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condonecondone (v.)1857, from L. condonare “to give up, remit, permit,” from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + donare “to give” (see donation). Originally a legal term in the Matrimonial Causes Act, which made divorce a civil matter in Britain. Related: Condoned; condoning.韦氏大学con·done\kən-ˈdōn\ transitive verb(con·doned ; con·don·ing) Etymology: Latin condonare to absolve, from com- + donare to give — more at donation Date: 1805to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
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Synonyms: see excuse • con·don·able \-ˈdō-nə-bəl\ adjective • con·don·er noun 美国传统词典英汉 con.done AHD:[kən-dōnʹ] D.J.[kənˈdəʊn] K.K.[kənˈdon] v.tr.（及物动词） con.doned, con.don.ing, con.dones To overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure.See Synonyms at forgive 宽恕：毫无抗议或责备之意地忽视、谅解或宽恕（冒犯行为）参见 forgive
语源 Latin condōnāre 拉丁语 condōnāre com- [intensive pref.] * see com- com- [前缀，表加强词义] *参见 com- dōnāre [to give] from dōnum [gift] * see dō- dōnāre [给] 源自 dōnum [礼物] *参见 dō-
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condonʹer n.（名词）</a>
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condonecondone (v.)1857, from L. condonare “to give up, remit, permit,” from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + donare “to give” (see donation). Originally a legal term in the Matrimonial Causes Act, which made divorce a civil matter in Britain. Related: Condoned; condoning.韦氏大学con·done\kən-ˈdōn\ transitive verb(con·doned ; con·don·ing) Etymology: Latin condonare to absolve, from com- + donare to give — more at donation Date: 1805to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
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Synonyms: see excuse • con·don·able \-ˈdō-nə-bəl\ adjective • con·don·er noun 美国传统词典英汉 con.done AHD:[kən-dōnʹ] D.J.[kənˈdəʊn] K.K.[kənˈdon] v.tr.（及物动词） con.doned, con.don.ing, con.dones To overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure.See Synonyms at forgive 宽恕：毫无抗议或责备之意地忽视、谅解或宽恕（冒犯行为）参见 forgive
语源 Latin condōnāre 拉丁语 condōnāre com- [intensive pref.] * see com- com- [前缀，表加强词义] *参见 com- dōnāre [to give] from dōnum [gift] * see dō- dōnāre [给] 源自 dōnum [礼物] *参见 dō-
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condonʹer n.（名词）</a>
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late 15c., unexplained alteration of M.E. boistous (c.1300) "rough, coarse (as of food), clumsy, violent," of unknown origin, perhaps from Anglo-Fr. bustous "rough (road)," which is perhaps from O.Fr. boisteos "curved, lame; uneven, rough" (Mod.Fr. boiteux), itself of obscure origin. Another guess traces it via Celtic to L. bestia. Used of persons from 1560s. Related: Boisterously; boisterousness. 韦氏大学 bois·ter·ous \ˈbȯi-st(ə-)rəs\ adjective Etymology: Middle English boistous crude, clumsy, from Anglo-French Date: 14th century 1. obsolete a. : coarse b. : durable, strong c. : massive 2. a. : noisily turbulent : rowdy b. : marked by or expressive of exuberance and high spirits 3. : stormy, tumultuous Synonyms: see vociferous • bois·ter·ous·ly adverb • bois·ter·ous·ness noun 美国传统词典英汉 bois.ter.ous AHD:[boiʹstər-əs, -strəs] D.J.[ˈbɔɪstərəs, -strəs] K.K.[ˈbɔɪstərəs, -strəs] adj.（形容词） Rough and stormy; violent. 粗鲁的，狂暴的；暴力的 Loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline.See Synonyms at vociferous 吵闹的，喧闹的：喧吵的，喧闹的，缺乏约束和纪律的参见 vociferous
语源 Middle English boistres 中古英语 boistres variant of boistous [rude, rough] boistous的变体 [粗鲁的，粗暴的] perhaps from Old French boisteus [lame, limping] 可能源自 古法语 boisteus [跛的，步履蹒跚的] from boiste [knee joint] 源自 boiste [膝关节残废]
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boisʹterously adv.（副词）
boisʹterousness n.（名词）
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late 15c., unexplained alteration of M.E. boistous (c.1300) "rough, coarse (as of food), clumsy, violent," of unknown origin, perhaps from Anglo-Fr. bustous "rough (road)," which is perhaps from O.Fr. boisteos "curved, lame; uneven, rough" (Mod.Fr. boiteux), itself of obscure origin. Another guess traces it via Celtic to L. bestia. Used of persons from 1560s. Related: Boisterously; boisterousness. 韦氏大学 bois·ter·ous \ˈbȯi-st(ə-)rəs\ adjective Etymology: Middle English boistous crude, clumsy, from Anglo-French Date: 14th century 1. obsolete a. : coarse b. : durable, strong c. : massive 2. a. : noisily turbulent : rowdy b. : marked by or expressive of exuberance and high spirits 3. : stormy, tumultuous Synonyms: see vociferous • bois·ter·ous·ly adverb • bois·ter·ous·ness noun 美国传统词典英汉 bois.ter.ous AHD:[boiʹstər-əs, -strəs] D.J.[ˈbɔɪstərəs, -strəs] K.K.[ˈbɔɪstərəs, -strəs] adj.（形容词） Rough and stormy; violent. 粗鲁的，狂暴的；暴力的 Loud, noisy, and lacking in restraint or discipline.See Synonyms at vociferous 吵闹的，喧闹的：喧吵的，喧闹的，缺乏约束和纪律的参见 vociferous
语源 Middle English boistres 中古英语 boistres variant of boistous [rude, rough] boistous的变体 [粗鲁的，粗暴的] perhaps from Old French boisteus [lame, limping] 可能源自 古法语 boisteus [跛的，步履蹒跚的] from boiste [knee joint] 源自 boiste [膝关节残废]
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boisʹterously adv.（副词）
boisʹterousness n.（名词）
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turbulent (adj.)
1530s, “disorderly, tumultuous, unruly” (of persons), from M.Fr. turbulent (12c.), from L. turbulentus “full of commotion, restless,” from turba “turmoil, crowd” (see turbid). In reference to weather, attested from 1570s.
韦氏大学
tur·bu·lent
-lənt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin turbulentus, from turba confusion, crowd — more at turbid
Date: 1538
1. : causing unrest, violence, or disturbance
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a. : characterized by agitation or tumult : tempestuous
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b. : exhibiting physical turbulence</a>
• tur·bu·lent·ly adverb 美国传统词典英汉 tur.bu.lent AHD:[tûrʹbyə-lənt] D.J.[ˈtɜːbjələnt] K.K.[ˈtɝbjələnt] adj.（形容词） Violently agitated or disturbed; tumultuous: 骚动的，动荡的：剧烈扰乱或激化的；处于骚乱状态的，汹涌的： turbulent rapids. 汹涌的急流 Having a chaotic or restless character or tendency: 动荡的，骚乱的：引起大动荡或混乱的；倾向于骚乱的： a turbulent period in history. 历史上的动荡时期 Causing unrest or disturbance; unruly: 有扰乱、骚动作用的，引起骚动的；难控制的： turbulent, revolutionary undercurrents. 骚动的、革命的暗流
语源 Middle English 中古英语 from Old French 源自 古法语 from Latin turbulentus 源自 拉丁语 turbulentus from turba [turmoil] * see turbid 源自 turba [混乱] *参见 turbid
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turʹbulently adv.（副词）</a>
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turbulent (adj.)
1530s, “disorderly, tumultuous, unruly” (of persons), from M.Fr. turbulent (12c.), from L. turbulentus “full of commotion, restless,” from turba “turmoil, crowd” (see turbid). In reference to weather, attested from 1570s.
韦氏大学
tur·bu·lent
-lənt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin turbulentus, from turba confusion, crowd — more at turbid
Date: 1538
1. : causing unrest, violence, or disturbance
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a. : characterized by agitation or tumult : tempestuous
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b. : exhibiting physical turbulence</a>
• tur·bu·lent·ly adverb 美国传统词典英汉 tur.bu.lent AHD:[tûrʹbyə-lənt] D.J.[ˈtɜːbjələnt] K.K.[ˈtɝbjələnt] adj.（形容词） Violently agitated or disturbed; tumultuous: 骚动的，动荡的：剧烈扰乱或激化的；处于骚乱状态的，汹涌的： turbulent rapids. 汹涌的急流 Having a chaotic or restless character or tendency: 动荡的，骚乱的：引起大动荡或混乱的；倾向于骚乱的： a turbulent period in history. 历史上的动荡时期 Causing unrest or disturbance; unruly: 有扰乱、骚动作用的，引起骚动的；难控制的： turbulent, revolutionary undercurrents. 骚动的、革命的暗流
语源 Middle English 中古英语 from Old French 源自 古法语 from Latin turbulentus 源自 拉丁语 turbulentus from turba [turmoil] * see turbid 源自 turba [混乱] *参见 turbid
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turʹbulently adv.（副词）</a>
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Etymonline
turbid
turbid (adj.)
1620s, from L. turbidus “muddy, full of confusion,” from turbare “to confuse, bewilder,” from turba “turmoil, crowd,” probably from Gk. tyrbe “turmoil.”
韦氏大学
tur·bid
\ˈtər-bəd\ adjective
Etymology: Latin turbidus confused, turbid, from turba confusion, crowd, probably from Greek tyrbē confusion
Date: 1626
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a. : thick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
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b. : heavy with smoke or mist
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a. : deficient in clarity or purity : foul, muddy</a>
b. : characterized by or producing obscurity (as of mind or emotions)
• tur·bid·i·ty \ˌtər-ˈbi-də-tē\ noun • tur·bid·ly \ˈtər-bəd-lē\ adverb • tur·bid·ness noun 美国传统词典英汉 tur.bid AHD:[tûrʹbĭd] D.J.[ˈtɜːbɪd] K.K.[ˈtɝbɪd] adj.（形容词） Having sediment or foreign particles stirred up or suspended; muddy: 混浊的：具有染乱的渣滓或沉积物的，有悬浮物的： turbid water. 混浊的水 Heavy, dark, or dense, as smoke or fog. 烟雾浓密的：烟或雾浓、重或黑的 In a state of turmoil; muddled: 混乱的，困扰的：处于混乱的状态的；糊涂的： turbid feelings. 迷乱的感情
语源 Latin turbidus [disordered] 拉丁语 turbidus [无秩序的，混乱的] from turba [turmoil] 源自 turba [混乱] probably from Greek turbē 可能源自 希腊语 turbē
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turʹbidly adv.（副词）
turʹbidness 或 turbidʹity n.（名词）</a>
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Etymonline
turbid
turbid (adj.)
1620s, from L. turbidus “muddy, full of confusion,” from turbare “to confuse, bewilder,” from turba “turmoil, crowd,” probably from Gk. tyrbe “turmoil.”
韦氏大学
tur·bid
\ˈtər-bəd\ adjective
Etymology: Latin turbidus confused, turbid, from turba confusion, crowd, probably from Greek tyrbē confusion
Date: 1626
1.
a. : thick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
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b. : heavy with smoke or mist
2.
