fading

fading的音标是[ˈfeɪdɪŋ]，翻译成中文是衰退、逐渐消失、褪色。

速记技巧：通过联想，可以记作“fae die”或“fail die”，意为失败，失败后就会逐渐消失。

Fading这个词的词源可以追溯到古英语中的fade，意为逐渐消失或减弱。它的词形变化形式包括复数形式fade，过去式和过去分词fadeded，现在分词fading，以及形容词形式fading。

相关单词包括：

1. Ebb and flow（涨落）：这个词组中的ebb和fae都与fading有相似的词源，表示周期性的涨落或消退。

2. Diminish（减少）：diminish这个词源于拉丁语diminere，意为缩小或减少。

3. Lapse（衰退）：lapse这个词源于中世纪英语中的falselapse，意为错误或失误。

4. Subside（平息）：subside这个词源于拉丁语subsidemus，意为逐渐下沉或平息。

5. Wane（减弱）：wane这个词源于古英语中的waince，意为逐渐减弱或衰退。

以上这些单词都与fading有着密切的联系，它们都表示逐渐减弱或消失的过程或状态。

常用短语：

1. fade into

2. fade out

3. fade away

4. fade out slowly

5. fade up

6. fade out gradually

7. fade out completely

例句：

1. The sun slowly fades into the horizon as the day comes to an end.

2. Her smile gradually faded as she realized the gravity of the situation.

3. His confidence fades away as he faces the challenges of life.

4. The music fades out slowly as the movie comes to a close.

5. The image fades up on the screen as the movie begins.

6. The light fades out gradually as the curtains close on the play.

7. The memory fades completely with time, leaving only a faint trace in my mind.

英文小作文：

Title: Fading Memories

As time passes, memories fade, leaving only faint traces in our minds. We try to hold on to them, but they gradually disappear, like a dream that slips away from our grasp. However, I believe that these fading memories are not lost forever, but rather transformed into something beautiful, like a painting that gradually loses its details but gains a deeper meaning and emotion.

Looking back, I can still remember the faces of those who have passed away, but their images have become blurred and hazy. I can still hear their voices, but they sound far away and faint. Yet, these memories are not just about the people who have left us, but also about the moments we shared, the experiences we had, and the lessons we learned.

In a way, fading memories are like a beautiful painting that tells a story of our lives. They are not just about the past, but also about our growth and development. Although they may fade, they remain as precious memories that we can cherish forever in our hearts.