cretin

cretin的音标是[ˈkretɪn]，基本意思是“侏儒，矮子；智力低下的人”。速记技巧是利用谐音记忆法，可以将cretin理解为“克人因”，即把cretin记住是因为发音与“克人因”类似。

Cretin这个词源于拉丁语，意为“矮小的人”或“痴呆的人”。它的变化形式包括其过去式和过去分词，分别为crepitant和crepitatus。

相关单词有：

1. Cretinism（克汀病）：一种神经和精神疾病，常见于甲状腺激素缺乏的人群，症状包括智力低下、身体发育迟缓等。

2. Cretinous（痴呆的）：形容人或事物智力低下或行为愚蠢。

3. Cretinize（使痴呆）：指使某人变得智力低下或行为愚蠢。

4. Cretinize（甲状腺肿）：甲状腺肿是一种甲状腺激素分泌不足的疾病，表现为颈部肿胀。

5. Cretin-like（矮小痴呆的）：形容某人或某物具有痴呆或矮小的特征。

6. Cretin-headed（愚蠢的）：形容某人或某物愚蠢或迟钝。

7. Cretin-like dwarf（痴呆侏儒）：形容智力低下或行为愚蠢的侏儒。

8. Cretin-headed idiot（愚蠢的白痴）：形容愚蠢至极的人。

9. Cretin-headed buffoon（傻瓜）：形容愚蠢滑稽的人。

10. Cretin-headed clown（白痴小丑）：形容愚蠢滑稽且缺乏智慧的人。

以上单词都与cretin这个词源有关，描述了不同程度和类型的智力低下和行为异常。

常用短语：

1. create a stir 引起轰动

2. a matter of time 时间问题

3. at a loss 困惑

4. a step in the right direction 正确的步骤

5. hit the nail on the head 切中要害

6. a case in point 恰当的例子

7. a hot potato 棘手的问题

例句：

1. The movie created a stir at the box office.

2. It"s a matter of time before we solve this problem.

3. I"m at a loss for what to say.

4. This new policy is a step in the right direction.

5. His comment hit the nail on the head.

6. The teacher"s example was a case in point.

7. Handling this issue is like trying to catch a hot potato.

英文小作文：

Cretins are often considered as people who are foolish or clumsy, but in reality, they can also represent a special group of people who are passionate about their work and dedicated to achieving their goals. As cretins, we may face various challenges and obstacles in our lives, but we should never give up and always believe that we can achieve our dreams. We should never be at a loss about what to do or how to solve problems, and we should always take a step in the right direction to reach our goals. With persistence and perseverance, we can turn any challenge into an opportunity and turn obstacles into stepping stones for success. As cretins, let"s always remember that we are not alone in our journey and that there are always people who support and encourage us to keep going. Let"s never give up on our dreams and strive to be the best version of ourselves.