grandpa

英 [ˈɡræn.pɑː]      美 [ˈɡræn.pɑː]
  • n. 爷爷;外公
星级词汇:
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将“grandpa”拆分成两个部分:“grand”和“pa”。联想“grand”为“grandfather”(祖父)的缩写,而“pa”则可以想象为老人的俗称“爸爸”,合起来记忆为“爸爸的祖父”,即“祖父”。这样的联想有助于记忆。

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grandpa (n.)
1814, shortening of grandpappa (1753), childish or familiar form of grandfather (see grand- + pa). Grandpappa is recorded from 1753, grandpop from 1860, grandpappy from 1853.
1. Grandpa lies comatose on the sofa.
爷爷躺在沙发上,睡得很沉。
2. Grandpa was not yet back from the war.
爷爷当时还没有从战场归来。
3. Tell Grandpa the good news so that he can share our joy.
快把这消息告诉你爷爷,叫他老人家也高兴高兴.
4. The " d " in " grandpa " has been lost by assimilation to " p ".
" grandpa " 中的 " d " 因受 " p " 的同化而不发音.
5. Grandpa's becoming quite absent - minded.
爷爷愈来愈丢三落四了.