a. : deficient in clarity or purity : foul, muddy</a>
b. : characterized by or producing obscurity (as of mind or emotions)
• tur·bid·i·ty \ˌtər-ˈbi-də-tē\ noun • tur·bid·ly \ˈtər-bəd-lē\ adverb • tur·bid·ness noun 美国传统词典英汉 tur.bid AHD:[tûrʹbĭd] D.J.[ˈtɜːbɪd] K.K.[ˈtɝbɪd] adj.（形容词） Having sediment or foreign particles stirred up or suspended; muddy: 混浊的：具有染乱的渣滓或沉积物的，有悬浮物的： turbid water. 混浊的水 Heavy, dark, or dense, as smoke or fog. 烟雾浓密的：烟或雾浓、重或黑的 In a state of turmoil; muddled: 混乱的，困扰的：处于混乱的状态的；糊涂的： turbid feelings. 迷乱的感情
语源 Latin turbidus [disordered] 拉丁语 turbidus [无秩序的，混乱的] from turba [turmoil] 源自 turba [混乱] probably from Greek turbē 可能源自 希腊语 turbē
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turʹbidly adv.（副词）
turʹbidness 或 turbidʹity n.（名词）</a>
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turmoil turmoil (n.) 1520s, perhaps an alteration of M.Fr. tremouille "mill hopper," in reference to the hopper's constant motion to and fro, from L. trimodia "vessel containing three modii," from modius, a Roman dry measure, related to modus "measure." Attested earlier in English as a verb (1510s), though this now is obsolete. 韦氏大学 tur·moil \ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l\ noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1526 : a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion 美国传统词典英汉 tur.moil AHD:[tûrʹmoil'] D.J.[ˈtɜːˌmɔɪl] K.K.[ˈtɝˌmɔɪl] n.（名词） A state of extreme confusion or agitation; commotion or tumult: 动乱：完全混乱或极端骚动的状态；骚乱或动乱： a country in turmoil over labor strikes. 处于工人罢工造成的动乱中的国家
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turmoil turmoil (n.) 1520s, perhaps an alteration of M.Fr. tremouille "mill hopper," in reference to the hopper's constant motion to and fro, from L. trimodia "vessel containing three modii," from modius, a Roman dry measure, related to modus "measure." Attested earlier in English as a verb (1510s), though this now is obsolete. 韦氏大学 tur·moil \ˈtər-ˌmȯi(-ə)l\ noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1526 : a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion 美国传统词典英汉 tur.moil AHD:[tûrʹmoil'] D.J.[ˈtɜːˌmɔɪl] K.K.[ˈtɝˌmɔɪl] n.（名词） A state of extreme confusion or agitation; commotion or tumult: 动乱：完全混乱或极端骚动的状态；骚乱或动乱： a country in turmoil over labor strikes. 处于工人罢工造成的动乱中的国家
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Etymonlinesumptuoussumptuous (adj.)late 15c., from O.Fr. sumptueux, from L. sumptuosus “costly, expensive,” from sumptus “cost, expense,” pp. of sumere “spend, consume, take,” contraction of *sub-emere, from sub- “under” + emere “to take, buy” (see exempt).韦氏大学sump·tu·ous\ˈsəm(p)(t)-shə-wəs, -shəs, -shwəs\ adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus Date: 15th century
: extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
<a> also : magnificent 4 • sump·tu·ous·ly adverb • sump·tu·ous·ness noun 美国传统词典英汉 sump.tu.ous AHD:[sŭmpʹch›-əs] D.J.[ˈsʌmptʃuːəs] K.K.[ˈsʌmptʃuəs] adj.（形容词） Of a size or splendor suggesting great expense; lavish: 豪华的，华丽的：在尺寸或华丽的外观上显示出昂贵的；花费奢侈的： “He likes big meals, so I cook sumptuous ones”(Anaïs Nin) “他喜欢大餐，所以我做了丰盛的饭菜”(阿奈斯·尼恩)
语源 Middle English 中古英语 from Old French sumptueux 源自 古法语 sumptueux from Latin sūmptuōsus 源自 拉丁语 sūmptuōsus from sūmptus [expense] * see sumptuary 源自 sūmptus [花费，开销] *参见 sumptuary
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sumpʹtuously adv.（副词）
sumpʹtuousness n.（名词）</a>
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Etymonlinesumptuoussumptuous (adj.)late 15c., from O.Fr. sumptueux, from L. sumptuosus “costly, expensive,” from sumptus “cost, expense,” pp. of sumere “spend, consume, take,” contraction of *sub-emere, from sub- “under” + emere “to take, buy” (see exempt).韦氏大学sump·tu·ous\ˈsəm(p)(t)-shə-wəs, -shəs, -shwəs\ adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin sumptuosus, from sumptus Date: 15th century
: extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
<a> also : magnificent 4 • sump·tu·ous·ly adverb • sump·tu·ous·ness noun 美国传统词典英汉 sump.tu.ous AHD:[sŭmpʹch›-əs] D.J.[ˈsʌmptʃuːəs] K.K.[ˈsʌmptʃuəs] adj.（形容词） Of a size or splendor suggesting great expense; lavish: 豪华的，华丽的：在尺寸或华丽的外观上显示出昂贵的；花费奢侈的： “He likes big meals, so I cook sumptuous ones”(Anaïs Nin) “他喜欢大餐，所以我做了丰盛的饭菜”(阿奈斯·尼恩)
语源 Middle English 中古英语 from Old French sumptueux 源自 古法语 sumptueux from Latin sūmptuōsus 源自 拉丁语 sūmptuōsus from sūmptus [expense] * see sumptuary 源自 sūmptus [花费，开销] *参见 sumptuary
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sumpʹtuously adv.（副词）
sumpʹtuousness n.（名词）</a>
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MahayanaMahayanatype of Buddhism practiced in northern Asia, 1868, from Sanskrit, from maha “great,” from PIE root *meg- “great” (see magnate) + yana “vehicle,” from PIE root *ei- “to go” (see ion).韦氏大学Ma·ha·ya·na\ˌmä-hə-ˈyä-nə\ noun Etymology: Sanskrit mahāyāna, literally, great vehicle Date: 1855a liberal and theistic branch of Buddhism comprising sects chiefly in China and Japan, recognizing a large body of scripture in addition to the Pali canon, and teaching social concern and universal salvation — compare Theravada
• Ma·ha·ya·nist -ˈyä-nist\ noun or adjective
• Ma·ha·ya·nis·tic -yä-ˈnis-tik\ adjective
美国传统词典英汉
Ma.ha.ya.na
AHD:[mä’hə-yäʹnə]
D.J.[ˌmɑːhəˈjɑːnə]
K.K.[ˌmɑhəˈjɑnə]
n.（名词）
One of the major schools of Buddhism, active in Japan, Korea, Nepal, Tibet, Mongolia, and China, which teaches social concern and universal salvation.
大乘佛教：佛教的主要流派之一，流传于日本、朝鲜、尼泊尔、西藏、蒙古和中国，教导人们关心社会和普渡众生
语源 Sanskrit Mahāyānam 梵文 Mahāyānam mahā- [great] * see meg- mahā- [伟大的] *参见 meg- yānam [vehicle] * see ei- yānam [载体] *参见 ei-
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Ma’hayaʹnist n.（名词）
Ma’hayanisʹtic adj.（形容词）
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MahayanaMahayanatype of Buddhism practiced in northern Asia, 1868, from Sanskrit, from maha “great,” from PIE root *meg- “great” (see magnate) + yana “vehicle,” from PIE root *ei- “to go” (see ion).韦氏大学Ma·ha·ya·na\ˌmä-hə-ˈyä-nə\ noun Etymology: Sanskrit mahāyāna, literally, great vehicle Date: 1855a liberal and theistic branch of Buddhism comprising sects chiefly in China and Japan, recognizing a large body of scripture in addition to the Pali canon, and teaching social concern and universal salvation — compare Theravada
• Ma·ha·ya·nist -ˈyä-nist\ noun or adjective
• Ma·ha·ya·nis·tic -yä-ˈnis-tik\ adjective
美国传统词典英汉
Ma.ha.ya.na
AHD:[mä’hə-yäʹnə]
D.J.[ˌmɑːhəˈjɑːnə]
K.K.[ˌmɑhəˈjɑnə]
n.（名词）
One of the major schools of Buddhism, active in Japan, Korea, Nepal, Tibet, Mongolia, and China, which teaches social concern and universal salvation.
大乘佛教：佛教的主要流派之一，流传于日本、朝鲜、尼泊尔、西藏、蒙古和中国，教导人们关心社会和普渡众生
语源 Sanskrit Mahāyānam 梵文 Mahāyānam mahā- [great] * see meg- mahā- [伟大的] *参见 meg- yānam [vehicle] * see ei- yānam [载体] *参见 ei-
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Ma’hayaʹnist n.（名词）
Ma’hayanisʹtic adj.（形容词）
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Etymonline itinerary itinerary (n.) mid-15c., "route of travel," from L.L. itinerarium "account of a journey," noun use of neuter of itinerarius "of a journey," from L. itineris "journey" (see itinerant). By late 15c. it meant "record of a journey;" extended sense "sketch of a proposed route" is from 1856. 韦氏大学 itin·er·ary \ī-ˈti-nə-ˌrer-ē, ə-, chiefly Brit ÷-ˈti-nə-rē\ noun (plural -ar·ies) Date: 15th century 1. : the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one 2. : a travel diary 3. : a traveler's guidebook • itinerary adjective 美国传统词典英汉 i.tin.er.ar.y AHD:[ī-tĭnʹə-rĕr'ē, ĭ-tĭnʹ-] D.J.[aɪˈtɪnəˌreriː, ɪˈtɪn-] K.K.[aɪˈtɪnəˌrɛri, ɪˈtɪn-] n.（名词） 【复数】 i.tin.er.ar.ies A route or proposed route of a journey. 旅程，路线：旅行路线，或旅行预定的路线 An account or a record of a journey. 游记，旅行日记：对旅行的陈述或记录 A guidebook for travelers. 旅行指南 adj.（形容词） Of or relating to a journey or route. 旅行的，路线的：旅行的或路线的，或与它们相关的 Traveling from place to place; itinerant. 巡回的，巡游的：从一地旅游到另一个地方；巡回的
语源
Middle English itinerarie
中古英语 itinerarie
from Late Latin itinerārium [account of a journey] [from neuter of] itinerārius [of traveling]
源自 后期拉丁语 itinerārium [旅行的记录] [] 源自itinerārius的中性词 [旅行的]
from Latin iter itiner- [journey] * see ei-
源自 拉丁语 iter itiner- [旅行] *参见 ei-
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Etymonline itinerary itinerary (n.) mid-15c., "route of travel," from L.L. itinerarium "account of a journey," noun use of neuter of itinerarius "of a journey," from L. itineris "journey" (see itinerant). By late 15c. it meant "record of a journey;" extended sense "sketch of a proposed route" is from 1856. 韦氏大学 itin·er·ary \ī-ˈti-nə-ˌrer-ē, ə-, chiefly Brit ÷-ˈti-nə-rē\ noun (plural -ar·ies) Date: 15th century 1. : the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one 2. : a travel diary 3. : a traveler's guidebook • itinerary adjective 美国传统词典英汉 i.tin.er.ar.y AHD:[ī-tĭnʹə-rĕr'ē, ĭ-tĭnʹ-] D.J.[aɪˈtɪnəˌreriː, ɪˈtɪn-] K.K.[aɪˈtɪnəˌrɛri, ɪˈtɪn-] n.（名词） 【复数】 i.tin.er.ar.ies A route or proposed route of a journey. 旅程，路线：旅行路线，或旅行预定的路线 An account or a record of a journey. 游记，旅行日记：对旅行的陈述或记录 A guidebook for travelers. 旅行指南 adj.（形容词） Of or relating to a journey or route. 旅行的，路线的：旅行的或路线的，或与它们相关的 Traveling from place to place; itinerant. 巡回的，巡游的：从一地旅游到另一个地方；巡回的
语源
Middle English itinerarie
中古英语 itinerarie
from Late Latin itinerārium [account of a journey] [from neuter of] itinerārius [of traveling]
源自 后期拉丁语 itinerārium [旅行的记录] [] 源自itinerārius的中性词 [旅行的]
from Latin iter itiner- [journey] * see ei-
源自 拉丁语 iter itiner- [旅行] *参见 ei-
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commence (v.) c.1300, from O.Fr. comencier "to begin, start" (10c., Mod.Fr. commencer), from V.L. *cominitiare, originally "to initiate as priest, consecrate," from L. com- "together" (see com-) + initiare "to initiate," from initium (see initial). Spelling with double -m- began in French and was established in English by 1500. Related: Commenced; commencing. 韦氏大学 com·mence \kə-ˈmen(t)s\ verb (com·menced ; com·menc·ing) Etymology: Middle English comencen, from Anglo-French comencer, from Vulgar Latin *cominitiare, from Latin com- + Late Latin initiare to begin, from Latin, to initiate Date: 14th century transitive verb : to enter upon : begin
intransitive verb
1. : to have or make a beginning : start
2. chiefly British : to take a degree at a university Synonyms: see begin • com·menc·er noun 美国传统词典英汉 com.mence AHD:[kə-mĕnsʹ] D.J.[kəˈmens] K.K.[kəˈmɛns] v.（动词） com.menced, com.menc.ing, com.menc.es v.tr.（及物动词） To begin; start. 开始；起动 v.intr.（不及物动词） To enter upon or have a beginning; start.See Synonyms at begin 进入或有开始；起动参见 begin
语源 Middle English commencen 中古英语 commencen from Old French comencier 源自 古法语 comencier from Vulgar Latin *cominitiāre 源自 俗拉丁语 *cominitiāre Latin com- [intensive pref.] * see com- 拉丁语 com- [加强语气的前缀] *参见 com- Late Latin initiāre [to begin] from Latin initium [beginning] * see ei- 后期拉丁语 initiāre [开始] 源自 拉丁语 initium [开头] *参见 ei-
继承用法
commencʹer n.（名词）
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commence (v.) c.1300, from O.Fr. comencier "to begin, start" (10c., Mod.Fr. commencer), from V.L. *cominitiare, originally "to initiate as priest, consecrate," from L. com- "together" (see com-) + initiare "to initiate," from initium (see initial). Spelling with double -m- began in French and was established in English by 1500. Related: Commenced; commencing. 韦氏大学 com·mence \kə-ˈmen(t)s\ verb (com·menced ; com·menc·ing) Etymology: Middle English comencen, from Anglo-French comencer, from Vulgar Latin *cominitiare, from Latin com- + Late Latin initiare to begin, from Latin, to initiate Date: 14th century transitive verb : to enter upon : begin
intransitive verb
1. : to have or make a beginning : start
2. chiefly British : to take a degree at a university Synonyms: see begin • com·menc·er noun 美国传统词典英汉 com.mence AHD:[kə-mĕnsʹ] D.J.[kəˈmens] K.K.[kəˈmɛns] v.（动词） com.menced, com.menc.ing, com.menc.es v.tr.（及物动词） To begin; start. 开始；起动 v.intr.（不及物动词） To enter upon or have a beginning; start.See Synonyms at begin 进入或有开始；起动参见 begin
语源 Middle English commencen 中古英语 commencen from Old French comencier 源自 古法语 comencier from Vulgar Latin *cominitiāre 源自 俗拉丁语 *cominitiāre Latin com- [intensive pref.] * see com- 拉丁语 com- [加强语气的前缀] *参见 com- Late Latin initiāre [to begin] from Latin initium [beginning] * see ei- 后期拉丁语 initiāre [开始] 源自 拉丁语 initium [开头] *参见 ei-
继承用法
commencʹer n.（名词）
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initiative (n.)1793, “that which begins,” also “power of initiating,” from Fr. initiative (1560s), from L. initiatus (see initiation). First attested in English in writings of William Godwin. Phrase take the initiative recorded by 1844.韦氏大学ini·tia·tiveI. \i-ˈni-shə-tiv also -shē-ə-tiv\ adjective Date: 1795
: of or relating to initiation : introductory, preliminary
II. noun
Date: 1793
1. : an introductory step
- : energy or aptitude displayed in initiation of action : enterprise
- a. : the right to initiate legislative action
b. : a procedure enabling a specified number of voters by petition to propose a law and secure its submission to the electorate or to the legislature for approval — compare referendum 1
•
- on one’s own initiative
美国传统词典英汉
in.i.tia.tive
AHD:[ĭ-nĭshʹə-tĭv]
D.J.[ɪˈnɪʃətɪv]
K.K.[ɪˈnɪʃətɪv]
n.（名词）
The power or ability to begin or to follow through energetically with a plan or task; enterprise and determination.
