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美: [θwɔrt]
英: [θwɔːt]
vt. 挫败;反对;阻碍;横过
adj. 横放的;固执的
n. 划手座;独木舟的横梁
adv. 横过
prep. 横过
最后更新时间:2025-04-26 02:00:38
词源分析:Thwart 源自古英语 “þwært”,意为“横过”或“横向”,与现代英语中的“through”相对。其词根包含表示方向或位置的成分。
历史背景:该词在14世纪首次出现在英语文献中,常用于描述反对或阻碍某种行动的情形。
课本:在*的英语教材中,thwart 可能出现在高中或大学阶段的词汇学中。在牛津和美国的教材中,可能出现在中高级英语学*材料中,尤其是在文学分析或高级写作课程中。
正式与非正式语境:
特殊场合:在文学作品中,thwart 常用于描绘角色之间的冲突。例如,莎士比亚的戏剧中经常出现这种表达,描绘角色的对立和冲突。
His efforts were thwarted by unexpected circumstances.
他的努力被意外情况所阻碍。
The team worked hard to thwart their competitors.
团队努力阻挠他们的竞争对手。
The new policy aims to thwart corruption in government.
新政策旨在阻止政府中的腐败。
She felt that her creativity was thwarted in the rigid environment.
她觉得在这种僵化的环境中她的创造力受到抑制。
They planned to thwart the enemy's attack with a strategic counteroffensive.
他们计划通过战略反攻来阻止敌人的攻击。
*. His attempt to thwart the project only delayed its progress.
他试图阻挠项目的努力只是延迟了其进展。
The storm thwarted our plans for a picnic.
暴风雨阻碍了我们野餐的计划。
The detective was determined to thwart the criminal's scheme.
侦探决心要阻止罪犯的阴谋。
Her advice was intended to thwart any potential problems.
她的建议旨在防止任何潜在问题。
The security measures were put in place to thwart any possible attacks.
安全措施已到位,以防止任何可能的攻击。
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通过以上信息,学*者可以更好地理解和运用“thwart”这个单词。
[V-T] If you thwart someone or thwart their plans, you prevent them from doing or getting what they want. 阻挠; 挫败
例:The security forces were doing all they could to thwart terrorists.安全部队正尽其所能挫败恐怖分子。