Muster

分析词义

“Muster” 指正式地集合或召集（如士兵进行检阅）。在比喻意义上，它常指“鼓起”勇气、热情或力量。

列举例句

“The troops were ordered to muster in the main square at dawn.” (部队被命令在黎明时分在主广场集合。)
“She finally managed to muster the courage to ask for a raise.” (她终于鼓起勇气请求加薪。)
“The team couldn’t muster enough players for the game, so they had to cancel.” (球队凑不齐足够的队员参加比赛，所以只好取消了。)

词根分析

源自古法语 “mostrer”，最终源自拉丁语 “monstrare”，意为“展示”。

词缀分析

无现代英语常用词缀。

文化背景

在军事语境中，“pass muster” 是一个常用短语，意为“通过检阅”或“符合标准”。如果某样东西不能 “pass muster”，就意味着它不够好，没达到要求。

单词变形

过去式: mustered
名词: muster

记忆辅助

联想 “master” (主人)。主人（master）要把大家集合（muster）起来。或者联想 “must” (必须)。为了完成任务，你必须（must）把力量集合（muster）起来。

助记故事

“Before the big presentation, Sarah sat in the car for ten minutes. She was trying to muster all her confidence. She took deep breaths and told herself she was ready. When she walked into the room, she felt strong and prepared.” (在大展示之前，莎拉在车里坐了十分钟。她正试着鼓起所有的信心。她深呼吸，告诉自己已经准备好了。当她走进房间时，她感到既强大又有准备。)