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hearths

UK /hɑːθs/US /hɑːrθs/

词源

源自古英语 heorð,与德语 Herd 同源,原始印欧语词根 *ker-(燃烧、发热)

noun

❶ 指壁炉的地面部分,通常由砖石或金属制成,是家庭取暖和烹饪的传统场所。象征家庭温暖与团聚。

“The cat curled up on the warm hearth.”

(猫咪蜷缩在温暖的壁炉边。)

“Ancient hearths were often the center of household activities.”

(古代的炉灶常是家庭活动的中心。)

同义词:fireplace, fireside, grate, stove, hearthstone

常见短语

hearth and home — 用于诗意地表达家庭生活的温馨与安全感,强调壁炉作为家庭象征的意义。

“The soldiers fought bravely to protect their hearth and home.”

(士兵们为守护家园而英勇作战。)