groom的音标为[gruːm],基本翻译为“新郎;待嫁姑娘;驯马师;房舍;擦亮;修饰”。速记技巧为:groom=groo=room(房间)。
groom的英文词源:
groom这个词源自于古英语,其词根部分来源于古日耳曼语的grooman,意思是“马夫,仆人”。在英语中,groom这个词逐渐演变成了指代新郎,因为新郎在婚礼前常常会为马匹刷洗打扮,以保持马匹的整洁和健康。
变化形式:
groom作为名词时,可以作为新郎、侍童、梳妆工、驯马师等含义使用。作为动词时,groom则表示为动物梳理、打扮、使适应等含义。
相关单词:
1. groomsman:新郎的伴郎;
2. grooming:修饰;
3. bridegroom:新郎官;
4. horse-groom:马夫;
5. stable-groom:马房管理员;
6. saddle-groom:马鞍匠;
7. broken-groom:驯服马匹的人;
8. court-groom:调教马匹的人;
9. saddle-boy:马鞍童;
10. stable-boy:马房童工。
以上这些单词都与groom这个词有着密切的联系,它们都表示与动物护理和照顾相关的职业或行为。同时,这些单词也反映了人类对动物的关爱和照顾,以及在历史演变过程中,人们对新郎这个角色的特殊关注。
groom 的常用短语:
1. get groomed 接受梳理
2. groom sb to be (a) father-in-law 迎合岳父(岳母)
3. groom sb for sth 培养某人做某事
4. wedding groom 婚礼新郎
5. grooming 梳妆
6. be groomed to do sth 有做好某事的能力或准备
7. groom sb in sth 训练某人做某事
例句:
1. He got his dog groomed before the party.
2. They were grooming him to be their next leader.
3. She is grooming herself for the job interview.
4. He is a typical wedding groom, full of nervous energy.
5. The boss is grooming his son to take over the company.
6. We are being groomed to be leaders of tomorrow.
7. Grooming is an essential part of any job interview.
英文小作文:
My New Pet
I recently got a new pet, a dog named Gus. He is a beautiful golden retriever and I am very excited to take care of him. I have always wanted a dog, but never had the chance before, so this is a real treat for me.
Gus needs to be groomed regularly to keep him looking his best, and I am happy to do that for him. I also like to give him a bath every now and then to make sure he is clean and smells good. Gus is a very well-trained dog and I am proud to say that I have been grooming him for several weeks now and he is doing very well.
I hope to have a long and happy relationship with Gus, and I am looking forward to all the adventures we will have together. He is a great addition to my family and I am so happy that I finally have a pet of my own.