hourglass的音標為：[?a??r?ɡɑ?lz]，基本翻譯為“沙漏”，速記技巧為：hour（小時）+glass（玻璃瓶）。

Hourglass的英文詞源可以追溯到拉丁語“horologium”，意為“鐘表”。而“hourglass”這個詞則是由“hour”（小時）和“glass”（玻璃瓶）組成的，表示像玻璃瓶一樣的計時器，也就是沙漏。

變化形式：復數形式是“hourglasses”，第三人稱單數則是“hourglasses”。

相關單詞：

1. “Time”意為時間，與Hourglass同源。

2. “Hour”表示小時，是Hourglass的組成部分。

3. “Tide”意為潮汐，與沙漏的流動有相似之處。

4. “Scales”意為天平，與沙漏的平衡有關。

5. “Hourglass pattern”意為沙漏模式，可以用來描述一種循環或周期性行為。

6. “Sandglass”意為沙漏，是一種具體的計時器類型。

7. “Hourly”意為每小時的，與Hourglass的時間概念有關。

8. “Time-tested”意為經過時間檢驗的，與Hourglass的計時器功能有關。

9. “Hourglass figure”意為玲瓏身材，與Hourglass的形態概念有關。

10. “Hourglass syndrome”意為時間緊迫綜合癥，是一種形容時間緊迫情況的術語。

常用短語：

1. at the eleventh hour

2. break the hourglass

3. run out of time

4. ticking like a clock

5. hourglass figure

6. hourglass sand

7. time is money

例句：

1. We are running out of time to finish the project on time.

2. She has an hourglass figure that is very attractive.

3. The clock is ticking like a clock as time passes by.

4. It"s important to manage our time efficiently to avoid being overwhelmed by tasks.

5. Time is money, so we must prioritize our tasks effectively.

英文小作文：

Time is a valuable resource that we must carefully manage. It flies by so quickly that we often find ourselves overwhelmed by tasks and responsibilities. Like sand in an hourglass, time is finite and must be carefully allocated to ensure that we accomplish everything that is important to us. We must prioritize our tasks, manage our time efficiently, and avoid procrastination if we want to succeed in life. At the same time, we should cherish every moment of our lives and make the most of every opportunity that comes our way. After all, time is the essence of life and we should never take it for granted.