首创精神，进取心：开始并精力充沛地执行一项计划、任务的力量或能力；进取心和决心
A beginning or introductory step; an opening move:
率先，开端：开始的、初级的阶段；公开的行动：
took the initiative in trying to solve the problem.
开始着手试图解决这个问题
The power or right to introduce a new legislative measure.
立法提案权：采取一种新的立法措施的能力或权利
The right and procedure by which citizens can propose a law by petition and ensure its submission to the electorate.
革命立法提案权：一种权利和程序，通过它们公民可以通过请愿形式提出一项法案并将其提交给选举团
adj.（形容词）
Of or relating to initiation.
开始的：开始的或与开始有关的
Used to initiate; initiatory.
起初的，初步的：用来开始的；初步的
习惯用语
on (one’s) own initiative
Without prompting or direction from others; on one’s own.
自主的：没有他人的怂勇或指导的；自己做主的
继承用法
iniʹtiatively adv.（副词）
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initiative (n.)1793, “that which begins,” also “power of initiating,” from Fr. initiative (1560s), from L. initiatus (see initiation). First attested in English in writings of William Godwin. Phrase take the initiative recorded by 1844.韦氏大学ini·tia·tiveI. \i-ˈni-shə-tiv also -shē-ə-tiv\ adjective Date: 1795
: of or relating to initiation : introductory, preliminary
II. noun
Date: 1793
1. : an introductory step
- : energy or aptitude displayed in initiation of action : enterprise
- a. : the right to initiate legislative action
b. : a procedure enabling a specified number of voters by petition to propose a law and secure its submission to the electorate or to the legislature for approval — compare referendum 1
•
- on one’s own initiative
美国传统词典英汉
in.i.tia.tive
AHD:[ĭ-nĭshʹə-tĭv]
D.J.[ɪˈnɪʃətɪv]
K.K.[ɪˈnɪʃətɪv]
n.（名词）
The power or ability to begin or to follow through energetically with a plan or task; enterprise and determination.
首创精神，进取心：开始并精力充沛地执行一项计划、任务的力量或能力；进取心和决心
A beginning or introductory step; an opening move:
率先，开端：开始的、初级的阶段；公开的行动：
took the initiative in trying to solve the problem.
开始着手试图解决这个问题
The power or right to introduce a new legislative measure.
立法提案权：采取一种新的立法措施的能力或权利
The right and procedure by which citizens can propose a law by petition and ensure its submission to the electorate.
革命立法提案权：一种权利和程序，通过它们公民可以通过请愿形式提出一项法案并将其提交给选举团
adj.（形容词）
Of or relating to initiation.
开始的：开始的或与开始有关的
Used to initiate; initiatory.
起初的，初步的：用来开始的；初步的
习惯用语
on (one’s) own initiative
Without prompting or direction from others; on one’s own.
自主的：没有他人的怂勇或指导的；自己做主的
继承用法
iniʹtiatively adv.（副词）
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Etymonline
initiate
initiate (n.)
“one who has been initiated,” 1811, from pp. adj. initiate (c.1600); see initiate (v.).
Etymonline
initiate
initiate (v.)
c.1600, “introduce to some practice or system,” also “begin, set going,” from L. initiatus, pp. of initiare “to begin, originate,” from initium “beginning” (see initial). In some senses a back formation from initiation. Related: Initiated; initiates; initiating; initiator.
韦氏大学
initiate
I. ini·ti·ate \i-ˈni-shē-ˌāt\ transitive verb
(-at·ed ; -at·ing)
Etymology: Late Latin initiatus, past participle of initiare, from Latin, to induct, from initium
Date: 1533
1. : to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
- : to induct into membership by or as if by special rites
- : to instruct in the rudiments or principles of something : introduce
Synonyms: see begin
• ini·ti·a·tor -ˌā-tər\ noun
II. ini·tiate \i-ˈni-sh(ē-)ət\ adjective
Date: 1537 - a. : initiated or properly admitted (as to membership or an office)
b. : instructed in some secret knowledge - obsolete : relating to an initiate
III. ini·tiate \i-ˈni-sh(ē-)ət\ noun
Date: 1811 - : a person who is undergoing or has undergone an initiation
- : a person who is instructed or adept in some special field
美国传统词典英汉
in.i.ti.ate
AHD:[ĭ-nĭshʹē-āt’]
D.J.[ɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt]
K.K.[ɪˈnɪʃiˌet]
v.tr.（及物动词）
in.i.ti.at.ed, in.i.ti.at.ing, in.i.ti.ates
To set going by taking the first step; begin:
开始：展开最初的工作；开始：
initiated trade with developing nations.See Synonyms at begin
开始与发展中国家的贸易参见 begin
To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity.
入门指导：使了解一个新领域、产生新兴趣、学会新技能或开展新活动
To admit into membership, as with ceremonies or ritual.
接纳：接纳…为会员，伴有仪式或典礼
adj.（形容词）
AHD:[-ĭt]
Initiated or admitted, as to membership or a position of authority.
新入的：被接纳或承认的，如会员资格或一个有权力的职位
Instructed in esoteric knowledge.
授以深奥知识的
Introduced to something new.
启蒙的：被教给新东西的
n.（名词）
AHD:[-ĭt]
One who is being or has been initiated.
入会者：正在被或已被接纳了的人
One who has been introduced to or has attained knowledge in a particular field.
被传授了初步知识的人：已被引入或熟悉某一特定领域知识的人
语源 Latin initiāre initiāt- 拉丁语 initiāre initiāt- from initium [beginning] * see ei- 源自 initium [开始] *参见 ei-
继承用法
iniʹtia’tor n.（名词）
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Etymonline
initiate
initiate (n.)
“one who has been initiated,” 1811, from pp. adj. initiate (c.1600); see initiate (v.).
Etymonline
initiate
initiate (v.)
c.1600, “introduce to some practice or system,” also “begin, set going,” from L. initiatus, pp. of initiare “to begin, originate,” from initium “beginning” (see initial). In some senses a back formation from initiation. Related: Initiated; initiates; initiating; initiator.
韦氏大学
initiate
I. ini·ti·ate \i-ˈni-shē-ˌāt\ transitive verb
(-at·ed ; -at·ing)
Etymology: Late Latin initiatus, past participle of initiare, from Latin, to induct, from initium
Date: 1533
1. : to cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
- : to induct into membership by or as if by special rites
- : to instruct in the rudiments or principles of something : introduce
Synonyms: see begin
• ini·ti·a·tor -ˌā-tər\ noun
II. ini·tiate \i-ˈni-sh(ē-)ət\ adjective
Date: 1537 - a. : initiated or properly admitted (as to membership or an office)
b. : instructed in some secret knowledge - obsolete : relating to an initiate
III. ini·tiate \i-ˈni-sh(ē-)ət\ noun
Date: 1811 - : a person who is undergoing or has undergone an initiation
- : a person who is instructed or adept in some special field
美国传统词典英汉
in.i.ti.ate
AHD:[ĭ-nĭshʹē-āt’]
D.J.[ɪˈnɪʃiːˌeɪt]
K.K.[ɪˈnɪʃiˌet]
v.tr.（及物动词）
in.i.ti.at.ed, in.i.ti.at.ing, in.i.ti.ates
To set going by taking the first step; begin:
开始：展开最初的工作；开始：
initiated trade with developing nations.See Synonyms at begin
开始与发展中国家的贸易参见 begin
To introduce to a new field, interest, skill, or activity.
入门指导：使了解一个新领域、产生新兴趣、学会新技能或开展新活动
To admit into membership, as with ceremonies or ritual.
接纳：接纳…为会员，伴有仪式或典礼
adj.（形容词）
AHD:[-ĭt]
Initiated or admitted, as to membership or a position of authority.
新入的：被接纳或承认的，如会员资格或一个有权力的职位
Instructed in esoteric knowledge.
授以深奥知识的
Introduced to something new.
启蒙的：被教给新东西的
n.（名词）
AHD:[-ĭt]
One who is being or has been initiated.
入会者：正在被或已被接纳了的人
One who has been introduced to or has attained knowledge in a particular field.
被传授了初步知识的人：已被引入或熟悉某一特定领域知识的人
语源 Latin initiāre initiāt- 拉丁语 initiāre initiāt- from initium [beginning] * see ei- 源自 initium [开始] *参见 ei-
继承用法
iniʹtia’tor n.（名词）
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perishable perishable (adj.) late 15c., perysabyl, from M.Fr. périssable, and later (in modern form), 1610s, directly from perish + -able. As a noun, perishables, in reference to foodstuffs, is attested from 1895. 韦氏大学 per·ish·able \ˈper-i-shə-bəl, ˈpe-ri-\ adjective Date: 1611 : liable to perish : liable to spoil or decay
• per·ish·abil·i·ty \ˌper-i-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌpe-ri-\ noun • perishable noun 美国传统词典英汉 per.ish.a.ble AHD:[pĕrʹĭ-shə-bəl] D.J.[ˈperɪʃəbəl] K.K.[ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl] adj.（形容词） Subject to decay, spoilage, or destruction. 易腐败、损耗或毁灭的 n.（名词） Something, especially foodstuff, subject to decay or spoilage. Often used in the plural. 某些东西，尤指食物是易腐败的。常用做复数
继承用法
per’ishabilʹity 或 perʹishableness n.（名词）
perʹishably adv.（副词）
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perishable perishable (adj.) late 15c., perysabyl, from M.Fr. périssable, and later (in modern form), 1610s, directly from perish + -able. As a noun, perishables, in reference to foodstuffs, is attested from 1895. 韦氏大学 per·ish·able \ˈper-i-shə-bəl, ˈpe-ri-\ adjective Date: 1611 : liable to perish : liable to spoil or decay
• per·ish·abil·i·ty \ˌper-i-shə-ˈbi-lə-tē, ˌpe-ri-\ noun • perishable noun 美国传统词典英汉 per.ish.a.ble AHD:[pĕrʹĭ-shə-bəl] D.J.[ˈperɪʃəbəl] K.K.[ˈpɛrɪʃəbəl] adj.（形容词） Subject to decay, spoilage, or destruction. 易腐败、损耗或毁灭的 n.（名词） Something, especially foodstuff, subject to decay or spoilage. Often used in the plural. 某些东西，尤指食物是易腐败的。常用做复数
继承用法
per’ishabilʹity 或 perʹishableness n.（名词）
perʹishably adv.（副词）
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sedition (n.) late 14c., "rebellion," from O.Fr. sedicion, from L. seditionem (nom. seditio) "civil disorder, dissention," lit. "a going apart, separation," from se- "apart" (see secret) + itio "a going," from pp. of ire "to go" (see ion). Meaning "conduct or language inciting to rebellion against a lawful government" is from 1838. An Old English word for it was folcslite. 韦氏大学 se·di·tion \si-ˈdi-shən\ noun Etymology: Middle English sedicioun, from Anglo-French sediciun, from Latin sedition-, seditio, literally, separation, from sed-, se- apart + ition-, itio act of going, from ire to go — more at secede, issue Date: 14th century : incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority 美国传统词典英汉 se.di.tion AHD:[sĭ-dĭshʹən] D.J.[sɪˈdɪʃən] K.K.[sɪˈdɪʃən] n.（名词） Conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of a state. 煽动言论：煽动反对政府当局的反叛行为或言论 Insurrection; rebellion. 反叛；暴动
语源
Middle English sedicioun [violent party strife]
中古英语 sedicioun [激烈的政党之争]
from Old French sedition
源自 古法语 sedition
from Latin sēditiō sēditiōn-
源自 拉丁语 sēditiō sēditiōn-
sēd-, sē- [apart] * see s(w)e-
sēd-, sē- [分开的] *参见 s(w)e-
itiō [act of going] from itus [past participle of] īre [to go] * see ei-
itiō [走的行为] 源自 itus [] īre的过去分词 [去] *参见 ei-
继承用法
sediʹtionist n.（名词）
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sedition (n.) late 14c., "rebellion," from O.Fr. sedicion, from L. seditionem (nom. seditio) "civil disorder, dissention," lit. "a going apart, separation," from se- "apart" (see secret) + itio "a going," from pp. of ire "to go" (see ion). Meaning "conduct or language inciting to rebellion against a lawful government" is from 1838. An Old English word for it was folcslite. 韦氏大学 se·di·tion \si-ˈdi-shən\ noun Etymology: Middle English sedicioun, from Anglo-French sediciun, from Latin sedition-, seditio, literally, separation, from sed-, se- apart + ition-, itio act of going, from ire to go — more at secede, issue Date: 14th century : incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority 美国传统词典英汉 se.di.tion AHD:[sĭ-dĭshʹən] D.J.[sɪˈdɪʃən] K.K.[sɪˈdɪʃən] n.（名词） Conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of a state. 煽动言论：煽动反对政府当局的反叛行为或言论 Insurrection; rebellion. 反叛；暴动
语源
Middle English sedicioun [violent party strife]
中古英语 sedicioun [激烈的政党之争]
from Old French sedition
源自 古法语 sedition
from Latin sēditiō sēditiōn-
源自 拉丁语 sēditiō sēditiōn-
sēd-, sē- [apart] * see s(w)e-
sēd-, sē- [分开的] *参见 s(w)e-
itiō [act of going] from itus [past participle of] īre [to go] * see ei-
itiō [走的行为] 源自 itus [] īre的过去分词 [去] *参见 ei-
继承用法
sediʹtionist n.（名词）
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Etymonline
liturgy
liturgy (n.)
