ancestor

ancestor的音标是[ˈænsəstə(r)]，基本翻译是祖先，先祖，祖先的事物。速记技巧可以是谐音记忆：“俺死她”快速记住单词发音和基本含义。

英文词源：

ancestor：源自拉丁语“antere”意为“以前的”和“cessus”意为“前进，路径”，因此“ancestor”意为“先祖，祖先”。

变化形式：

过去式：ancestord

过去分词：ancestord

现在分词：ancestor

复数形式：ancestors

相关单词：

1. ancestry：祖先，血统 - 源自拉丁语“ancestra”，意为“祖先”。

2. ancestral：祖先的，祖传的 - 源自拉丁语“ancestral”，意为“祖先的”。

3. precede：先于，领先 - 源自拉丁语“precedere”，与“antere”有关，意为“在前面”。

4. prehistory：史前，史前时期 - 源自拉丁语“prehistoria”，意为“史前的”。

5. posthumous：死后的，遗留的 - 源自拉丁语“posthumus”，意为“在死者之后”。

6. reincarnate：转世，再生的 - 源自拉丁语“reincarnatus”，意为“重生”。

7. genealogist：家谱学者 - 源自拉丁语“genea”意为“家庭”和“logistikos”意为“学者”。

8. antecedent：先前的，先祖的 - 源自拉丁语“antecedens”和“cedere”意为“让路”。

9. predestination：预定，命运 - 源自拉丁语“predestinatio”，意为“预先决定”。

10. repose：安息，休息 - 源自拉丁语“reposo”，意为“休息”。

以上这些单词都与祖先、历史、遗传和命运等主题相关，反映了人类对祖先和历史的敬仰和探索。

常用短语：

1. ancestor worship

2. of one"s own ancestry

3. of one"s own lineage

4. of one"s own family tree

5. ancestral tablet

6. ancestral home

7. ancestral spirit

例句：

1. We visit our ancestral home every year to pay tribute to our ancestors.

2. She is of Chinese ancestry, with dark skin and straight black hair.

3. The family tree traced back to the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty.

4. The ancestral tablet is placed in the family altar, and every year on the festival, we will offer sacrifices to our ancestors.

5. The ancestral spirits are worshipped by the villagers to ensure a safe and prosperous life.

6. The ancestors of the tribe are revered as heroes and their wisdom is passed down through generations.

7. The importance of ancestral worship is that it helps us to maintain a sense of identity and belonging, and to maintain a connection with our roots.

英文小作文：

My Ancestors

My ancestors have played an important role in my life, shaping my values, beliefs, and identity. I am proud of their achievements and grateful for their sacrifices, which have enabled me to live a better life today.

Throughout my family history, I can trace my lineage back to various figures who made significant contributions to society. From my ancestors" hard work and perseverance, I have learned the importance of perseverance in the face of challenges, and their wisdom has guided me in making wise decisions in my life.

On special occasions, such as Chinese New Year or Mid-Autumn Festival, I visit my ancestral home to pay tribute to my ancestors and share a meal with my family members. This tradition has helped me maintain a strong connection with my roots and foster a sense of belonging and unity within my family.

My ancestors" legacy lives on in me, and I hope to pass on their values and wisdom to future generations so that they can also benefit from their sacrifices and achievements.