at first hand

at first hand的音标是[ə "frist hænd]，基本翻译是“第一手地；直接地”，速记技巧可以是“at”表示“在...里面”，“frist”可以谐音联想到“第一”。

at first hand: 直接，第一手

词源：直接来源于拉丁语“ad primum”意为“第一手”，后来通过法语借词进入英语。

变化形式：无

相关单词：

1. firsthand: 直接，第一手

2. handbook: 手册，指南

3. handwritten: 手写的，亲手写的

4. handling: 处理，搬运

5. handshake: 握手，交涉

6. handedness: 习惯性手部动作

7. hands-on: 亲力亲为的，实践的

8. handicap: 障碍，不利条件

9. handout: 传单，小册子

10. handover: 移交，交接

这些单词都与“at first hand”这个表达有关，表示直接、第一手的信息或资料。这些单词在英语中广泛使用，并且具有丰富的含义和用法。

常用短语：

1. at first sight 乍一看

2. at first hand 直接，第一手

3. from the ground up 从基础开始

4. at the drop of a hat 立刻，马上

5. at one"s fingertips 掌握自如，手到擒来

6. take it or leave it 要么接受，要么不要

7. break new ground 开创新局面

例句：

1. I arrived at the airport at first hand and was surprised to see how many people were waiting to board the flight.

2. The project took us from the ground up and required a lot of hard work and dedication.

3. He is quick to respond and always at his fingertips with information about the latest news and events.

4. We had to make some difficult decisions and it was only at the drop of a hat that we decided to take a risk and go for it.

5. After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal and it feels like she has broken new ground in her career.

6. The new restaurant is really taking it or leave it, with some people loving it and others hating it.

7. The book provided a wealth of information that was at once accessible and invaluable, opening up new horizons for research and understanding.

英文小作文：

Firsthand Experience

I recently had the opportunity to participate in an event that gave me a firsthand experience of something new and exciting. It was a trip to a nearby nature reserve, where we hiked through the woods and observed the wildlife up close.

What made this experience unique was that I got to see things from a different perspective than usual. Instead of just reading about them in a book or watching them on TV, I was able to experience them firsthand, and it gave me a deeper appreciation for the natural world.

Moreover, this experience taught me the importance of being present and taking advantage of opportunities when they arise. In today"s fast-paced world, we often miss out on the experiences that could enrich our lives because we"re too busy with other things. But by being open to new experiences and taking the time to appreciate them, we can enrich our lives in ways we never imagined possible.