1550s, “the service of the Holy Eucharist,” from M.Fr. liturgie or directly from L.L./M.L. liturgia “public service, public worship,” from Gk. leitourgia “a liturgy; public duty, ministration, ministry,” from leitourgos “one who performs a public ceremony or service, public servant,” from leito- “public” (from laos “people;” cf. leiton “public hall,” leite “priestess;” see lay (adj.)) + -ergos “that works,” from ergon “work” (see urge (v.)). Meaning “collective formulas for the conduct of divine service in Christian churches” is from 1590s.
韦氏大学
lit·ur·gy
\ˈli-tər-jē\ noun
(plural -gies)
Etymology: Late Latin liturgia, from Greek leitourgia public service, from Greek (Attic) leïton public building (from Greek laos — Attic leōs — people) + -ourgia -urgy
Date: 1560
1. often capitalized : a eucharistic rite
2. : a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
3. : a customary repertoire of ideas, phrases, or observances
美国传统词典英汉
lit.ur.gy
AHD:[lĭtʹər-jē]
D.J.[ˈlɪtədʒiː]
K.K.[ˈlɪtədʒi]
n.（名词）
【复数】 lit.ur.gies
A prescribed form or set of forms for public Christian ceremonies; ritual.
礼拜仪式：基督教公开典礼的一种规定或一整套模式；典礼
Often Liturgy The sacrament of the Eucharist.
常作 Liturgy 圣桑典礼
语源 Late Latin lītūrgia 后期拉丁语 lītūrgia from Greek leitourgia [public service] 源自 希腊语 leitourgia [公共礼拜] from leitourgos [public servant] 源自 leitourgos [公众的佣人] lēos leit- [people] variant of laos lēos leit- [人] laos的变体 ergon [work] * see werg- ergon [工作] *参见 werg-
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Etymonline
liturgy
liturgy (n.)
1550s, “the service of the Holy Eucharist,” from M.Fr. liturgie or directly from L.L./M.L. liturgia “public service, public worship,” from Gk. leitourgia “a liturgy; public duty, ministration, ministry,” from leitourgos “one who performs a public ceremony or service, public servant,” from leito- “public” (from laos “people;” cf. leiton “public hall,” leite “priestess;” see lay (adj.)) + -ergos “that works,” from ergon “work” (see urge (v.)). Meaning “collective formulas for the conduct of divine service in Christian churches” is from 1590s.
韦氏大学
lit·ur·gy
\ˈli-tər-jē\ noun
(plural -gies)
Etymology: Late Latin liturgia, from Greek leitourgia public service, from Greek (Attic) leïton public building (from Greek laos — Attic leōs — people) + -ourgia -urgy
Date: 1560
1. often capitalized : a eucharistic rite
2. : a rite or body of rites prescribed for public worship
3. : a customary repertoire of ideas, phrases, or observances
美国传统词典英汉
lit.ur.gy
AHD:[lĭtʹər-jē]
D.J.[ˈlɪtədʒiː]
K.K.[ˈlɪtədʒi]
n.（名词）
【复数】 lit.ur.gies
A prescribed form or set of forms for public Christian ceremonies; ritual.
礼拜仪式：基督教公开典礼的一种规定或一整套模式；典礼
Often Liturgy The sacrament of the Eucharist.
常作 Liturgy 圣桑典礼
语源 Late Latin lītūrgia 后期拉丁语 lītūrgia from Greek leitourgia [public service] 源自 希腊语 leitourgia [公共礼拜] from leitourgos [public servant] 源自 leitourgos [公众的佣人] lēos leit- [people] variant of laos lēos leit- [人] laos的变体 ergon [work] * see werg- ergon [工作] *参见 werg-
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argonargon (n.)chemical element, 1894, Modern Latin, from Gk. argon, neuter of argos “lazy, idle, not working the ground, living without labor,” from a- “without” (see a- (3)) + ergon “work” (see urge (v.)). So called by its discoverers, Baron Rayleigh and Sir William Ramsay, for its inert qualities.韦氏大学ar·gon\ˈär-ˌgän\ noun Etymology: Greek, neuter of argos idle, lazy, from a- + ergon work; from its relative inertness — more at work Date: 1894a colorless odorless inert gaseous element found in the air and in volcanic gases and used especially in welding, lasers, and electric bulbs — see element table
美国传统词典英汉
ar.gon
AHD:[ärʹgŏn’]
D.J.[ˈɑːˌgɒn]
K.K.[ˈɑrˌgɑn]
n.Symbol Ar （名词）符号 Ar
A colorless, odorless, inert gaseous element constituting approximately one percent of Earth’s atmosphere, from which it is commercially obtained by fractionation for use in electric light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and radio vacuum tubes and as an inert gas shield in arc welding. Atomic number 18; atomic weight 39.94; melting point -189.2°C; boiling point -185.7°C.See table at element
氩：无色无味惰性气体元素，构成地球大气约百分之一的部分，它可通过分馏法大量获取，使用于电灯泡，荧光灯及收音机真空管中，并可在电弧焊接中作惰性气体屏蔽物。原子序数18；原子量39.94；熔点-189.2°C；沸点-185.7°C参见 element
语源 Greek [neuter of] argos [idle, inert] 希腊语 [] argos的中性 [懒惰的，惰性的] a- [without] * see a- 1 a- [没有] *参见 a-1 ergon [work] * see werg- ergon [工作] *参见 werg-
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argonargon (n.)chemical element, 1894, Modern Latin, from Gk. argon, neuter of argos “lazy, idle, not working the ground, living without labor,” from a- “without” (see a- (3)) + ergon “work” (see urge (v.)). So called by its discoverers, Baron Rayleigh and Sir William Ramsay, for its inert qualities.韦氏大学ar·gon\ˈär-ˌgän\ noun Etymology: Greek, neuter of argos idle, lazy, from a- + ergon work; from its relative inertness — more at work Date: 1894a colorless odorless inert gaseous element found in the air and in volcanic gases and used especially in welding, lasers, and electric bulbs — see element table
美国传统词典英汉
ar.gon
AHD:[ärʹgŏn’]
D.J.[ˈɑːˌgɒn]
K.K.[ˈɑrˌgɑn]
n.Symbol Ar （名词）符号 Ar
A colorless, odorless, inert gaseous element constituting approximately one percent of Earth’s atmosphere, from which it is commercially obtained by fractionation for use in electric light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, and radio vacuum tubes and as an inert gas shield in arc welding. Atomic number 18; atomic weight 39.94; melting point -189.2°C; boiling point -185.7°C.See table at element
氩：无色无味惰性气体元素，构成地球大气约百分之一的部分，它可通过分馏法大量获取，使用于电灯泡，荧光灯及收音机真空管中，并可在电弧焊接中作惰性气体屏蔽物。原子序数18；原子量39.94；熔点-189.2°C；沸点-185.7°C参见 element
语源 Greek [neuter of] argos [idle, inert] 希腊语 [] argos的中性 [懒惰的，惰性的] a- [without] * see a- 1 a- [没有] *参见 a-1 ergon [work] * see werg- ergon [工作] *参见 werg-
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dramaturge dramaturge (n.) "dramatist," 1870, from Fr. dramaturge, from Gk. dramatourgos "a dramatist," from drama (gen. dramatos) + ergos "worker" (see urge (v.)). 韦氏大学 dra·ma·turge noun or dra·ma·turg \ˈdra-mə-ˌtərj, ˈdrä-\ Date: 1870 : a specialist in dramaturgy 美国传统词典英汉 dram.a.turge AHD:[drămʹə-tûrj', dräʹmə-] D.J.[ˈdræməˌtɜːdʒ, ˈdrɑːmə-] K.K.[ˈdræməˌtɝdʒ, ˈdrɑmə-] n.（名词） A writer or adapter of plays; a playwright. 写剧本的人：戏的作者或改编者；剧作家
语源 French 法语 from Greek dramatourgos 源自 希腊语 dramatourgos drama dramat- [drama] * see drama drama dramat- [戏剧] *参见 drama ergon [work] * see werg- ergon [作品] *参见 werg-
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dramaturge dramaturge (n.) "dramatist," 1870, from Fr. dramaturge, from Gk. dramatourgos "a dramatist," from drama (gen. dramatos) + ergos "worker" (see urge (v.)). 韦氏大学 dra·ma·turge noun or dra·ma·turg \ˈdra-mə-ˌtərj, ˈdrä-\ Date: 1870 : a specialist in dramaturgy 美国传统词典英汉 dram.a.turge AHD:[drămʹə-tûrj', dräʹmə-] D.J.[ˈdræməˌtɜːdʒ, ˈdrɑːmə-] K.K.[ˈdræməˌtɝdʒ, ˈdrɑmə-] n.（名词） A writer or adapter of plays; a playwright. 写剧本的人：戏的作者或改编者；剧作家
语源 French 法语 from Greek dramatourgos 源自 希腊语 dramatourgos drama dramat- [drama] * see drama drama dramat- [戏剧] *参见 drama ergon [work] * see werg- ergon [作品] *参见 werg-
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Etymonline coerce coerce (v.) mid-15c., cohercen, from M.Fr. cohercer, from L. coercere "to control, restrain, shut up together," from com- "together" (see co-) + arcere "to enclose, confine, contain, ward off," from PIE *ark- "to hold, contain, guard" (see arcane). Related: Coerced; coercing. No record of the word between late 15c. and mid-17c.; its reappearance 1650s is perhaps a back formation from coercion. 韦氏大学 co·erce \kō-ˈərs\ transitive verb (co·erced ; co·erc·ing) Etymology: Middle English cohercen, from Anglo-French *cohercer Latin coercēre, from co- + arcēre to shut up, enclose — more at ark Date: 15th century 1. : to restrain or dominate by force
- : to compel to an act or choice
- : to achieve by force or threat
Synonyms: see force • co·erc·ible \-ˈər-sə-bəl\ adjective 美国传统词典英汉 co.erce AHD:[kō-ûrsʹ] D.J.[kəʊˈɜːs] K.K.[koˈɝs] v.tr.（及物动词） co.erced, co.erc.ing, co.erc.es To force to act or think in a certain way by use of pressure, threats, or intimidation; compel. 强制：通过采用压力、威胁或恐吓强制按某种方法行动或思考；强迫 To dominate, restrain, or control forcibly: 控制，限制：强制地支配、限制或控制： coerced the strikers into compliance.See Synonyms at force 强迫罢工者妥协参见 force To bring about by force or threat: 威胁，逼迫：通过武力和威胁产生： efforts to coerce agreement. 强迫妥协的力量
语源 Latin coercēre [to control, restrain] 拉丁语 coercēre [控制，限制] co- [co-] co- [前缀，表“相互，一起”] arcēre [to enclose, confine] arcēre [关，禁闭]
继承用法
coercʹer n.（名词）
coercʹible adj.（形容词）
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Etymonline coerce coerce (v.) mid-15c., cohercen, from M.Fr. cohercer, from L. coercere "to control, restrain, shut up together," from com- "together" (see co-) + arcere "to enclose, confine, contain, ward off," from PIE *ark- "to hold, contain, guard" (see arcane). Related: Coerced; coercing. No record of the word between late 15c. and mid-17c.; its reappearance 1650s is perhaps a back formation from coercion. 韦氏大学 co·erce \kō-ˈərs\ transitive verb (co·erced ; co·erc·ing) Etymology: Middle English cohercen, from Anglo-French *cohercer Latin coercēre, from co- + arcēre to shut up, enclose — more at ark Date: 15th century 1. : to restrain or dominate by force
- : to compel to an act or choice
- : to achieve by force or threat
Synonyms: see force • co·erc·ible \-ˈər-sə-bəl\ adjective 美国传统词典英汉 co.erce AHD:[kō-ûrsʹ] D.J.[kəʊˈɜːs] K.K.[koˈɝs] v.tr.（及物动词） co.erced, co.erc.ing, co.erc.es To force to act or think in a certain way by use of pressure, threats, or intimidation; compel. 强制：通过采用压力、威胁或恐吓强制按某种方法行动或思考；强迫 To dominate, restrain, or control forcibly: 控制，限制：强制地支配、限制或控制： coerced the strikers into compliance.See Synonyms at force 强迫罢工者妥协参见 force To bring about by force or threat: 威胁，逼迫：通过武力和威胁产生： efforts to coerce agreement. 强迫妥协的力量
语源 Latin coercēre [to control, restrain] 拉丁语 coercēre [控制，限制] co- [co-] co- [前缀，表“相互，一起”] arcēre [to enclose, confine] arcēre [关，禁闭]
继承用法
coercʹer n.（名词）
coercʹible adj.（形容词）
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wrought
mid-13c., from past participle of M.E. werken (see work).
