Aftermath
[ 'æftəmæθ ]
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n. 后果;余波;再生草;
💡 词根助记
after在...之后+math[古]割草 →在第一次割草之后 → 结果；后果
📝 例句
Many people were homeless in the aftermath of the earthquake.
地震之后,许多人无家可归。
This old gentleman is to deal with the aftermath of the traffic accident.
这位老先生负责处理这次车祸的善后工作。
We were thus much surprised by the war's aftermath.
因此，我们对战争留下的余波感到大吃一惊。
the aftermath of war [an earthquake]
战争 [地震] 的余波
The aftermath of war brought a financial boom.
战争带来了财政经济的兴旺发展。
🌱 联想助记
【记】※ after-在…之后,math-计算:秋后算帐,后果可想而知
※ after-在…之后,math-计算:数学考试过后,后果很严重
※ after-在…之后,math-计算:数学考试过后,是我们的灾后时期
✅ 同义词
🔁 扩展释义
*['ɑ:ftәmæθ]n. 结果, 后果【法】 后果, 结果
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It's not uncommon to encounter sexual harassment in the office.
在办公室遭遇性骚扰并不少见。
A man cannot whistle and drink at he same time.
一心不能二用。
It was impossible for the Ombudsman to take action,
司法特派员难以处理。