词根词缀词源笔记（一）

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context contest

• connect中的con = 一起
  connect = 链接

• context中的text = 文本
  context = 跟这个文本一起的内容 = 上下文、环境、背景
  His decision can only be understood in context. 【他的决定要结合上下文才能理解】
  text词根是编织的意思
  textile = 纺织品 le是名词后缀，如：handle = 把手， needle = 针， sparkle = 闪耀
  texture = 质地、纹理 ture是名词后缀，如：structure = 结构，culture = 文化， picture = 图片 Textures for 3D, graphic design and Photoshop!
  pretext = 借口、托辞 = 提前编织好的借口 = excuse， pre是“在…之前、预先”的意思，prepare = 把…准备好(v)
  He used a pretext to avoid the meeting. 【他用了一个借口不去开会】

• contest中的test = 测试，验证，证明
  contest = 一起做测试 = 竞赛、比赛
  It’s a contest between athletes. 【这是一场两个运动员之间的比赛】
  test词根是验证、证明的意思
  testify = 证明、证实 ify是名词后缀，使…，如：Simplify = 简化， Beautify = 美化， Quantify = 量化， quantity = 数量(n)
  There are three that testify on earth: the Spirit, the water, and the blood, and the three are toward the one.
  protest(n/v) = 抗议、反对，抗议 = 向前公开的证明，提前有准备的证明 pro是“向前、公开”
  All protest had been silenced. 【所有反抗都被镇压下去了】
  She composed a letter of protest.【她写了一份抗议信】

• contend中的tend = 趋向于，延伸，伸出，努力追求，竞争
  contend = 声称(v)，主张，竞争，处理，对付
  con- 是“强调”的意思
  强调（思想）延伸出来的动作 = 声称、主张
  con- 也有“一起、共同”的意思
  一起延伸 = 一起努力追求 = 一起竞争
  一起延伸 = 一起对外查证 = 处理、对付
  It is time, once again, to contend with racism.

很多时候 tend = tent

intend = 由内往外伸出 = 打算，意图(v)
intention = 意图、目的 = 能满足你内在的东西
extend = 往外延伸伸出 = 延长、延伸(v)
extension = 延长、延生(n)
tentacle = 触手，触角

• content的tent = 帐篷、帷幕 是编织出来的东西
  content = (n)目录、所含物、内容， (v)满意、满足
  con = 共同、一起
  共同编织起来的帐篷，帐篷里面有故事，就是内容、目录。
  共同编辑起来的帐篷可以居住，有地方住了，所以觉得满意，所以就是“满意，满足”

intention = 意图、目的 = 能满足你内在的东西
He has announced his intention to retire.

• contain的tain = 握，持有
  共同用手握紧，拥有着 = 包含、容纳 This drink doesn’t contain any alcohol.
  共同用手握紧，包裹住 = 揭制、 抑制、防止…蔓延
  She was unable to contain her excitement.

prospect

spect 看

• respect 尊重、尊敬。 re 重新、回头。 回头多看几眼 = 尊重
• prospect 前景。 pro 向前、公开。 向前看 = 前景
  Prospect Intelligence generates personalized customer research that connects your product to your buyer.
• suspect 怀疑、嫌犯。 sus 从上往下。 上下打量的看 = 怀疑
  Suspect arrested in killing of Montana camper who was initially reported to be victim of bear attack
  《Suspect X》 《嫌疑犯X的献身》
• inspect 检查。 in 向内。 往里面(认真/细致地)看 = 检查
  Make sure you inspect the goods before signing for them.
• speculate (v)猜测，推测；投机。 spec（看） + u（你） + late（动词） = 看着你像看出点什么来 = 猜测着你是个什么人，推测着你会怎样。
  The race has caused some voters to speculate whether both presidential candidates could receive an identical number of Electoral College votes in the 2024 election.【这场竞争导致一些选民猜测，两位总统候选人在2024年大选中是否会获得相同数量的选举人票。】
  Celebrate（庆祝）Calculate（计算） “-ate” = 动词后缀

intimate soulmate

mate 伴侣

• intimate 亲密的、密友。in 向内 ti (体内) 身体内的伴侣 = 密友 (having a close and friendly relationship)
  An intimate friendship grew up between them.
• classmate 同学
• soulmate 灵魂伴侣
• roommate 室友

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personalize apologize

-ize 使…化(vi)

• personalize = 个性化定制 Personalize your Sales Conversations
• strategize = 战略化定制 Strategize with your team to understand your prospect, value proposition, and competition
• analyze = 对…分析 Gen AI to collect, analyze, and summarize data about the prospect and write a SmartStory in seconds.
• summarize = 对…总结
• apologize = 道歉 I would like to apologize for my mistake.
• civilize = 使文敏化 Education helps to civilize society.
• idolize = 偶像化 Many young people idolize famous singers and actors.

compose oppose

pose = 位置

• compose中的com = 一起。 把XX放在同一个位置 = 组成，构成、谱写(歌曲)、撰写(书信，演讲)
  She composed a letter of protest.【她写了一份抗议信】

• expose中的ex = 向外。 把XX处在位置之外 = 暴露、揭露，指将某物或某事公之于众，使其不再隐藏。
  My job as a journalist is to expose the truth.【作为记者就是要揭露真相】

• dispose中的dis = 否定。 否定XX所在的位置 = 处理，处置，指对某物或某事进行安排或处理。
  Dispose of these old newspapers.【处理掉这些旧报纸】

• impose中的im = 加强(important)。 强调所谓位置 = 强加、施加，指将某种要求、条件或限制等强加于某人或某物之上。
  She didn’t want to impose her values on her family.【她不想强推她的价值让家里接受】
  The government plans to impose a new tax.【政府准备强推新税种】

• propose中的pro = 向前、提前。 提前知道的位置 = 提议，建议，指提出某种计划、建议或观点以供讨论或接受。
  proposal(n) = 提议，建议；求婚。
  How do you propose getting home?【你打算怎样回家？】
  What do you propose to do now?【你打算怎样做？】
  At this beautiful wedding, I would like to propose a toast to the newlyweds. May your love grow stronger with each passing day, and may your life together be filled with joy and happiness.

• repose中的re = 重新、再次。再次放回位置上 = 重新放置，使休息，通常用于描述将某物放回原位或使某人得到休息。
  the characters are in a state of repose.【演员处于休息状态】

• suppose中的su = 上下来回。在位置上上下来回思考打量，提出假设和猜想 = 假设，猜想，指基于某种假设或猜想进行推理或判断 = guess、believe、imagine 。 I suppose so = I think so
  Do you suppose he was telling the truth?【你判断他在说真话吗？】
  Do you think he was telling the truth?
  Do you believe he was telling the truth?
  Prices will go up, I suppose.【我觉得物价会上涨】
  Prices will go up, I think.

• oppose中的op = 反面(opposite)。反面的位置 = 反对，抵抗，指对某人或某事的计划、观点或行为表示不同意或反对。

protest vs oppose

Students took to the streets to protest against the decision.（学生走上街头抗议这项决定。） I am afraid of protesting against my wife.
Many people oppose building a new factory in the city center.（许多人反对在城市中心建立新的工厂。）
“protest”更多强调通过某种行为或言论来表达反对意见，
而“oppose”则更侧重于描述一种反对的态度或立场。

TOYOBA is going to dispose of the manufactory in Chicago that is losing money.
Labor union composed a letter of protest.
“What do you propose to do now?” A journalist is interviewing a worker. The journalist wants to expose the truth.
“I’m lossing a job.I will get repose for long time. I suppose.” The worker said.
Many workers oppose closing the manufactory.