韦氏大学
wrought
I. \ˈrȯt\
past and past participle of work
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of worken to work
Date: 13th century
1. : worked into shape by artistry or effort
- : elaborately embellished : ornamented
- : processed for use : manufactured
- : beaten into shape by tools : hammered — used of metals
- : deeply stirred : excited — often used with up
美国传统词典英汉 wrought AHD:[rôt] D.J.[rɔːt] K.K.[rɔt] v.（动词） A past tense and a past participle of work work的过去式和过去分词 adj.（形容词） Put together; created: 放在一起的；制成的： a carefully wrought plan. 一项精心制定的计划 Shaped by hammering with tools. Used chiefly of metals or metalwork. 锻造的：用工具锤炼而成形的。常用于金属或金属制品 Made delicately or elaborately. 精制的：制作精巧或精心制作的
语源
Middle English wroght
中古英语 wroght
from Old English geworht [past participle of] wyrcan [to work] * see werg-
源自 古英语 geworht [] wyrcan的过去分词 [工作] *参见 werg-
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wrought
mid-13c., from past participle of M.E. werken (see work).
韦氏大学
wrought
I. \ˈrȯt\
past and past participle of work
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of worken to work
Date: 13th century
1. : worked into shape by artistry or effort
- : elaborately embellished : ornamented
- : processed for use : manufactured
- : beaten into shape by tools : hammered — used of metals
- : deeply stirred : excited — often used with up
美国传统词典英汉 wrought AHD:[rôt] D.J.[rɔːt] K.K.[rɔt] v.（动词） A past tense and a past participle of work work的过去式和过去分词 adj.（形容词） Put together; created: 放在一起的；制成的： a carefully wrought plan. 一项精心制定的计划 Shaped by hammering with tools. Used chiefly of metals or metalwork. 锻造的：用工具锤炼而成形的。常用于金属或金属制品 Made delicately or elaborately. 精制的：制作精巧或精心制作的
语源
Middle English wroght
中古英语 wroght
from Old English geworht [past participle of] wyrcan [to work] * see werg-
源自 古英语 geworht [] wyrcan的过去分词 [工作] *参见 werg-
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Etymonline
collaborate
collaborate (v.)
1871, back formation from collaborator. Given a bad sense in World War II. Related: Collaborated; collaborating.
韦氏大学
col·lab·o·rate
\kə-ˈla-bə-ˌrāt\ intransitive verb
(-rat·ed ; -rat·ing)
Etymology: Late Latin collaboratus, past participle of collaborare to labor together, from Latin com- + laborare to labor — more at labor
Date: 1871
1. : to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
2. : to cooperate with or willingly assist an enemy of one’s country and especially an occupying force
3. : to cooperate with an agency or instrumentality with which one is not immediately connected
• col·lab·o·ra·tion -ˌla-bə-ˈrā-shən\ noun
• col·lab·o·ra·tive -ˈla-bə-ˌrā-tiv, -b(ə-)rə-\ adjective or noun
• col·lab·o·ra·tive·ly -lē\ adverb
• col·lab·o·ra·tor -ˈla-bə-ˌrā-tər\ noun
美国传统词典英汉
col.lab.o.rate
AHD:[kə-lăbʹə-rāt’]
D.J.[kəˈlæbəˌreɪt]
K.K.[kəˈlæbəˌret]
v.intr.（不及物动词）
col.lab.o.rat.ed, col.lab.o.rat.ing, col.lab.o.rates
To work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort.
协作，合作：一起工作，尤指在智力方面的致力合作
To cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one’s country.
勾结：叛逆地合作，如同侵占自己国家的敌人合作
语源 Late Latin collabōrāre collabōrāt- 后期拉丁语 collabōrāre collabōrāt- Latin com- [com-] 拉丁语 com- [前缀，表“一起”] Latin labōrāre [to work] from labor [toil] 拉丁语 labōrāre [工作] 源自 labor [辛苦]
继承用法
collab’oraʹtion n.（名词）
collabʹora’tive adj.（形容词）
collabʹora’tor n.（名词）
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Etymonline
collaborate
collaborate (v.)
1871, back formation from collaborator. Given a bad sense in World War II. Related: Collaborated; collaborating.
韦氏大学
col·lab·o·rate
\kə-ˈla-bə-ˌrāt\ intransitive verb
(-rat·ed ; -rat·ing)
Etymology: Late Latin collaboratus, past participle of collaborare to labor together, from Latin com- + laborare to labor — more at labor
Date: 1871
1. : to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
2. : to cooperate with or willingly assist an enemy of one’s country and especially an occupying force
3. : to cooperate with an agency or instrumentality with which one is not immediately connected
• col·lab·o·ra·tion -ˌla-bə-ˈrā-shən\ noun
• col·lab·o·ra·tive -ˈla-bə-ˌrā-tiv, -b(ə-)rə-\ adjective or noun
• col·lab·o·ra·tive·ly -lē\ adverb
• col·lab·o·ra·tor -ˈla-bə-ˌrā-tər\ noun
美国传统词典英汉
col.lab.o.rate
AHD:[kə-lăbʹə-rāt’]
D.J.[kəˈlæbəˌreɪt]
K.K.[kəˈlæbəˌret]
v.intr.（不及物动词）
col.lab.o.rat.ed, col.lab.o.rat.ing, col.lab.o.rates
To work together, especially in a joint intellectual effort.
协作，合作：一起工作，尤指在智力方面的致力合作
To cooperate treasonably, as with an enemy occupation force in one’s country.
勾结：叛逆地合作，如同侵占自己国家的敌人合作
语源 Late Latin collabōrāre collabōrāt- 后期拉丁语 collabōrāre collabōrāt- Latin com- [com-] 拉丁语 com- [前缀，表“一起”] Latin labōrāre [to work] from labor [toil] 拉丁语 labōrāre [工作] 源自 labor [辛苦]
继承用法
collab’oraʹtion n.（名词）
collabʹora’tive adj.（形容词）
collabʹora’tor n.（名词）
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mid-14c., from L. copiosus "plentiful," from copia "an abundance, ample supply, profusion, plenty," from com- "with" (see com-) + ops (gen. opis) "power, wealth, resources," from PIE root *op- "to work, produce in abundance" (see opus). Related: Copiously.
韦氏大学
co·pi·ous
\ˈkō-pē-əs\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin copiosus, from copia abundance, from co- + ops wealth — more at opulent
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : yielding something abundantly
<a>
b. : plentiful in number
- a. : full of thought, information, or matter
b. : profuse or exuberant in words, expression, or style
</a><a></a> - : present in large quantity : taking place on a large scale
Synonyms: see plentiful • co·pi·ous·ly adverb • co·pi·ous·ness noun 美国传统词典英汉 co.pi.ous AHD:[kōʹpē-əs] D.J.[ˈkəʊpiːəs] K.K.[ˈkopiəs] adj.（形容词） Yielding or containing plenty; affording ample supply: 丰富的：产量或内涵丰富的；提供充足供应的： a copious harvest.See Synonyms at plentiful 大丰收参见 plentiful Large in quantity; abundant: 大量的；充足的： copious rainfall. 充足的降雨（量） Abounding in matter, thoughts, or words; wordy: 冗长的：在主题、思想或文字方面繁复的；累赘的： “I found our speech copious without order, and energetic without rules”(Samuel Johnson) “我发现我们的语言冗长而缺乏条理，有力但没有规范”(塞缪尔·约翰逊)
语源 Middle English 中古英语 from Latin cōpiōsus 源自 拉丁语 cōpiōsus from cōpia [abundance] * see op- 源自 cōpia [充足] *参见 op-
继承用法
coʹpiously adv.（副词）
coʹpiousness n.（名词）</a>
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mid-14c., from L. copiosus "plentiful," from copia "an abundance, ample supply, profusion, plenty," from com- "with" (see com-) + ops (gen. opis) "power, wealth, resources," from PIE root *op- "to work, produce in abundance" (see opus). Related: Copiously.
韦氏大学
co·pi·ous
\ˈkō-pē-əs\ adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin copiosus, from copia abundance, from co- + ops wealth — more at opulent
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : yielding something abundantly
<a>
b. : plentiful in number
- a. : full of thought, information, or matter
b. : profuse or exuberant in words, expression, or style
</a><a></a> - : present in large quantity : taking place on a large scale
Synonyms: see plentiful • co·pi·ous·ly adverb • co·pi·ous·ness noun 美国传统词典英汉 co.pi.ous AHD:[kōʹpē-əs] D.J.[ˈkəʊpiːəs] K.K.[ˈkopiəs] adj.（形容词） Yielding or containing plenty; affording ample supply: 丰富的：产量或内涵丰富的；提供充足供应的： a copious harvest.See Synonyms at plentiful 大丰收参见 plentiful Large in quantity; abundant: 大量的；充足的： copious rainfall. 充足的降雨（量） Abounding in matter, thoughts, or words; wordy: 冗长的：在主题、思想或文字方面繁复的；累赘的： “I found our speech copious without order, and energetic without rules”(Samuel Johnson) “我发现我们的语言冗长而缺乏条理，有力但没有规范”(塞缪尔·约翰逊)
语源 Middle English 中古英语 from Latin cōpiōsus 源自 拉丁语 cōpiōsus from cōpia [abundance] * see op- 源自 cōpia [充足] *参见 op-
继承用法
coʹpiously adv.（副词）
coʹpiousness n.（名词）</a>
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Etymonline episcopal episcopal (adj.) mid-15c., from M.Fr. épiscopal (14c.), from L.L. episcopalis, from L. episcopus "an overseer" (see bishop). Reference to a church governed by bishops is 1752. With a capital E-, the ordinary designation of the Anglican church in the U.S. and Scotland. 韦氏大学 epis·co·pal \i-ˈpis-kə-pəl, -bəl\ adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin episcopalis, from episcopus bishop — more at bishop Date: 15th century 1. : of or relating to a bishop 2. : of, having, or constituting government by bishops 3. capitalized : of or relating to the Protestant Episcopal Church representing the Anglican communion in the United States • epis·co·pal·ly \-p(ə-)lē\ adverb 韦氏大学 Episcopal noun Date: 1752 : Episcopalian 美国传统词典英汉 e.pis.co.pal AHD:[ĭ-pĭsʹkə-pəl] D.J.[ɪˈpɪskəpəl] K.K.[ɪˈpɪskəpəl] adj.Abbr. Epis., Episc.（形容词）缩写 Epis., Episc. Of or relating to a bishop. 主教的：与主教有关的 Of, relating to, or involving church government by bishops. 主教制的：与主教制有关的 Episcopal Of or relating to the Episcopal Church. Episcopal 新教圣公会的：与美国新教圣公会有关的
语源 Middle English 中古英语 from Late Latin episcopālis 源自 后期拉丁语 episcopālis from episcopus [bishop] 源自 episcopus [主教] from Greek episkopos [overseer] 源自 希腊语 episkopos [监工] epi- [epi-] epi- [前缀，表“在…之上”] skopos [watcher] * see spek- skopos [看守] *参见 spek-
继承用法
episʹcopally adv.（副词）
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Etymonline episcopal episcopal (adj.) mid-15c., from M.Fr. épiscopal (14c.), from L.L. episcopalis, from L. episcopus "an overseer" (see bishop). Reference to a church governed by bishops is 1752. With a capital E-, the ordinary designation of the Anglican church in the U.S. and Scotland. 韦氏大学 epis·co·pal \i-ˈpis-kə-pəl, -bəl\ adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin episcopalis, from episcopus bishop — more at bishop Date: 15th century 1. : of or relating to a bishop 2. : of, having, or constituting government by bishops 3. capitalized : of or relating to the Protestant Episcopal Church representing the Anglican communion in the United States • epis·co·pal·ly \-p(ə-)lē\ adverb 韦氏大学 Episcopal noun Date: 1752 : Episcopalian 美国传统词典英汉 e.pis.co.pal AHD:[ĭ-pĭsʹkə-pəl] D.J.[ɪˈpɪskəpəl] K.K.[ɪˈpɪskəpəl] adj.Abbr. Epis., Episc.（形容词）缩写 Epis., Episc. Of or relating to a bishop. 主教的：与主教有关的 Of, relating to, or involving church government by bishops. 主教制的：与主教制有关的 Episcopal Of or relating to the Episcopal Church. Episcopal 新教圣公会的：与美国新教圣公会有关的
语源 Middle English 中古英语 from Late Latin episcopālis 源自 后期拉丁语 episcopālis from episcopus [bishop] 源自 episcopus [主教] from Greek episkopos [overseer] 源自 希腊语 episkopos [监工] epi- [epi-] epi- [前缀，表“在…之上”] skopos [watcher] * see spek- skopos [看守] *参见 spek-
继承用法
episʹcopally adv.（副词）
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horoscope (n.)
c.1050, horoscopus, from L.horoscopus; the modern form is considered to be a mid-16c. reborrowing via M.Fr. horoscope. Ultimately from Gk. horoskopos “nativity, horoscope,” also “one who casts a horoscope,” from hora “hour” (see year) + skopos “watching” (see scope (n.1)), in reference to the hour of one’s birth.
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horo·scope
\ˈhȯr-ə-ˌskōp, ˈhär-\ noun
Etymology: Middle English horoscopum, from Latin horoscopus, from Greek hōroskopos, from hōra + skopos watcher; akin to Greek skopein to look at — more at spy
Date: 14th century
1. : a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one’s birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person’s life
2. : an astrological forecast
美国传统词典英汉
hor.o.scope
AHD:[hôrʹə-skōp’, hŏrʹ-]
D.J.[ˈhɔːrəˌskəʊp, ˈhɒr-]
K.K.[ˈhɔrəˌskop, ˈhɑr-]
n.（名词）
The aspect of the planets and stars at a given moment, such as the moment of a person’s birth, used by astrologers.
星象：占星术需所用的，某一特定时刻（如一个人出生的时刻）的行星与恒星的位置
A diagram of the signs of the zodiac based on such an aspect.
算命天宫图：根据如上诸星位置情况制成的星座图
An astrological forecast, as of a person’s future, based on a diagram of the aspect of the planets and stars at a given moment.
