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旋元佑英语单词词源大挪移 姿势字根(1)sist, sta(t), stit = stand, set up, be 站,立,存在

Part 2 字根 表示{姿势}的字根 sist, sta(t), stit = stand, set up, be 站,立,存在

入门字

station (n.) 车站

sta/ tion
stand/ 名词字尾

进阶字

1. assist (v.) 协助

as(ad)/ sist
to/ stand

The aide assists the congressman in handling his correspondences with his constituency.
这位助理协助国会议员处理他和选民的信件往来。

2. conexistence (n.) 共存

co/ ex/ (s)ist/ ence
together/ 加强语气/ be/ 名词字尾

“Peaceful coexistence”was a euphemism for the state of explosive tension between East and West during the Cold War years.
[和平共处]是好听的说法,代表的是冷战时期东西方之间爆炸性的紧张局情势。

3. inconsistency (n.) 不一致,自相矛盾

in/ con/ sist/ ency
not/ together/ be/ 名词字尾

The obvious inconsistency in his behavior suggests that he might be mentally unstable.
他的行为明显自相矛盾,显示他有可能精神不稳定。

4. irresistible (a.) 无法抗拒的

ir/ re/ sist/ ible
not/ against/ stand/ able

I find his offer irresistible.
我觉得他提的条件令人无法抗拒。

5. persist (v.) 坚持到底,长期持续

per/ sist
through/ be

Thomas A.Edison persisted in experimenting with thousands of possible filaments for his light bulb until he finally came up with th right one.
爱迪生持续实验几千种可能的灯丝,直到终于为他的灯泡找到了正确的选择。

6. subsistence (n.) 生存,生计,维生

sub/ sist/ ence
under/ be/ 名词字尾

The artist lives a happy life, though he makes barely enough for subsistence.
这位艺术家过得很快活,尽管他的所得只能糊口。

7. stationary (a.) 固定的,不动的

stat/ ion/ ary
stand/ 形容词字尾

Even “fixed”stars like the sun do not really remain stationary.
即使像太阳这样的[恒星]也不是真的不动。

8. stature (n.) 身高,崇高的身份

stat/ ure
stand/ 名词字尾

The average stature of the Japanese has increased significantly since the end of World War II.
自二次世界大战结束以来,日本人的平均身高有大幅成长。

9. status (n.) 地位,身份

stat/ us
stand/ 名词字尾

College professors enjoy an especially high social status in Germany.
在德国,大学教授的社会地位特别高。

10. stagnant (a.) 停滞的

sta/ gnant
stand/ 形容词字尾

Stagnant water tends to breed mosquitoes.
死水易滋生蚊虫。

11. stale (a.) 陈腐的,不新鲜的

sta/ le
stand/ 形容词字尾

Overnight bread will go stale even if it is kept in the refrigerator.
隔夜的面包就算放在冰箱也会不新鲜。

12. stall (n.) 摊位

stall
stand

The publishing company reserved a stall at the book exhibit for its new books.
这家出版公司为其新书在书展订了一个摊位。

13. circumstantial (a.) 间接的,边缘的

circum/ stant/ ial
around/ stand/ 形容词字尾

Circumstantial evidence alone will not be enough to convict the defendant.
光凭间接的证据不足以将被告定罪。

14. installment (n.)(分期的)付款

in/ stall/ ment
in/ set up/ 名词字尾

The encyclopedia company offers installment plants up to 36 months.
这家百科全书公司提供最长三十六个月的分期付款。

15. mainstay (n.) 支柱

main/ stay
chief/ stand

Tobacco was a mainstay for the economies of a number of North American colonies.
烟草对北美洲若干殖民地的经济而言曾是主要支柱。

16. obstacle (n.) 阻碍

ob/ sta/ cle
against/ stand/ 名词字尾

You must persist to the end, no matter how many obstacles lie ahead.
你得坚持到底,不论前头有多少阻碍。

17. constitute (v.) 构成

con/ stit/ ute
加强语气/ set up/ 动词字尾

In a democracy, criticism of the government does not constitute a criminal offense.
民主制度下,批判政府的行为并不构成刑事犯罪。

18. constituency (n.) 选区,全区选民

con/ stit/ uency
加强语气/ set up/ 名词字尾

During a campaign. a candidate will make all kinds of promised to his constituency.
精选时,候选人会对他的选民做出各种承诺。

19. destitute (a.) 匮乏的,贫困的

de/ stit/ ute
away/ set up/ 形容词字尾

Many fresh college graduates cannot find jobs because they are destitute of any experience.
很多大学刚毕业的人因为完全缺乏经验而找不到工作。

20. institution (n.) 制度,机关

in/ stit/ ution
in/ set up/ 名词字尾

The institution of monogamy has become the norm in most modern socienties.
一夫一妻制已成为多数现代社会的常规。

21. restitution (n.) 赔偿,补偿损失

re/ stit/ ution
again/ set up/ 名词字尾

The fishermen whose fisheries were polluted took to the streets because the law does not guarantee them restitution.
渔场遭污染的渔民走上街头,因为法律无法保证能补偿损失。

22. substitute (a.) 代替的 (n.) 代替品 (v.) 代替

sub/ stit/ ute
under/ set up/ 形容词字尾
名词字尾
动词字尾

If you're fighting a weight problem but can't resist sweet food, you can try using substitute sugar.
如果你要瘦身,又抗拒不了甜食,那么可以试试用代糖。