
4. Everything seems to be all right now.
5. As far as I know, he will be back next week.
6. We should do things at the same time, not separately.
7. By the way, where did you go for your vacation?
英文小作文:
What I Learned About Time Management
Time is a valuable resource that we all need to manage effectively. Through my experiences, I have learned several valuable lessons about time management that have helped me become more efficient and productive.
One of the most important lessons I have learned is to prioritize my tasks and schedule my time carefully. By setting realistic deadlines and prioritizing my tasks, I can avoid being overwhelmed by too much work and ensure that I get everything done on time. Another lesson is to avoid procrastination and be disciplined in managing my time effectively. By setting aside specific blocks of time for different tasks, I can avoid getting distracted and stay focused on achieving my goals.
In addition, I have learned to delegate tasks to others when appropriate and to collaborate effectively with others to avoid duplicating work and maximize efficiency. By working together with others, we can achieve our goals more efficiently and effectively than if we were working alone. Finally, I have learned to manage my stress levels effectively by taking breaks and prioritizing my workload to avoid burnout.
In conclusion, time management is essential for achieving success and staying productive. By learning effective strategies and techniques, we can avoid being overwhelmed by too much work and achieve our goals more efficiently and effectively.