占星：根据某一特定时刻行星与恒星的位置制成的天宫图来进行预言，例如预言一个人的未来
语源 French 法语 from Old French 源自 古法语 from Latin hōroscopus 源自 拉丁语 hōroscopus from Greek hōroskopos 源自 希腊语 hōroskopos hōra [hour, season] * see yēr- hōra [小时，季节] *参见 yēr- skopos [observer] * see spek- skopos [观察者] *参见 spek-
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horoscope (n.)
c.1050, horoscopus, from L.horoscopus; the modern form is considered to be a mid-16c. reborrowing via M.Fr. horoscope. Ultimately from Gk. horoskopos “nativity, horoscope,” also “one who casts a horoscope,” from hora “hour” (see year) + skopos “watching” (see scope (n.1)), in reference to the hour of one’s birth.
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horo·scope
\ˈhȯr-ə-ˌskōp, ˈhär-\ noun
Etymology: Middle English horoscopum, from Latin horoscopus, from Greek hōroskopos, from hōra + skopos watcher; akin to Greek skopein to look at — more at spy
Date: 14th century
1. : a diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one’s birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person’s life
2. : an astrological forecast
美国传统词典英汉
hor.o.scope
AHD:[hôrʹə-skōp’, hŏrʹ-]
D.J.[ˈhɔːrəˌskəʊp, ˈhɒr-]
K.K.[ˈhɔrəˌskop, ˈhɑr-]
n.（名词）
The aspect of the planets and stars at a given moment, such as the moment of a person’s birth, used by astrologers.
星象：占星术需所用的，某一特定时刻（如一个人出生的时刻）的行星与恒星的位置
A diagram of the signs of the zodiac based on such an aspect.
算命天宫图：根据如上诸星位置情况制成的星座图
An astrological forecast, as of a person’s future, based on a diagram of the aspect of the planets and stars at a given moment.
占星：根据某一特定时刻行星与恒星的位置制成的天宫图来进行预言，例如预言一个人的未来
语源 French 法语 from Old French 源自 古法语 from Latin hōroscopus 源自 拉丁语 hōroscopus from Greek hōroskopos 源自 希腊语 hōroskopos hōra [hour, season] * see yēr- hōra [小时，季节] *参见 yēr- skopos [observer] * see spek- skopos [观察者] *参见 spek-
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Etymonline conspectus conspectus (n.) 1836, from L. conspectus "a looking at, sight, view; range or power of vision," from pp. of conspicere "to look at" (see conspicuous). 韦氏大学 con·spec·tus \kən-ˈspek-təs\ noun Etymology: Latin, from conspectus, from conspicere Date: 1825 1. : a usually brief survey or summary (as of an extensive subject) often providing an overall view 2. : outline, synopsis 美国传统词典英汉 con.spec.tus AHD:[kən-spĕkʹtəs] D.J.[kənˈspektəs] K.K.[kənˈspɛktəs] n.（名词） 【复数】 con.spec.tus.es A general survey of a subject. 概观：对一个主题大体上的考察 A synopsis. 大纲
语源
Latin [from past participle of] cōnspicere [to observe] * see conspicuous
拉丁语 [] 源自cōnspicere的过去分词 [观察] *参见 conspicuous
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Etymonline conspectus conspectus (n.) 1836, from L. conspectus "a looking at, sight, view; range or power of vision," from pp. of conspicere "to look at" (see conspicuous). 韦氏大学 con·spec·tus \kən-ˈspek-təs\ noun Etymology: Latin, from conspectus, from conspicere Date: 1825 1. : a usually brief survey or summary (as of an extensive subject) often providing an overall view 2. : outline, synopsis 美国传统词典英汉 con.spec.tus AHD:[kən-spĕkʹtəs] D.J.[kənˈspektəs] K.K.[kənˈspɛktəs] n.（名词） 【复数】 con.spec.tus.es A general survey of a subject. 概观：对一个主题大体上的考察 A synopsis. 大纲
语源
Latin [from past participle of] cōnspicere [to observe] * see conspicuous
拉丁语 [] 源自cōnspicere的过去分词 [观察] *参见 conspicuous
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perspicacious perspicacious (adj.) 1630s, formed as an adjective to perspicacity, from L. perspicax "sharp-sighted, having the power of seeing through; acute" (see perspicacity). Related: Perspicaciously; perspicaciousness. 韦氏大学 per·spi·ca·cious \ˌpər-spə-ˈkā-shəs\ adjective Etymology: Latin perspicac-, perspicax, from perspicere Date: 1640 : of acute mental vision or discernment : keen Synonyms: see shrewd • per·spi·ca·cious·ly adverb • per·spi·ca·cious·ness noun • per·spi·cac·i·ty \-ˈka-sə-tē\ noun 美国传统词典英汉 per.spi.ca.cious AHD:[pûr'spĭ-kāʹshəs] D.J.[ˌpɜːspɪˈkeɪʃəs] K.K.[ˌpɝspɪˈkeʃəs] adj.（形容词） Having or showing penetrating mental discernment; clear-sighted.See Synonyms at shrewd 敏锐的，聪颖的：具有或表现出看透人心理的洞察力的；眼光锐利的参见 shrewd
语源 From Latin perspicāx perspicāc- 源自 拉丁语 perspicāx perspicāc- from perspicere [to look through] * see perspective 源自 perspicere [看穿，看透] *参见 perspective
继承用法
per’spicaʹciously adv.（副词）
per’spicaʹciousness n.（名词）
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perspicacious perspicacious (adj.) 1630s, formed as an adjective to perspicacity, from L. perspicax "sharp-sighted, having the power of seeing through; acute" (see perspicacity). Related: Perspicaciously; perspicaciousness. 韦氏大学 per·spi·ca·cious \ˌpər-spə-ˈkā-shəs\ adjective Etymology: Latin perspicac-, perspicax, from perspicere Date: 1640 : of acute mental vision or discernment : keen Synonyms: see shrewd • per·spi·ca·cious·ly adverb • per·spi·ca·cious·ness noun • per·spi·cac·i·ty \-ˈka-sə-tē\ noun 美国传统词典英汉 per.spi.ca.cious AHD:[pûr'spĭ-kāʹshəs] D.J.[ˌpɜːspɪˈkeɪʃəs] K.K.[ˌpɝspɪˈkeʃəs] adj.（形容词） Having or showing penetrating mental discernment; clear-sighted.See Synonyms at shrewd 敏锐的，聪颖的：具有或表现出看透人心理的洞察力的；眼光锐利的参见 shrewd
语源 From Latin perspicāx perspicāc- 源自 拉丁语 perspicāx perspicāc- from perspicere [to look through] * see perspective 源自 perspicere [看穿，看透] *参见 perspective
继承用法
per’spicaʹciously adv.（副词）
per’spicaʹciousness n.（名词）
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late 14c., "science of optics," from O.Fr. perspective and directly from M.L. perspectiva ars "science of optics," from fem. of perspectivus "of sight, optical" from L. perspectus "clearly perceived," pp. of perspicere "inspect, look through, look closely at," from per- "through" (see per) + specere "look at" (see scope (n.1)). Sense of "art of drawing objects so as to give appearance of distance or depth" is first found 1590s, influenced by It. prospettiva, an artists' term. The figurative meaning "mental outlook over time" is first recorded 1762.
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per·spec·tive
I. \pər-ˈspek-tiv\ noun
Etymology: Middle English perspectyf, from Medieval Latin perspectivum, from neuter of perspectivus of sight, optical, from Latin perspectus, past participle of perspicere to look through, see clearly, from per- through + specere to look — more at per-, spy
Date: 14th century
archaic : an optical glass (as a telescope)
II. noun
Etymology: Middle French, probably modification of Old Italian prospettiva, from prospetto view, prospect, from Latin prospectus — more at prospect
Date: 1563
1.
a. : the technique or process of representing on a plane or curved surface the spatial relation of objects as they might appear to the eye; specifically : representation in a drawing or painting of parallel lines as converging in order to give the illusion of depth and distance
b. : a picture in perspective
2.
a. : the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed
also : point of view
b. : the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance
3.
a. : a visible scene; especially : one giving a distinctive impression of distance : vista
b. : a mental view or prospect
4. : the appearance to the eye of objects in respect to their relative distance and positions
• per·spec·tiv·al \pər-ˈspek-ti-vəl, ˌpər-(ˌ)spek-ˈtī-vəl\ adjective
III. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, optical, from Medieval Latin perspectivus
Date: 1570
1. obsolete : aiding the vision
2. : of, relating to, employing, or seen in perspective
• per·spec·tive·ly adverb
美国传统词典英汉
per.spec.tive
AHD:[pər-spĕkʹtĭv]
D.J.[pəˈspektɪv]
K.K.[pɚˈspɛktɪv]
n.（名词）
The technique of representing three-dimensional objects and depth relationships on a two-dimensional surface.
透视法：一种在二维平面上表现三维物体和深度关系的技术
A view or vista.
景色，远景
A mental view or outlook:
设想，展望：心理上的观点或展望：
“It is useful occasionally to look at the past to gain a perspective on the present”(Fabian Linden)
“偶尔回顾过去有助于展望未来”(法比安·林登)
The appearance of objects in depth as perceived by normal binocular vision.
全景，透视：如通过普通双筒望远镜看到的物体全貌
The relationship of aspects of a subject to each other and to a whole:
各部分的比例，各部分的关系：事物各方面之间以及与整体之间的关系：
a perspective of history; a need to view the problem in the proper perspective.
历史的整体观；需以恰当的整体观点来看待问题
Subjective evaluation of relative significance; a point of view:
观点，看法：相对重要的客观评估和评价；观点：
the perspective of the displaced homemaker.
被革职的女管家的观点
The ability to perceive things in their actual interrelations or comparative importance:
洞察力：在实际的相互关系或相对重要性上感觉事物的能力：
tried to keep my perspective throughout the crisis.
试图在整个危机中保持我的洞察力
adj.（形容词）
Of, relating to, seen, or represented in perspective.
透视法的，透视的：与透视法有关的或用透视来观察或表现的
语源
Middle English [science of optics] influenced by French perspective [perspective] alteration of Italian prospettiva from prospetto [new] from Latin prōspectus * see prospect
中古英语 [光学] 受 法语 perspective的影响 [透视] 意大利语 prospettiva的变化 源自 prospetto [新的] 源自 拉丁语 prōspectus *参见 prospect
from Medieval Latin perspectīva (ars) [feminine of] perspectīvus [optical]
源自 中世纪拉丁语 perspectīva (ars) [] perspectīvus的阴性词 [视觉的，光学的]
from perspectus [past participle of] perspicere [to inspect]
源自 perspectus [] perspicere的过去分词 [检查，视察]
per- [per-]
per- [前缀，表“周围，遍及”]
specere [to look] * see spek-
specere [看] *参见 spek-
继承用法
perspecʹtival adj.（形容词）
perspecʹtively adv.（副词）
late 14c., "science of optics," from O.Fr. perspective and directly from M.L. perspectiva ars "science of optics," from fem. of perspectivus "of sight, optical" from L. perspectus "clearly perceived," pp. of perspicere "inspect, look through, look closely at," from per- "through" (see per) + specere "look at" (see scope (n.1)). Sense of "art of drawing objects so as to give appearance of distance or depth" is first found 1590s, influenced by It. prospettiva, an artists' term. The figurative meaning "mental outlook over time" is first recorded 1762.
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per·spec·tive
I. \pər-ˈspek-tiv\ noun
Etymology: Middle English perspectyf, from Medieval Latin perspectivum, from neuter of perspectivus of sight, optical, from Latin perspectus, past participle of perspicere to look through, see clearly, from per- through + specere to look — more at per-, spy
Date: 14th century
archaic : an optical glass (as a telescope)
II. noun
Etymology: Middle French, probably modification of Old Italian prospettiva, from prospetto view, prospect, from Latin prospectus — more at prospect
Date: 1563
1.
a. : the technique or process of representing on a plane or curved surface the spatial relation of objects as they might appear to the eye; specifically : representation in a drawing or painting of parallel lines as converging in order to give the illusion of depth and distance
b. : a picture in perspective
2.
a. : the interrelation in which a subject or its parts are mentally viewed
also : point of view
b. : the capacity to view things in their true relations or relative importance
3.
a. : a visible scene; especially : one giving a distinctive impression of distance : vista
b. : a mental view or prospect
4. : the appearance to the eye of objects in respect to their relative distance and positions
• per·spec·tiv·al \pər-ˈspek-ti-vəl, ˌpər-(ˌ)spek-ˈtī-vəl\ adjective
III. adjective
Etymology: Middle English, optical, from Medieval Latin perspectivus
Date: 1570
1. obsolete : aiding the vision
2. : of, relating to, employing, or seen in perspective
• per·spec·tive·ly adverb
美国传统词典英汉
per.spec.tive
AHD:[pər-spĕkʹtĭv]
D.J.[pəˈspektɪv]
K.K.[pɚˈspɛktɪv]
n.（名词）
The technique of representing three-dimensional objects and depth relationships on a two-dimensional surface.
透视法：一种在二维平面上表现三维物体和深度关系的技术
A view or vista.
景色，远景
A mental view or outlook:
设想，展望：心理上的观点或展望：
“It is useful occasionally to look at the past to gain a perspective on the present”(Fabian Linden)
“偶尔回顾过去有助于展望未来”(法比安·林登)
The appearance of objects in depth as perceived by normal binocular vision.
全景，透视：如通过普通双筒望远镜看到的物体全貌
The relationship of aspects of a subject to each other and to a whole:
各部分的比例，各部分的关系：事物各方面之间以及与整体之间的关系：
a perspective of history; a need to view the problem in the proper perspective.
