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an arm and a leg的音標是[??n ɑ?m ?nd ?? l??d],翻譯為“一條胳膊和一條腿”。
速記技巧:arm和leg發音相似,都為長音/l??/,可以用簡寫“a l”來快速記憶。
例句:This gift is worth an arm and a leg. 這個禮物非常珍貴。
Arm and leg 的詞源:
Arm and leg 是英語中的成語,源自于拉丁語短語 “manus et pedis”,意為“一手一腳”。
變化形式:Arm and leg 在口語中常常簡化為 "arm and leg",表示非常昂貴或非常珍貴。
相關單詞:
"Hand" 源自于拉丁語 "manus",意為手。
"Foot" 源自于拉丁語 "pes",意為腳。
"Finger" 源自于拉丁語 "digitus",意為手指。
"Leg" 源自于拉丁語 "pes",意為腿。
"Hindquarters" 意為后腿,源自于拉丁語 "hindr"(意為后面的,尾部的)和 "quarters"(意為部分)。
"Calf" 意為小腿,源自于拉丁語 "calvus",意為未覆蓋的或未覆蓋的。
"Armchair" 意為扶手椅,源自于拉丁語 "armus",意為手臂,以及 "chair"(椅子)。
"Armful" 意為一抱的量,源自于拉丁語 "armus",意為手臂。
"Armlet" 意為臂環,源自于古英語中的 "armleac",意為手臂的裝飾品。
以上這些單詞都與“an arm and a leg”這個成語有直接或間接的關系,因為它們都與“手”和“腳”有關,而這些部位在日常生活中常常被用來衡量物品的價值或珍貴程度。
短語:
1. at arm"s length
2. at the drop of a hat
3. at arm"s length
4. go to town
5. go to pieces
6. at arm"s length
7. at one"s beck and call
例句:
1. She is always at arm"s length, never letting anyone get too close.
2. He went to town on the project, working day and night to complete it.
3. When things started to go to pieces, she knew it was time to seek help.
4. When you go to a new job, you have to learn to go to town on the tasks at hand.
5. I"m always at someone"s beck and call, ready to help when they need me.
6. It"s important to maintain a healthy distance between yourself and others, even at arm"s length.
英文小作文:
When it comes to spending money, sometimes we can go an arm and a leg for the things we love. Whether it"s a new car, a fancy watch, or a trip around the world, we often find ourselves willing to sacrifice a lot of money for the things that make us happy. However, it"s important to remember that money is not everything and that we should prioritize our spending habits in order to maintain a healthy financial situation. It"s also worth noting that spending money shouldn"t mean neglecting other aspects of our lives, such as family, friends, and hobbies. After all, money is just a means to an end, and we should use it in a way that brings us joy and happiness.
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