dateable 的音標為[de?t?bl] ,基本翻譯為“可約會的;可安排時間的”,速記技巧為“date=約會,able=可以”意為“可約會的”。
以下是十個與“dateable”相關的英文單詞及其詞源和變化形式,以及簡短的解釋:
1. “date” - 詞源:拉丁語“datum”,意為“被給予的”或“被提供的”。變化形式:過去式“dated”,現(xiàn)在分詞“dating”,名詞“dateability”。相關單詞:datebook(記事簿),dated(陳舊的),datable(可給的)。
2. “anniversary” - 詞源:拉丁語“annus”(一年)和“versus”(相反)結合而成,意為“一年的相反”。變化形式:復數(shù)形式“anniversaries”,過去式“anniversaryed”,現(xiàn)在分詞“anniversarizing”。相關單詞:annual(每年的),annualized(按年計算的)。
3. “birthday” - 詞源:古英語“birtill”(出生)和“day”(一天)結合而成,意為“出生的日子”。變化形式:復數(shù)形式“birthdays”,過去式“birthdayed”,現(xiàn)在分詞“birthdaying”。相關單詞:birthright(生來的權利)。
4. “holiday” - 詞源:古英語“holy”(神圣的)和“day”(一天)結合而成,意為“神圣的一天”。變化形式:復數(shù)形式“holidays”,過去式“holidayed”,現(xiàn)在分詞“holidaying”。相關單詞:holidaymaker(度假者)。
5. “weekend” - 詞源:古英語“week”(一星期)和“end”(結束)結合而成,意為“一星期的結束”。變化形式:復數(shù)形式“weekends”,過去式“weekended”,現(xiàn)在分詞“weekending”。相關單詞:weekday(工作日)。
6. “monthly” - 詞源:拉丁語“mensis”(一個月)的派生詞,意為“每月的”。變化形式:復數(shù)形式“monthlies”,過去式“monthlied”,現(xiàn)在分詞“monthlying”。相關單詞:monthly payment(月付款)。
7. “quarterly” - 詞源:拉丁語“quarter”(四分之一)的派生詞,意為“每季的”。變化形式:復數(shù)形式“quarterlies”,過去式和現(xiàn)在分詞均為“quarterly”。相關單詞:quarter(四分之一)。
8. “yearly” - 詞源:拉丁語“annus”(一年)的派生詞,意為“每年的”。變化形式:復數(shù)形式“years”,過去式和現(xiàn)在分詞均為“yearlied”。相關單詞:yearbook(年鑒)。
9. “forever” - 詞源不確定,可能源自拉丁語或古英語。變化形式:現(xiàn)在分詞為“forevering”。相關單詞:forevermore(永遠)。
10. “eternity” - 詞源:拉丁語“aeternus”(永恒的)和希臘語詞匯結合而成。變化形式:復數(shù)形式為“eternities”。相關單詞:eternal(永恒的)。
以上十個單詞都與日期和時間有關,并且它們的詞源、變化形式和相關單詞都反映了英語語言的歷史和文化背景。
常用短語:
1. be on/at+日期
2. date back to
3. date from
4. date with
5. date name
6. date of birth
7. date of marriage
雙語例句:
1. The painting dates back to the 19th century.
2. When and where did you meet for the first time?
3. The party was held on my birthday.
4. The book is dated with the changes in society.
5. The letter dated from his mother"s handwriting.
6. Today is my wedding anniversary.
7. The movie is dated because it was released in the 1980s.
英文小作文:
Today is my birthday, and I realize how much time has passed since my last one. I remember when I was a child, I always looked forward to my birthday because it meant a new beginning and a chance to celebrate with my family and friends. But now, as an adult, I realize that birthdays are not just about receiving gifts and having a big party. They are also about remembering the important moments in our lives and reflecting on the passage of time. I also realize that time flies and we should cherish every moment of our lives because it is these moments that make us who we are and shape our memories and experiences.