如何高效记忆单词 “emerge”?
单词 emerge 是一个常用但容易混淆的英语动词,意思是“出现、浮现、显露”。本文将通过多种方法帮助你牢固记忆并灵活运用它。
1. 词源拆解(词根词缀法)
e-(= out of,向外) + merge(= 沉入、浸入) → 字面意思是“从水中浮出”,引申为“出现、显露”。
类似单词:submerge(sub- 向下 + merge = 淹没)、immerse(im- 进入 + merse = 浸入)。
2. 联想记忆法
- 想象一只潜水艇在深海中,突然 emerge 出水面——“浮现出来”。
- 新闻中常说:“真相终于 emerged。”(The truth finally emerged.)
- 谐音联想:“一冒鸡” → 一只鸡从草丛里“冒出头来”。
3. 常见用法与搭配
- emerge from...:从……中出现
She emerged from the crowd with a smile.
- emerge as...:作为……出现/成为
He emerged as the leader of the group.
- emerge victorious/unscathed/successful:胜利/毫发无损/成功地出现
The team emerged victorious after a tough match.
4. 实用例句
- The sun emerged from behind the clouds.
- A new problem has emerged in the project.
- After years of hard work, she emerged as a top scientist.
5. 小测验(自测记忆)
试着填空:
After the storm, the rainbow ______ from the sky.
(答案:emerged)