heart
含义: The organ that pumps blood; the centre of emotions; the essential part
The word 'heart' refers to the organ that pumps blood, but it's often used metaphorically for emotions and love. 'By heart' means memorised. 'At heart' means fundamentally. 'Heart of the matter' is the essential issue. 'Break someone's heart' means to cause great sadness. 'Heart' also means the centre (heart of the city).
例句
- He has a weak heart and must avoid stress. 他心脏不好,必须避免压力。Tiene el corazón débil y debe evitar el estrés.彼は心臓が弱く、ストレスを避けなければなりません。그는 심장이 약해서 스트레스를 피해야 합니다.
- I know the poem by heart. 我把这首诗背下来了。Me sé el poema de memoria.私はその詩を暗記しています。저는 그 시를 외우고 있습니다.
- She has a kind heart. 她心地善良。Tiene un corazón bondadoso.彼女は優しい心を持っています。그녀는 마음이 따뜻한 사람입니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'heorte', from Proto-Germanic '*hertō', ultimately from the same Indo-European root as Latin 'cor' (giving us 'cardiac' and 'courage') and Greek 'kardia'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
The ancient Egyptians believed the heart, not the brain, was the seat of intelligence and emotion. This belief was so widespread that embalmers preserved the heart but discarded the brain during mummification. The association of heart with love and emotion persists in virtually every language.
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