stroke
A stroke is a single movement of a pen, brush, or hand across a surface. It can also refer to a sudden and serious medical condition in the brain.
例句
3 / 5The cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.
The cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.
The patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.
The patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.
Winning that prize was a real stroke of luck!
Winning that prize was a real stroke of luck!
词族
记忆技巧
Think of the 'S' in Stroke as a 'Smooth' movement of your hand or a pen.
快速测验
The artist finished the painting with one last ______ of red color.
正确！
正确答案是： stroke
例句
The cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.
everydayThe cat likes a gentle stroke on its back.
The patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.
formalThe patient is recovering well after a minor stroke.
Winning that prize was a real stroke of luck!
informalWinning that prize was a real stroke of luck!
The researcher examined every brush stroke on the old painting.
academicThe researcher examined every brush stroke on the old painting.
He signed the million-dollar contract with one stroke of the pen.
businessHe signed the million-dollar contract with one stroke of the pen.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
at the stroke of midnight
exactly at twelve o'clock at night
a stroke of genius
a very clever or original idea
different strokes for different folks
different people like different things
容易混淆的词
A 'strike' is usually a hard hit or a work stoppage, while a 'stroke' is a gentle movement or a pen mark.
A 'stroll' is a slow, relaxed walk, while a 'stroke' is a movement of the hand or a medical event.
使用说明
Use 'stroke' as a noun when describing the way someone swims or paints. It is also the specific word for a medical emergency involving blood flow to the brain.
常见错误
Learners sometimes use 'strike' when they mean a gentle 'stroke' of an animal. Remember that 'stroke' is soft and 'strike' is hard.
记忆技巧
Think of the 'S' in Stroke as a 'Smooth' movement of your hand or a pen.
词源
Derived from the Old English word 'strac', meaning a blow or a physical movement.
语法模式
文化背景
In many English-speaking cultures, 'stroking' a pet like a dog or cat is considered a common way to relax and show affection.
快速测验
The artist finished the painting with one last ______ of red color.
正确！
正确答案是： stroke
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