cut to the quick

cut to the quick 的音标为[kʊt tuː ðə ɡʊk]，基本翻译为“切中要害，戳到痛处”，速记技巧为“quick 快，急速的，一下子就理解了”。

Cut to the quick的英文词源是：

cut：来自中古英语coten，切割，切，剪，剪裁，剪，切割。

to the quick：来自古英语cwic，核心，中心，内部。

变化形式：

名词：quick。

形容词：quick。

相关单词：

1. quick-witted敏捷的，机智的。这个词源表明思维敏捷的人能够迅速做出反应。

2. quicksand流沙。这个词源表明沙子像液体一样流动，使人陷入其中无法自拔。

3. quick-fix速效的。这个词源表明快速解决问题的方法，通常用于形容能够迅速解决问题的手段或方法。

4. quicksilver水银。这个词源表明水银具有流动性，可以快速流动。

5. quickening恢复活力。这个词源表明恢复生命的活力，通常用于形容恢复健康或活力的状态。

6. quick-set快装。这个词源表明安装或固定速度很快，通常用于形容快速安装或固定的过程或产品。

7. quicksilver touch水银般的触感。这个词源表明水银的触感非常敏感和柔软，通常用于形容某种触感或质地。

8. quicksilver-tongued巧舌如簧的人。这个词源表明有口才的人能够迅速表达自己的观点和想法，通常用于形容善于言辞的人。

9. quicksilver-headed精灵般的头脑。这个词源表明头脑敏捷、灵活的人，通常用于形容聪明、机智的人。

10. quick-change artist变脸大师。这个词源表明能够迅速改变自己的形象或角色的人，通常用于形容善于变化的人。

常用短语：

1. cut to the chase

2. cut off the main branch

3. cut to the heart of the matter

4. cut through the middle

5. cut to the quick

6. cut one"s losses

7. cut corners

双语例句：

1. Let"s cut to the chase and get to the point.

2. He quickly cut off the main branch of the tree with his axe.

3. Her frankness cut to the heart of the problem.

4. His words cut through the middle of my confusion.

5. When things get tough, it"s best to cut to the quick and find a way out.

6. We should not cut our losses and run away from our responsibilities.

7. He cut corners to save time and money on his project.

英文小作文：

When dealing with a difficult situation, it"s important to cut to the quick and understand what"s really going on. We often find ourselves caught up in details and complications that can be overwhelming. By taking a step back and looking at the big picture, we can gain perspective and find solutions that work for us and our situation.

Cutting through the clutter and getting to the heart of the matter can be challenging, but it"s worth the effort. By being clear and decisive, we can navigate our way through any challenge and come out on top.