chip away

chip away的音标是[tʃɪp weɪ]，意思是“砍，削，凿”。基本翻译为“一点一点地削减，逐渐减少”。速记技巧为将“chip”拆分为“ch”和“ip”，其中“ch”可以联想到“吃”，从而联想到“吃一点，吃一点”就是“削减一点”。

Chip away的英文词源可以追溯到古英语，意为“削去、砍掉”。它的变化形式包括过去式chipped、过去分词chipped以及现在分词chipping。

相关单词：

1. chip: 片状物，常用于食品或工艺品中，如薯片、饼干或雕刻石材。

2. chip in: 捐款或分享一部分，常用于社交场合或庆祝活动中。

3. chip off the old block: 形容年轻人与长辈相似，表示继承家族传统或特质。

4. chip away at: 逐渐削减或克服某事物，如时间、体重或困难。

5. chippy: 形容小而薄的物品，如薄片肉、薄片面包等。

6. chippings: 指被削下的碎片或小块物质，常用于建筑工地或垃圾处理场所。

7. chippy-chops: 形容食物或饮料的口感脆而多汁，类似于薯片和肉片的味道。

8. chipper: 活泼的、愉快的，常用于描述积极向上或乐观的态度。

9. chipper-chipper: 形容一群快乐的人或动物，常用于描述欢快的气氛。

10. chip-off-the-old-block: 形容年轻人与长辈相似，常用于赞美子女或孙辈继承了家族的特质或传统。

以上这些单词都与“chip away”这个英文词源有着密切的联系，它们在不同的语境中表达了不同的含义和用法。

常用短语：

1. chip away at：逐渐削弱；一点点地做

2. chip in：捐款；凑份子

3. chip off a block：相貌俊美；仪表堂堂

4. chip away at sth.：逐渐解决某问题

5. chip off a piece of stone：一块石头掉下来

6. chip in with：加入；参与

7. chip in money：捐款

例句：

1. He chipped away at the problem for hours, but finally managed to solve it.

他在问题上花费了几个小时，最终设法解决了它。

2. She chipped in with a few coins of her own to help out the poor family.

她捐出自己的一些零花钱来帮助这个贫困的家庭。

英文小作文：

My Dream Home

I dream of a home that is surrounded by nature, with a view of the mountains and a backdrop of the clear sky. The house itself should be built with quality materials and have modern yet cozy interiors. There should be ample space for my family and me to spread out, and the yard should be filled with flowers and trees that provide us with fresh air and a sense of peace.

The house should also have all the modern conveniences, including a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and a spacious living room. I would love to have a swimming pool and a garden, which would provide us with additional entertainment and relaxation. The location of the house should be perfect, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and other essentials.

In conclusion, my dream home is a place where I can relax, unwind, and enjoy the simple pleasures of life with my family. It is a place that reflects my values and lifestyle, and one that I am sure would make any visitor feel at home.