childhood
含义: The period of time when a person is a child
Childhood refers to the period of time when a person is a child, typically from birth until puberty. It encompasses the experiences, memories, and development that occur during the early years of life. The term often carries nostalgic connotations when adults reflect on their younger years.
例句
- She had a happy childhood growing up in the countryside. 她在乡村长大,度过了幸福的童年。Tuvo una infancia feliz creciendo en el campo.彼女は田舎で育った幸せな子供時代を過ごしました。그녀는 시골에서 자라며 행복한 어린 시절을 보냈습니다.
- Many of our habits are formed during childhood. 我们的许多习惯是在童年时期形成的。Muchos de nuestros hábitos se forman durante la infancia.私たちの習慣の多くは子供時代に形成されます。우리 습관의 많은 부분은 어린 시절에 형성됩니다.
- His childhood memories of summer holidays remained vivid. 他对暑假的童年记忆依然清晰。Sus recuerdos de infancia de las vacaciones de verano permanecían vívidos.夏休みの子供時代の思い出は鮮明に残っていました。여름 방학에 대한 그의 어린 시절 기억은 선명하게 남아 있었습니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'cildhād', from 'cild' (child) and '-hād' (state, condition). 'Child' is of uncertain Germanic origin with no clear cognates outside English. The suffix '-hood' is related to German '-heit'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
The word childhood combines 'child' with the suffix '-hood', which comes from Old English '-hād' meaning 'state or condition'. This suffix appears in many words describing life stages or states of being, such as adulthood, motherhood, and neighbourhood.
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