时间: 2025-04-26 03:16:52
美: [sɔːrd]
英: [sɔːd]
n. 刀,剑;武力,战争
n. (Sword)人名;(英)索德
最后更新时间:2025-04-26 03:16:52
词源分析:Sword 源于古英语“sweord”,可以追溯到原始日耳曼语“*swerðaz”。该词根与其他印欧语言中的相关词汇(如拉丁语的“gladius”)有联系,但具体的词根和构成较为复杂,可能并不包括前后缀。
历史背景:Sword 一词在文学和历史文献中有悠久的使用记录,早在古英语时期便被记录,象征着勇气和权力。
课本:在**的中学英语教材中,可能会在初中或高中阶段提到该词,尤其是在与战争或历史相关的单元中。美国的教材中,通常在初中和高中历史、文学课程中出现。
正式与非正式语境:
特殊场合:
The knight drew his sword to defend the kingdom.
骑士拔出他的剑来保护王国。
In ancient times, a sword was a symbol of power and honor.
在古代,剑是权力和荣耀的象征。
She wielded her words like a sword in the debate.
她在辩论中像挥舞剑一样运用她的言辞。
The sword was forged with great skill and artistry.
这把剑是用极高的技艺和艺术锻造的。
“With great power comes a great sword,” he said, quoting an old proverb.
“拥有巨大的力量就意味着拥有一把巨大的剑,”他说,引用了一句古老的谚语。
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通过以上的分析与例句,可以更好地理解和掌握“sword”这个词的多种用法和含义。
[PHRASE] If you cross swords with someone, you disagree with them and argue with them about something. 争论
例:...a candidate who's crossed swords with labour by supporting the free-trade pact.…一位因支持自由贸易协定而与工党争论的候选人。
[PHRASE] If you say that something is a double-edged sword, you mean that it has negative effects as well as positive effects. 双刃剑
例:A person's looks are a double-edged sword. Sometimes it works in your favour, sometimes it works against you.一个人的相貌是一把双刃剑。有时它对你有利,有时又对你不利。