feathercut

feathercut的音标为["feðəkt] ，基本翻译为“羽毛头饰；轻剪”，速记技巧为：“feath”谐音为“飞思”，表示轻盈的思绪，“cut”为切割，联想：轻盈的思绪剪掉了繁杂的部分。

Feathercut 的英文词源可以追溯到古英语中的 feather，意为羽毛。它的变化形式主要有复数形式 feathers，以及过去式 feathered 和过去分词 feathered。

相关单词：

featherweight：轻量级，重量很轻的人或物。

plume：鸟羽，也指装饰性的羽毛。

plucked：被拔掉的，表示羽毛被拔掉的动物或鸟类。

aerate：给…装上羽毛，使…充满空气。

plumes of smoke：烟羽，指由烟囱排出的烟雾形成的羽毛状。

featherbedding：铺上羽毛以增加柔软度，比喻给员工提供额外的津贴或福利。

featherbedding law：给员工提供额外津贴的法律。

featherbedding syndrome：指过分优待员工而导致机构臃肿的现象。

featherbedding tradition：优待员工的风气。

以上这些单词都与 feathercut 有关，体现了它作为羽毛的丰富含义和应用场景。

常用短语：

1. feather your nest

2. feather one"s nest

3. featherbed the guest

4. featherweight fighter

5. featherbrained

6. feathered friend

7. feathered nest

例句：

1. She feathered her nest with cushions and flowers.

2. He featherbedged his guest with unnecessary services.

3. She is a featherweight fighter who can easily defeat her opponents.

4. He is a featherbrained young man who always gets into trouble.

5. She is a feathered friend of the bird family.

6. We need to build a new home and start a new life, like a pair of birds in a feathered nest.

7. The bird"s wings are its most important tool for flying, just like the feathers of our bedding, which help us to sleep comfortably and fly through life"s challenges.

英文小作文：

Feathers in Life

Life is like a bed with soft feathers, providing comfort and warmth. Feathers are essential for our well-being, whether it"s the warmth of a comforter on a cold winter night or the softness of a pillow that helps us sleep soundly through the night.

Just like the feathers that make up our bedding, our experiences and relationships shape our lives, providing comfort and support as we navigate through the challenges of life. From the people we love and cherish to the adventures we experience, these experiences become part of our identity, shaping who we are and helping us to grow stronger.

Feathers can also represent luck and blessings, just like the way a soft feather can float up into the air and land on our heads, bringing good fortune and happiness into our lives. It"s important to appreciate the small blessings in life, like the softness of a featherbed on a hot summer day or the comfort of a friend"s embrace when we need it most.

So, let"s embrace life with all its feathers, cherishing every moment and taking advantage of every opportunity that comes our way. After all, it"s the little things that make life beautiful, like the softness of a feather in the morning sunshine or the comfort of a warm embrace from a loved one.