"ages"的音标是 [eɪdʒɪz];基本翻译为“年龄;时代;年纪;寿命;时期”;速记技巧为注意其重音位置,即age的重音落在第一个音节上。
英文词源:拉丁语“age”
变化形式:
1. age(n.):年龄,时代,状态
2. aged(adj.):年老的,年长的
3. ageing(v.):老化
相关单词:
1. age-old:古老的,年代久远的
2. youthful:年轻的,充满活力的
3. lifespan:寿命,生命期
4. lifelong:终身的,一生的
5. senior(n.):年长者,高级职员
6. junior(n.):年轻者,初级职员
7. middle-aged:中年人
8. elderly(adj.):年老的,上了年纪的
9. pre-historic:史前的,远古的
10. post-modern:后现代的,现代之后的时代。
这些单词都与“age”这个英文词源有关,表示年龄、时代、状态等含义。它们在不同的语境中有着不同的含义和用法,但都与年龄这个概念密切相关。
常用短语:
1. the age of (名词)
2. at the age of (介词短语)
3. of all ages (介词短语)
4. of a certain age (形容词短语)
5. of different ages (形容词短语)
6. of the same age (形容词短语)
7. in their prime (副词短语)
例句:
1. The age of innocence is long gone. (名词短语)
2. She is at the age of making important decisions. (介词短语)
3. Children of all ages are welcome here. (介词短语)
4. She is a mature woman of certain age. (形容词短语)
5. The young and the old play together, of different ages, but not divided by age groups. (形容词短语)
6. They are both in their prime, full of energy and enthusiasm. (副词短语)
7. The old age of the world is passing away, but our memories of it will last forever. (句子)
英文小作文:
As we grow old, we realize that time is fleeting and that each day is a gift. We see that people of all ages have their own unique qualities and experiences that make them special. From young children to seniors, each stage of life has its own beauty and value.
I remember when I was young, I used to think that I would never grow up and that I would always be a child. But now, as I look back, I realize that those years were filled with so much innocence and joy. And now, as a senior myself, I appreciate the wisdom and experience that I have gained through the years.
The beauty of life is that it is a journey filled with changes and transitions. We grow, learn, and experience new things as we go along. It is this journey that makes life so precious and worthwhile. So, let us cherish every moment and be grateful for the people and experiences that make up our lives.