withdraw
“Withdraw” 这个单词在常用英语中有几个基本含义:
- 取出:从一个地方或者某物中移出某物;
- 撤退:离开一个地方或者情况,尤其是在面临困难或者处于危险的情况下;
- 取消:在给出、说出、或者提出之后取消某物或某事。
- You can withdraw money from your bank account at any time. (你可以在任何时候从你的银行账户里取款。)
- The troops were forced to withdraw from the battlefield. (士兵们被迫从战场上撤退。)
- He decided to withdraw his statement after realizing its implications. (他意识到自己话语的含义后决定撤回声明。)
“Withdraw”一词源自中古英语的 “withdrawn”,前缀 “with-” 表示 “反对,远离”,词根 “-draw” 表示 “拉,拖”。所以”withdrawn” 整体上就是 “拉远离” 的意思。
“Withdraw” 中的 “with-” 是前缀, “-draw” 是词根。这个单词中并没有后缀。
发展历史和文化背景
Section titled “发展历史和文化背景”“Withdraw” 这个词的发展历史追溯到公元1000年,最初用于描述从战场中撤退的情况,后来进一步扩展到其他领域。
- 名词:Withdrawal (撤退,取款)
- 动词:Withdraws, Withdrew, Withdrawing, Withdrawn
- 形容词:无
- 副词:无
你可以通过将这个单词拆分为 “with” 和 “draw” 来记忆。试着想象一下,你正在”与”(“with”)笔一起”画”(“draw”),但突然你的笔离开了纸面,相当于“撤退”。
Once upon a time, a brave soldier needed to withdraw from a fierce battle. He knew that if he didn’t, he would lose his life. (从前,一个勇敢的士兵需要从激烈的战斗中撤退。他知道,如果他不撤退,他会失去生命。)