burrow的音标为[ˈbʌrəʊ] ,基本意思是“鼹鼠洞,洞穴”,也可以表示“(动物)隐匿处,藏身处”。速记技巧是:可以想象一只鼹鼠在土里挖洞。
Burrow这个词的英文词源可以追溯到古英语中的“burrow”,意为“洞穴”或“穴居”。它的变化形式包括复数形式“burrows”和过去式、过去分词形式“burrowed”以及现在分词“burrowing”。
与Burrow相关的单词有:
1. Rabbit(兔子):这个词与Burrow有着密切的联系,因为兔子通常在地下挖洞居住。
2. Underground(地下的):这个词表示在地下,与Burrow有着相似的含义。
3. Burrowing(挖掘):这个词描述的是动物在地下挖掘的行为,与Burrow的现在分词形式相同。
4. Burrowing Owl(穴居猫头鹰):这是一种生活在美洲地下洞穴中的猫头鹰,因此得名。
5. Burrowing Scorpion(穴居蝎子):这是一种生活在沙漠中的蝎子,也因为其挖掘行为而得名。
6. Burrowing Machine(挖掘机):这是一种专门用于挖掘的机器,与Burrow的现在分词形式相同。
7. Burrowing Ant(穴居蚂蚁):这是一种生活在地下巢穴中的蚂蚁,因此得名。
8. Burrowing Snake(穴居蛇):这是一种生活在地下洞穴中的蛇,因此得名。
9. Burrows(洞穴):这个词可以指代动物的洞穴或地下隧道,也可以指代人类挖掘的洞穴或地道。
10. Burrowsite(洞穴遗址):这个词可以用来描述由动物或人类挖掘的地下洞穴或隧道,以及其中的遗物或遗迹。
Burrow的常用短语:
1. burrow in 埋头苦干
例句:He burrowed in his work, completely absorbed in it.
2. burrow under 挖洞
例句:The rabbits burrowed under the wall to escape from the dog.
3. burrow one"s way into 潜入
例句:He burrowed his way into her heart.
4. burrow out 挖出
例句:He burrowed out the book from the library.
5. burrow under ground 打洞
例句:The mole burrowed under ground to escape from the dog.
6. burrow into 钻进
例句:She burrowed into her bed, shivering with cold.
7. burrow around 搜寻
例句:He burrowed around in the attic for old books.
英文小作文:
My Dream House
I dream of a house with a beautiful garden, where I can burrow in my work and relax after a long day"s work. The garden will be filled with flowers and trees, providing a peaceful setting for me to unwind and enjoy nature. The house will have a cozy living room, a well-equipped kitchen, and a spacious bedroom with a beautiful view of the garden. I will also have my own office space where I can burrow into my work and create my own masterpieces. This dream house will be my haven, where I can escape from the hustle and bustle of life and immerse myself in the beauty of nature and creativity.