beaten track 英[biːtən trek] 美[biːtən trɛk]
音标为/biːtən/,意思是“走过的路”,可以用来比喻“老路,惯例”。
基本翻译为“人迹罕至的地方”或“未开发的地区”,通常指那些未经探索或未经大多数人探索的地方。
速记技巧为:beaten(打过的)+ track(轨迹)→走过的地方的轨迹→beaten track。
Beaten Track 的词源:
beaten:动词 beat 的过去分词形式,表示“打,敲,击”的意思。
track:名词,意为“轨迹,路径”。
Beaten Track 的变化形式:
过去式:beaten。
过去分词:beaten。
现在分词:beating。
相关单词:
1. beat(动词):打,击打。例句:“The children were beating their drums at the party.”(孩子们在晚会上敲击着鼓。)
2. beatnik(名词):指在 60 年代初期喜欢远离人群、隐居在郊区或偏远地区的文化人。
3. track(动词):追踪,跟踪。例句:“The police are tracking down the suspect.”(警察正在追查嫌疑人。)
4. route(名词):路线,路径。例句:“We need to find the best route to the destination.”(我们需要找到到达目的地的最佳路线。)
5. path(名词):小路,路径。例句:“The path leads to a beautiful lake.”(这条小路通向一个美丽的湖泊。)
6. journey(名词):旅行,旅程。例句:“This is a long journey, but it"s worth it.”(这是一段漫长的旅程,但是值得的。)
7. wander(动词):漫步,闲逛。例句:“She wandered through the park, lost in thought.”(她在公园里漫步,沉浸在思考中。)
8. trails(名词复数):小径,路径。例句:“We hiked along the trails in the mountains.”(我们在山中沿着小径徒步旅行。)
9. route map(名词):路线图,路径图。例句:“The route map shows the best way to get to the destination.”(路线图显示了到达目的地的最佳路线。)
10. track record(名词):记录,业绩。例句:“The company"s track record has been excellent over the past few years.”(公司在过去几年里的业绩一直非常好。)
常用短语:
1. beaten path
2. beaten track
3. follow the beaten track
4. new ground
5. explore new ground
6. strike out
7. strike out new paths
例句:
1. We followed the beaten track to the top of the mountain and were rewarded with breathtaking views.
2. After years of exploration, we have struck out new paths in this field.
3. The new ground we have explored has opened up new possibilities for our company"s growth.
英文小作文:
When exploring new ground, we need to be brave and willing to strike out new paths. We must not be afraid of failure or doubt our abilities. Instead, we should embrace the challenge and seize the opportunity to push ourselves to our limits. This will help us to grow as individuals and to create something unique and valuable. In the process, we may discover new insights and ideas that will change our lives forever. Therefore, let us not be afraid to explore new ground and strike out new paths, for the rewards that await us are infinite and worth every effort.