at the door

at the door的音标是["æt, θə "dɔː]。基本翻译是“在门口”。速记技巧可以结合发音特点来记忆，at的发音为/æ/，th发轻微的齿轻辅音，"dɔː是一个字母组合发音，类似于door的字母组合发音。整体记忆的时候可以想象一个场景：一个人站在门口，对着门说话。

at the door的英文词源是door，表示门。

变化形式：

1. 复数形式doors，表示门这一物体本身。

2. 过去式doorled，现在分词doorly，表示与门相关的动作或状态。

相关单词：

1. doorstep：门阶，表示靠近门的地方。这个词源于古英语中的“dorestep”，意为“门前的石头”。

2. doorway：门口，表示靠近门的地方。这个词源于中世纪英语中的“doorwyre”，意为“门之所在”。

3. doorbell：门铃，表示用来召唤或通知的门铃装置。这个词源于英语中的“doorbell”，意为“召唤的门铃”。

4. doorstepping：非法侵入他人住宅的行为，表示未经允许进入他人住所的行为。这个词源于doorkeeper，意为“看门人”，与doorkeeper相关的行为通常被视为非法和不道德的。

5. door-to-door salesman：挨家挨户推销员，表示在住宅区内逐户进行推销的人员。这个词源于doorkeeper和salesman两个词，表示在门口进行销售的人员。

6. door-to-door delivery：上门送货服务，表示由物流公司或快递公司提供的在客户指定地点进行货物配送的服务。这个词源于doortodoor delivery，意为“从门口到门口的配送”。

7. door-to-door service：上门服务，表示提供服务的人员或机构在客户指定的地点进行服务的行为。这个词源于doortodoor service，意为“从门口到门口的服务”。

8. door-in-door：嵌套门，表示一种具有两个或多个门的结构，其中一个门嵌套在另一个门内。这个词源于doortodoor这一概念，表示在门内再开一个门的结构。

9. door-to-door delivery company：上门送货公司，表示提供上门送货服务的物流公司或快递公司。这个词源于doortodoor delivery company，意为提供从门口到门口的配送服务的公司。

10. door-to-door delivery of goods：货物上门配送服务，表示由物流公司或快递公司提供的将货物送到客户指定地点的服务。这个词源于doortodoor delivery of goods，意为将货物送到客户门口的服务。

常用短语：

1. at the doorstep

2. at the threshold of

3. knock at the door

4. peer through the keyhole

5. be on the doorstep

6. be eagerly awaiting

7. knock on wood

例句：

1. I was at the doorstep, eagerly awaiting my friend"s arrival.

2. She peered through the keyhole, trying to see if she had remembered to lock the door.

3. The doorbell rang and he jumped at the sound, knocking on the wood of his desk.

4. The mailman knocked at the door, and she quickly opened it.

5. After a long day at work, I was finally home and on the doorstep of my bed.

6. The door suddenly burst open and a stranger walked in, startling me.

7. She was at the threshold of a new career opportunity, knocking on the door of success.

英文小作文：

My Dream Home

I dream of a house that is welcoming and cozy, with a warm atmosphere and a sense of belonging. At the doorstep, there is a welcoming mat for guests to step onto, and a soft rug to cushion their feet as they enter. The entranceway is lined with family photos and knickknacks, creating a sense of familiarity and comfort.

As I walk through the foyer, I am greeted by a spacious living room with a fireplace and comfortable furniture. The kitchen is equipped with all the modern appliances and a cozy dining area, where I can entertain my friends and family. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, a bathroom with a soaking tub, and a rooftop deck with a view of the city skyline.

The house is surrounded by lush green grass and trees, providing a peaceful setting for me to relax and unwind. I can hear the birds chirping in the distance and feel the sunshine on my face as I step outside. This is my dream home, a place where I can call home and feel safe and content.