corking

corking 的音标为 [ˈkɔːkɪŋ]，基本翻译为“出色的；出色的工作；出色的表现”。

速记技巧：可以记为“cork”意为“开瓶”，引申为“出色的；极好的”，加上后缀“ing”变成形容词。

Cork的英文词源：

Cork来源于古英语cwruc，意为塞子或栓子，后来通过法语和拉丁语corkwood（栓皮栎）进入英语。

变化形式：

名词形式cork可以变为复数形式corks或corks（塞子）。

相关单词：

1. corkscrew：一种酒瓶开瓶器，由螺旋杆和木塞夹组成，用于旋转和拔出瓶塞。

2. corkboard：用于贴海报或便条纸的板子，通常由胶合板制成，表面覆盖一层薄薄的塞子。

3. corkage：打开瓶塞的费用，通常在餐厅或酒吧收取。

4. uncork：打开瓶塞，通常用于葡萄酒或其他含有气体的液体。

5. corked：形容某物被塞子封闭或阻止，通常用于形容葡萄酒或其他液体。

6. corker：形容能够打开瓶塞的人或工具。

7. corkfloored：形容非常有自信或自信满满的人。

8. corkage fee：开瓶费，通常在餐厅或酒吧收取的费用。

9. cork-up：形容某人或某物被封闭或阻止，无法发挥自己的能力。

10. cork-related crime：与开瓶相关的犯罪行为，如偷窃或破坏瓶塞等。

以上这些单词都与cork这个单词有着密切的联系，它们在不同的语境中有着不同的含义和用法。

常用短语：

1. cork up (v.) 抑制，阻止

例句：He corked up his emotions to keep from crying.

2. corkscrew (n.) 螺旋酒瓶塞

例句：The corkscrew was used to open the wine bottle.

3. corked up (adj.) 密封的

例句：The bottle was corked up tightly to prevent any air from getting in.

4. uncork (v.) 打开（瓶塞）

例句：Uncork the wine bottle and pour it into the glass.

5. cork-screw (n.) 螺旋酒瓶塞开瓶器

例句：I used a cork-screw to open the wine bottle.

6. cork job (n.) 拙劣的工作，糟糕的表演

例句：The new restaurant"s food was a complete cork job.

7. get corked (v.) 喝得酩酊大醉

例句：After a long day at work, he got corked on a few beers.

英文小作文：

Corks and Wine: A Connection That Bridges Cultures

Wine is a cultural icon that has been enjoyed by people from all over the world for centuries. From its origins in ancient Greece and Rome to its modern-day popularity, wine has played a significant role in many cultures. And while wine is often associated with the glass and the bottle, it is also closely linked to one of the most common items used to open wine bottles: the corkscrew.

The corkscrew, which is essentially a tool that uses a screw-like motion to extract the cork from a wine bottle, has been around for hundreds of years. However, it is only recently that we have begun to appreciate the role that corks play in wine production and storage. Corks are made from a type of wood that is naturally compressed and then expanded during the fermentation process in wine bottles. This process creates a tight seal that helps to preserve the wine"s flavor and aroma.

In fact, many wine enthusiasts believe that using alternative closures such as screwtops or glass stoppers can compromise the quality of wine over time. This is why it is essential to use a corkscrew to open wine bottles and why we should always be mindful of how we handle them. Whether we are uncorking a bottle for ourselves or sharing it with friends and family, we can appreciate the connection between wine and corks that bridges cultures and brings people together.