历史的整体观；需以恰当的整体观点来看待问题
Subjective evaluation of relative significance; a point of view:
观点，看法：相对重要的客观评估和评价；观点：
the perspective of the displaced homemaker.
被革职的女管家的观点
The ability to perceive things in their actual interrelations or comparative importance:
洞察力：在实际的相互关系或相对重要性上感觉事物的能力：
tried to keep my perspective throughout the crisis.
试图在整个危机中保持我的洞察力
adj.（形容词）
Of, relating to, seen, or represented in perspective.
透视法的，透视的：与透视法有关的或用透视来观察或表现的
语源
Middle English [science of optics] influenced by French perspective [perspective] alteration of Italian prospettiva from prospetto [new] from Latin prōspectus * see prospect
中古英语 [光学] 受 法语 perspective的影响 [透视] 意大利语 prospettiva的变化 源自 prospetto [新的] 源自 拉丁语 prōspectus *参见 prospect
from Medieval Latin perspectīva (ars) [feminine of] perspectīvus [optical]
源自 中世纪拉丁语 perspectīva (ars) [] perspectīvus的阴性词 [视觉的，光学的]
from perspectus [past participle of] perspicere [to inspect]
源自 perspectus [] perspicere的过去分词 [检查，视察]
per- [per-]
per- [前缀，表“周围，遍及”]
specere [to look] * see spek-
specere [看] *参见 spek-
继承用法
perspecʹtival adj.（形容词）
perspecʹtively adv.（副词）
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despise (v.)
c.1300, from O.Fr. despis-, prp. stem of despire "to despise," from L. despicere "look down on, scorn," from de- "down" (see de-) + spicere/specere "look at" (see scope (n.1)). Related: Despised; despising.
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de·spise
\di-ˈspīz\ transitive verb
(de·spised ; de·spis·ing)
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French despis-, stem of despire, from Latin despicere, from de- + specere to look — more at spy
Date: 14th century
1. : to look down on with contempt or aversion
2. : to regard as negligible, worthless, or distasteful
• de·spise·ment \-ˈspīz-mənt\ noun
• de·spis·er \-ˈspī-zər\ noun
Synonyms:
despise, contemn, scorn, disdain mean to regard as unworthy of one's notice or consideration. despise may suggest an emotional response ranging from strong dislike to loathing
contemn implies a vehement condemnation of a person or thing as low, vile, feeble, or ignominious
scorn implies a ready or indignant contempt
disdain implies an arrogant or supercilious aversion to what is regarded as unworthy
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美国传统词典英汉
de.spise
AHD:[dĭ-spīzʹ]
D.J.[dɪˈspaɪz]
K.K.[dɪˈspaɪz]
v.tr.（及物动词）
de.spised, de.spis.ing, de.spis.es
To regard with contempt or scorn:
鄙视：用轻蔑和指责对待：
despised all cowards and flatterers.
鄙视所有的胆小鬼和溜须拍马者
To dislike intensely; loathe:
厌恶：非常强烈地不喜欢；厌恶：
despised the frigid weather in January.
厌恶一月份寒冷的天气
To regard as unworthy of one's interest or concern:
蔑视：认为不值得关心或感兴趣：
despised any thought of their own safety.
蔑视任何关于他们自身安全性的考虑
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语源
Middle English despisen
中古英语 despisen
from Old French despire despis-
源自 古法语 despire despis-
from Latin dēspicere
源自 拉丁语 dēspicere
dē- [de-]
dē- [前缀，表“减低”]
specere [to look] * see spek-
specere [看] *参见 spek-
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继承用法
despisʹal AHD:[-spīʹzəl] （名词）
despisʹer n.（名词）
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参考词汇
despise, contemn, disdain, scorn, scout
The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to regard with utter contempt”:
这些动词共有的中心意思是“极度地轻视”：
despises incompetence;
蔑视懦弱；
contemned the actions of the dictator;
蔑视独裁者的法令；
disdained my suggestion;
鄙弃我的建议；
scorns sentimentality;
厌恶多愁善感；
scouted simplistic explanations. esteem
讥笑简单的解释 esteem
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despise (v.)
c.1300, from O.Fr. despis-, prp. stem of despire "to despise," from L. despicere "look down on, scorn," from de- "down" (see de-) + spicere/specere "look at" (see scope (n.1)). Related: Despised; despising.
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de·spise
\di-ˈspīz\ transitive verb
(de·spised ; de·spis·ing)
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French despis-, stem of despire, from Latin despicere, from de- + specere to look — more at spy
Date: 14th century
1. : to look down on with contempt or aversion
2. : to regard as negligible, worthless, or distasteful
• de·spise·ment \-ˈspīz-mənt\ noun
• de·spis·er \-ˈspī-zər\ noun
Synonyms:
despise, contemn, scorn, disdain mean to regard as unworthy of one's notice or consideration. despise may suggest an emotional response ranging from strong dislike to loathing
contemn implies a vehement condemnation of a person or thing as low, vile, feeble, or ignominious
scorn implies a ready or indignant contempt
disdain implies an arrogant or supercilious aversion to what is regarded as unworthy
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美国传统词典英汉
de.spise
AHD:[dĭ-spīzʹ]
D.J.[dɪˈspaɪz]
K.K.[dɪˈspaɪz]
v.tr.（及物动词）
de.spised, de.spis.ing, de.spis.es
To regard with contempt or scorn:
鄙视：用轻蔑和指责对待：
despised all cowards and flatterers.
鄙视所有的胆小鬼和溜须拍马者
To dislike intensely; loathe:
厌恶：非常强烈地不喜欢；厌恶：
despised the frigid weather in January.
厌恶一月份寒冷的天气
To regard as unworthy of one's interest or concern:
蔑视：认为不值得关心或感兴趣：
despised any thought of their own safety.
蔑视任何关于他们自身安全性的考虑
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```
语源
Middle English despisen
中古英语 despisen
from Old French despire despis-
源自 古法语 despire despis-
from Latin dēspicere
源自 拉丁语 dēspicere
dē- [de-]
dē- [前缀，表“减低”]
specere [to look] * see spek-
specere [看] *参见 spek-
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继承用法
despisʹal AHD:[-spīʹzəl] （名词）
despisʹer n.（名词）
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参考词汇
despise, contemn, disdain, scorn, scout
The central meaning shared by these verbs is “to regard with utter contempt”:
这些动词共有的中心意思是“极度地轻视”：
despises incompetence;
蔑视懦弱；
contemned the actions of the dictator;
蔑视独裁者的法令；
disdained my suggestion;
鄙弃我的建议；
scorns sentimentality;
厌恶多愁善感；
scouted simplistic explanations. esteem
讥笑简单的解释 esteem
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```
despite
c.1300, originally a noun, from O.Fr. despit (12c., Mod.Fr. dépit), from L. despectus "a looking down on, scorn, contempt," from pp. of despicere (see despise). The preposition (early 15c.) is short for in despite of (late 13c.), a loan-translation of O.Fr. en despit de "in contempt of." Almost became despight during 16c. spelling reform.
韦氏大学
de·spite
I. \di-ˈspīt\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French despit, from Latin despectus, from despicere
Date: 13th century
1. : the feeling or attitude of despising : contempt
2. : malice, spite
3.
a. : an act showing contempt or defiance
b. : detriment, disadvantage
•
- in despite of
II. transitive verb
(de·spit·ed ; de·spit·ing)
Date: 14th century
1. archaic : to treat with contempt
2. obsolete : to provoke to anger : vex
III. preposition
Date: 15th century
: in spite of
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```
美国传统词典英汉
de.spite
AHD:[dĭ-spītʹ]
D.J.[dɪˈspaɪt]
K.K.[dɪˈspaɪt]
prep.（介词）
In spite of; notwithstanding:
尽管：不管，不加忍受的：
won the game despite overwhelming odds.
尽管差异悬殊，还是赢得了比赛
n.（名词）
Contemptuous defiance or disregard.
轻蔑的拒绝或不承认
Spite; malice:
憎恨；怨恨：
“He died soon after . . . of pure despite and vexation”(Sir Walter Scott)
“他很快就死于单纯的怨恨和烦恼”(沃尔特·斯科特爵士)
```
```
语源
Short for in despite of
in despite of的简写
from Middle English despit [spite]
源自 中古英语 despit [怨恨]
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin dēspectus [from past participle of] dēspicere [to despise] * see despise
源自 拉丁语 dēspectus [] 源自dēspicere的过去分词 [蔑视] *参见 despise
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```
despite
c.1300, originally a noun, from O.Fr. despit (12c., Mod.Fr. dépit), from L. despectus "a looking down on, scorn, contempt," from pp. of despicere (see despise). The preposition (early 15c.) is short for in despite of (late 13c.), a loan-translation of O.Fr. en despit de "in contempt of." Almost became despight during 16c. spelling reform.
韦氏大学
de·spite
I. \di-ˈspīt\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French despit, from Latin despectus, from despicere
Date: 13th century
1. : the feeling or attitude of despising : contempt
2. : malice, spite
3.
a. : an act showing contempt or defiance
b. : detriment, disadvantage
•
- in despite of
II. transitive verb
(de·spit·ed ; de·spit·ing)
Date: 14th century
1. archaic : to treat with contempt
2. obsolete : to provoke to anger : vex
III. preposition
Date: 15th century
: in spite of
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```
美国传统词典英汉
de.spite
AHD:[dĭ-spītʹ]
D.J.[dɪˈspaɪt]
K.K.[dɪˈspaɪt]
prep.（介词）
In spite of; notwithstanding:
尽管：不管，不加忍受的：
won the game despite overwhelming odds.
尽管差异悬殊，还是赢得了比赛
n.（名词）
Contemptuous defiance or disregard.
轻蔑的拒绝或不承认
Spite; malice:
憎恨；怨恨：
“He died soon after . . . of pure despite and vexation”(Sir Walter Scott)
“他很快就死于单纯的怨恨和烦恼”(沃尔特·斯科特爵士)
```
```
语源
Short for in despite of
in despite of的简写
from Middle English despit [spite]
源自 中古英语 despit [怨恨]
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin dēspectus [from past participle of] dēspicere [to despise] * see despise
源自 拉丁语 dēspectus [] 源自dēspicere的过去分词 [蔑视] *参见 despise
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Etymonline
frontispiece
frontispiece (n.)
1590s, "decorated entrance of a building," from M.Fr. frontispice, probably from It. frontespizio and L.L. frontispicium "facade," originally "a view of the forehead, judgment of character through facial features," from L. frons (gen. frontis) "forehead" (see front (n.)) + specere "to look at" (see scope (n.1)). Sense of "illustration facing a book's title page" first recorded 1680s. The spelling alteration is apparently from confusion with piece.
韦氏大学
fron·tis·piece
\ˈfrən-tə-ˌspēs\ noun
Etymology: Middle French frontispice, from Late Latin frontispicium facade, from Latin front-, frons + -i- + specere to look at — more at spy
Date: circa 1598
1.
a. : the principal front of a building
b. : a decorated pediment over a portico or window
2. : an illustration preceding and usually facing the title page of a book or magazine
美国传统词典英汉
fron.tis.piece
AHD:[frŭnʹtĭ-spēs']
D.J.[ˈfrʌntɪˌspiːs]
K.K.[ˈfrʌntɪˌspis]
n.Abbr. front.（名词）缩写 front.
An illustration that faces or immediately precedes the title page of a book, book section, or magazine.
扉页插图：在书或杂志的书名页前的插图
Architecture
【建筑学】
A façade, especially an ornamental façade.
主立面：建筑正面，尤指有装饰的正面
A small ornamental pediment, as on top of a door or window.
（门窗上）三角饰：小的或带装饰的三角楣，一般在门或窗顶部
Archaic A title page.
【古语】 扉页
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语源
Alteration influenced by piece
受 piece的影响
of French frontispice
法语 frontispice的变化
from Late Latin frontispicium [façade of a building]
源自 后期拉丁语 frontispicium [建筑物正面]
Latin frontis [genitive of] frōns [forehead, front]
拉丁语 frontis [] frōns的所有格 [前额，前面]
Latin specere [to look at] * see spek-
拉丁语 specere [看] *参见 spek-
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Etymonline
frontispiece
frontispiece (n.)
1590s, "decorated entrance of a building," from M.Fr. frontispice, probably from It. frontespizio and L.L. frontispicium "facade," originally "a view of the forehead, judgment of character through facial features," from L. frons (gen. frontis) "forehead" (see front (n.)) + specere "to look at" (see scope (n.1)). Sense of "illustration facing a book's title page" first recorded 1680s. The spelling alteration is apparently from confusion with piece.
韦氏大学
fron·tis·piece
\ˈfrən-tə-ˌspēs\ noun
Etymology: Middle French frontispice, from Late Latin frontispicium facade, from Latin front-, frons + -i- + specere to look at — more at spy
Date: circa 1598
1.
a. : the principal front of a building
b. : a decorated pediment over a portico or window
2. : an illustration preceding and usually facing the title page of a book or magazine
美国传统词典英汉
fron.tis.piece
AHD:[frŭnʹtĭ-spēs']
D.J.[ˈfrʌntɪˌspiːs]
K.K.[ˈfrʌntɪˌspis]
n.Abbr. front.（名词）缩写 front.
An illustration that faces or immediately precedes the title page of a book, book section, or magazine.
扉页插图：在书或杂志的书名页前的插图
Architecture
【建筑学】
A façade, especially an ornamental façade.
主立面：建筑正面，尤指有装饰的正面
A small ornamental pediment, as on top of a door or window.
（门窗上）三角饰：小的或带装饰的三角楣，一般在门或窗顶部
Archaic A title page.
