单词 curtail 的中文意思、词根、词缀、翻译、同义词、反义词、短语、例句
🎧 音标
🔈美式发音:/kɝˈteɪl/
🔈英式发音:/kɜːˈteɪl/
📖 详细的单词含义
- 动词 (v.):缩短,削减,限制
例句:The government decided to curtail public spending.(政府决定削减公共开支。)
🌱 词根、词缀
词根:来自中古英语 'curtailen',源自拉丁语 'curtus'(短的)和 'taille'(切割)
💡 联想记忆
联想到一个场景:由于预算限制,公司不得不削减员工福利,这个行为就是“curtail”。
📜 同义词、反义词记忆
✍️ 短语记忆
- curtail spending(削减开支)
- curtail freedom(限制自由)
- curtail activities(缩减活动)
📝 例句记忆
- 动词:The company had to curtail its operations due to financial difficulties.(由于财务困难,公司不得不缩减其运营。)
📚 故事记忆
英文故事:
In a small town, the mayor decided to curtail the budget for public events to manage the city's finances better. This decision prompted a series of discussions among the townsfolk, who were concerned about the impact on their community. Despite the initial discontent, the curtailment of expenses eventually helped stabilize the town's economy, and the residents learned to appreciate the benefits of prudent financial management.
中文故事:
在一个小镇上,市长决定削减公共活动的预算,以更好地管理城市财务。这一决定引发了镇民之间的一系列讨论,他们担心这会对社区产生影响。尽管最初有所不满,但削减开支最终帮助稳定了小镇的经济,居民们学会了欣赏审慎财务管理的好处。