anecdotal

anecdotal的音标为[ˌænikˈdɑːtl]，基本翻译为“轶事性的；传闻的”，速记技巧为“an=轶事，e=事件，doc=叙述，ul=的”。

Anecdotal这个词的词源可以追溯到希腊语词根“anekdotos”，意为“新的、奇特的”。这个词在英语中用来形容那些零星的、偶然的、非正式的信息或故事。

变化形式：词形不变，但词性可能发生变化，例如在用作形容词时，可以变为anecdotal（anecdotal的形容词形式）。

相关单词：

1. anecdotal evidence：零星的、偶然的证据，通常用来支持或证明某种观点或理论。

2. anecdotal story：一个偶然发生的故事，通常用来描述某个事件或情况。

3. anecdotal evidence of：关于某事的零星证据。

4. anecdotal data：非正式的数据或信息，通常来自个人观察或口头报告。

5. anecdotal knowledge：非正式的知识或信息，通常来自个人的经验和观察。

6. anecdotage：指收集和分享小故事的行为。

7. anecdotally：非正式地，通常用于描述个人的观察或经验。

8. anecdotization：将故事或事件编入故事集的行为。

9. anecdotically：非正式地，通常用于描述某种观点或想法。

10. anecdoting：收集和分享小故事的行为。

以上这些单词都与anecdotal这个词有密切的联系，它们都表示非正式的、零星的、偶然的信息或故事。

常用短语：

1. anecdotal evidence 轶事证据

2. case in point 举例说明

3. anecdotally speaking 据说

4. rumor has it 传闻

5. a matter of record 事实

6. circumstantial evidence 间接证据

7. tell-tale sign 暗示

双语例句：

1. Anecdotal evidence suggests that reading can improve a person"s cognitive abilities. (轶事证据表明阅读可以改善一个人的认知能力。)

2. Case in point, I remember my first day of high school, I felt overwhelmed but with the help of my friends, I acclimated quickly. (举例说明，我记得我上高中的第一天，我感到不知所措，但在朋友的帮助下，我很快就适应了。)

3. Anecdotally speaking, many people find that meditation helps reduce stress and improve their mood. (据说，许多人发现冥想有助于减少压力，改善情绪。)

4. Rumor has it that the new restaurant is serving the best food in town. (传闻这家新开的餐馆供应着城里最好吃的食物。)

5. A matter of record is that smoking is harmful to health. (事实是吸烟有害健康。)

6. Circumstantial evidence suggests that the suspect committed the crime. (间接证据表明嫌疑人犯下了罪行。)

7. The tell-tale sign of a liar is their nervousness or lack of eye contact. (说谎者的暗示是他们的紧张或缺乏眼神交流。)

英文小作文：

My Experience with Meditation

Meditation has been described as a simple yet effective way to improve mental health and reduce stress. For me, it has been a valuable tool in managing my daily stresses and anxiety levels.

I started meditating about a year ago, and it was initially a bit awkward for me to clear my mind and focus on nothing but my breath. However, with practice, I found myself becoming more calm and centered, which helped me handle various situations with more ease and confidence.

One of the benefits of meditation that I have noticed is its ability to improve my focus and concentration. It helps me stay focused on tasks at hand, which has improved my work efficiency and productivity. Additionally, meditation has also helped me manage my emotions better, reducing my anxiety levels and improving my mood overall.

Overall, my experience with meditation has been positive and rewarding. It has become a regular part of my routine, and I look forward to continuing this practice in the future to maintain my mental health and well-being.