【古语】 扉页
```
语源
Alteration influenced by piece
受 piece的影响
of French frontispice
法语 frontispice的变化
from Late Latin frontispicium [façade of a building]
源自 后期拉丁语 frontispicium [建筑物正面]
Latin frontis [genitive of] frōns [forehead, front]
拉丁语 frontis [] frōns的所有格 [前额，前面]
Latin specere [to look at] * see spek-
拉丁语 specere [看] *参见 spek-
```
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Etymonline
frontispiece
frontispiece (n.)
1590s, "decorated entrance of a building," from M.Fr. frontispice, probably from It. frontespizio and L.L. frontispicium "facade," originally "a view of the forehead, judgment of character through facial features," from L. frons (gen. frontis) "forehead" (see front (n.)) + specere "to look at" (see scope (n.1)). Sense of "illustration facing a book's title page" first recorded 1680s. The spelling alteration is apparently from confusion with piece.
韦氏大学
fron·tis·piece
\ˈfrən-tə-ˌspēs\ noun
Etymology: Middle French frontispice, from Late Latin frontispicium facade, from Latin front-, frons + -i- + specere to look at — more at spy
Date: circa 1598
1.
a. : the principal front of a building
b. : a decorated pediment over a portico or window
2. : an illustration preceding and usually facing the title page of a book or magazine
美国传统词典英汉
fron.tis.piece
AHD:[frŭnʹtĭ-spēs']
D.J.[ˈfrʌntɪˌspiːs]
K.K.[ˈfrʌntɪˌspis]
n.Abbr. front.（名词）缩写 front.
An illustration that faces or immediately precedes the title page of a book, book section, or magazine.
扉页插图：在书或杂志的书名页前的插图
Architecture
【建筑学】
A façade, especially an ornamental façade.
主立面：建筑正面，尤指有装饰的正面
A small ornamental pediment, as on top of a door or window.
（门窗上）三角饰：小的或带装饰的三角楣，一般在门或窗顶部
Archaic A title page.
【古语】 扉页
```
语源
Alteration influenced by piece
受 piece的影响
of French frontispice
法语 frontispice的变化
from Late Latin frontispicium [façade of a building]
源自 后期拉丁语 frontispicium [建筑物正面]
Latin frontis [genitive of] frōns [forehead, front]
拉丁语 frontis [] frōns的所有格 [前额，前面]
Latin specere [to look at] * see spek-
拉丁语 specere [看] *参见 spek-
```
Etymonline
frontispiece
frontispiece (n.)
1590s, "decorated entrance of a building," from M.Fr. frontispice, probably from It. frontespizio and L.L. frontispicium "facade," originally "a view of the forehead, judgment of character through facial features," from L. frons (gen. frontis) "forehead" (see front (n.)) + specere "to look at" (see scope (n.1)). Sense of "illustration facing a book's title page" first recorded 1680s. The spelling alteration is apparently from confusion with piece.
韦氏大学
fron·tis·piece
\ˈfrən-tə-ˌspēs\ noun
Etymology: Middle French frontispice, from Late Latin frontispicium facade, from Latin front-, frons + -i- + specere to look at — more at spy
Date: circa 1598
1.
a. : the principal front of a building
b. : a decorated pediment over a portico or window
2. : an illustration preceding and usually facing the title page of a book or magazine
美国传统词典英汉
fron.tis.piece
AHD:[frŭnʹtĭ-spēs']
D.J.[ˈfrʌntɪˌspiːs]
K.K.[ˈfrʌntɪˌspis]
n.Abbr. front.（名词）缩写 front.
An illustration that faces or immediately precedes the title page of a book, book section, or magazine.
扉页插图：在书或杂志的书名页前的插图
Architecture
【建筑学】
A façade, especially an ornamental façade.
主立面：建筑正面，尤指有装饰的正面
A small ornamental pediment, as on top of a door or window.
（门窗上）三角饰：小的或带装饰的三角楣，一般在门或窗顶部
Archaic A title page.
【古语】 扉页
```
语源
Alteration influenced by piece
受 piece的影响
of French frontispice
法语 frontispice的变化
from Late Latin frontispicium [façade of a building]
源自 后期拉丁语 frontispicium [建筑物正面]
Latin frontis [genitive of] frōns [forehead, front]
拉丁语 frontis [] frōns的所有格 [前额，前面]
Latin specere [to look at] * see spek-
拉丁语 specere [看] *参见 spek-
```
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speculum
speculum (n.)
1590s, from L. speculum, lit. "mirror," from specere "to look at, view" (see scope (n.1)).
韦氏大学
spec·u·lum
\ˈspe-kyə-ləm\ noun
(plural spec·u·la \-lə \ ; also -lums)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, mirror, from specere
Date: 15th century
1. : an instrument inserted into a body passage especially to facilitate visual inspection or medication
2. : a drawing or table showing the relative positions of all the planets (as in an astrological nativity)
3. : a patch of color on the secondaries of most ducks and some other birds
美国传统词典英汉
spec.u.lum
AHD:[spĕkʹyə-ləm]
D.J.[ˈspekjələm]
K.K.[ˈspɛkjələm]
n.（名词）
【复数】 spec.u.la[-lə] 或 spec.u.lums
A mirror or polished metal plate used as a reflector in optical instruments.
反射镜：光学仪器中用作反射镜的镜子或抛光的金属盘
An instrument for dilating the opening of a body cavity for medical examination.
扩张器：使身体开口扩大以作医学检查的仪器
Zoology
【动物学】
A bright, often iridescent patch of color on the wings of certain birds, especially ducks.
翼斑，翼镜：某些鸟类，尤其是鸭子，翅膀上的明亮且通常为五彩的色块
A transparent spot in the wings of some butterflies or moths.
透明斑：某些蝴蝶或蛾子翅膀上的透明斑点
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语源
Middle English [surgical speculum]
中古英语 [外科镜]
from Latin [mirror]
源自 拉丁语 [镜子]
from specere [to look at] * see spek-
源自 specere [看着] *参见 spek-
```
speculum
speculum (n.)
1590s, from L. speculum, lit. "mirror," from specere "to look at, view" (see scope (n.1)).
韦氏大学
spec·u·lum
\ˈspe-kyə-ləm\ noun
(plural spec·u·la \-lə \ ; also -lums)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, mirror, from specere
Date: 15th century
1. : an instrument inserted into a body passage especially to facilitate visual inspection or medication
2. : a drawing or table showing the relative positions of all the planets (as in an astrological nativity)
3. : a patch of color on the secondaries of most ducks and some other birds
美国传统词典英汉
spec.u.lum
AHD:[spĕkʹyə-ləm]
D.J.[ˈspekjələm]
K.K.[ˈspɛkjələm]
n.（名词）
【复数】 spec.u.la[-lə] 或 spec.u.lums
A mirror or polished metal plate used as a reflector in optical instruments.
反射镜：光学仪器中用作反射镜的镜子或抛光的金属盘
An instrument for dilating the opening of a body cavity for medical examination.
扩张器：使身体开口扩大以作医学检查的仪器
Zoology
【动物学】
A bright, often iridescent patch of color on the wings of certain birds, especially ducks.
翼斑，翼镜：某些鸟类，尤其是鸭子，翅膀上的明亮且通常为五彩的色块
A transparent spot in the wings of some butterflies or moths.
透明斑：某些蝴蝶或蛾子翅膀上的透明斑点
```
语源
Middle English [surgical speculum]
中古英语 [外科镜]
from Latin [mirror]
源自 拉丁语 [镜子]
from specere [to look at] * see spek-
源自 specere [看着] *参见 spek-
```
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speculate (v.)
1590s, back formation from speculation. Related: Speculated; speculating.
韦氏大学
spec·u·late
\ˈspe-kyə-ˌlāt\ verb
(-lat·ed ; -lat·ing)
Etymology: Latin speculatus, past participle of speculari to spy out, examine, from specula lookout post, from specere to look, look at — more at spy
Date: 1599
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to meditate on or ponder a subject : reflect
b. : to review something idly or casually and often inconclusively
2. : to assume a business risk in hope of gain; especially : to buy or sell in expectation of profiting from market fluctuations
transitive verb
1. : to take to be true on the basis of insufficient evidence : theorize
2. : to be curious or doubtful about : wonder
Synonyms: see think
• spec·u·la·tor \-ˌlā-tər\ noun
美国传统词典英汉
spec.u.late
AHD:[spĕkʹyə-lāt']
D.J.[ˈspekjəˌleɪt]
K.K.[ˈspɛkjəˌlet]
v.（动词）
spec.u.lat.ed, spec.u.lat.ing, spec.u.lates
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To meditate on a subject; reflect.
思考：对某一问题思考；沉思
To engage in a course of reasoning often based on inconclusive evidence.See Synonyms at conjecture See Synonyms at think
推测，猜测：根据不确定的证据所进行的推理过程参见 conjecture参见 think
To engage in the buying or selling of a commodity with an element of risk on the chance of profit.
投机：冒一定的风险从事商品买卖以求获利的机会
v.tr.（及物动词）
To assume to be true without conclusive evidence:
推测：没有确切证据地推测：
speculated that high cholesterol was a contributing factor to the patient's health problems.
推测高胆固醇含量是影响病人健康的一个因素
```
语源
Latin speculārī speculāt- [to observe]
拉丁语 speculārī speculāt- [观察]
from specula [watchtower]
源自 specula [观望塔]
from specere [to look at] * see spek-
源自 specere [看着] *参见 spek-
```
speculate (v.)
1590s, back formation from speculation. Related: Speculated; speculating.
韦氏大学
spec·u·late
\ˈspe-kyə-ˌlāt\ verb
(-lat·ed ; -lat·ing)
Etymology: Latin speculatus, past participle of speculari to spy out, examine, from specula lookout post, from specere to look, look at — more at spy
Date: 1599
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to meditate on or ponder a subject : reflect
b. : to review something idly or casually and often inconclusively
2. : to assume a business risk in hope of gain; especially : to buy or sell in expectation of profiting from market fluctuations
transitive verb
1. : to take to be true on the basis of insufficient evidence : theorize
2. : to be curious or doubtful about : wonder
Synonyms: see think
• spec·u·la·tor \-ˌlā-tər\ noun
美国传统词典英汉
spec.u.late
AHD:[spĕkʹyə-lāt']
D.J.[ˈspekjəˌleɪt]
K.K.[ˈspɛkjəˌlet]
v.（动词）
spec.u.lat.ed, spec.u.lat.ing, spec.u.lates
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To meditate on a subject; reflect.
思考：对某一问题思考；沉思
To engage in a course of reasoning often based on inconclusive evidence.See Synonyms at conjecture See Synonyms at think
推测，猜测：根据不确定的证据所进行的推理过程参见 conjecture参见 think
To engage in the buying or selling of a commodity with an element of risk on the chance of profit.
投机：冒一定的风险从事商品买卖以求获利的机会
v.tr.（及物动词）
To assume to be true without conclusive evidence:
推测：没有确切证据地推测：
speculated that high cholesterol was a contributing factor to the patient's health problems.
推测高胆固醇含量是影响病人健康的一个因素
```
语源
Latin speculārī speculāt- [to observe]
拉丁语 speculārī speculāt- [观察]
from specula [watchtower]
源自 specula [观望塔]
from specere [to look at] * see spek-
源自 specere [看着] *参见 spek-
```
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```
speculator
speculator (n.)
1550s, from L. speculator, agent noun from speculari (see speculation). The financial sense is from 1778.
韦氏大学
spec·u·la·tor
noun
see speculate
美国传统词典英汉
spec.u.la.tor
AHD:[spĕkʹyə-lā'tər]
D.J.[ˈspekjəˌleɪtə]
K.K.[ˈspɛkjəˌletɚ]
n.（名词）
One that speculates:
投机商，沉思者：
a commodities speculator; a speculator regarding the future turn of events.
商品投机商；考虑事情的未来转变的思索者
```
```
speculator
speculator (n.)
1550s, from L. speculator, agent noun from speculari (see speculation). The financial sense is from 1778.
韦氏大学
spec·u·la·tor
noun
see speculate
美国传统词典英汉
spec.u.la.tor
AHD:[spĕkʹyə-lā'tər]
D.J.[ˈspekjəˌleɪtə]
K.K.[ˈspɛkjəˌletɚ]
n.（名词）
One that speculates:
投机商，沉思者：
a commodities speculator; a speculator regarding the future turn of events.
商品投机商；考虑事情的未来转变的思索者
```
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Etymonline
spectacle
spectacle (n.)
mid-14c., "specially prepared or arranged display," from O.Fr. spectacle, from L. spectaculum "a show, spectacle," from spectare "to view, watch," frequentative form of specere "to look at," from PIE *spek- "to observe" (see scope (n.1)).
韦氏大学
spec·ta·cle
\ˈspek-ti-kəl also -ˌti-kəl\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin spectaculum, from spectare to watch, frequentative of specere to look, look at — more at spy
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining; especially : an eye-catching or dramatic public display
b. : an object of curiosity or contempt
2. plural : glasses
3. : something (as natural markings on an animal) suggesting a pair of glasses
美国传统词典英汉
spec.ta.cle
AHD:[spĕkʹtə-kəl]
D.J.[ˈspektəkəl]
K.K.[ˈspɛktəkəl]
n.（名词）
Something that can be seen or viewed, especially something of a remarkable or impressive nature.
景象，壮观：能被看见或观望的东西，尤指奇异或壮丽的景观
A public performance or display, especially one on a large or lavish scale.
公开展示，演出：尤指大型或浪费的公开表演或展示
A regrettable public display, as of bad behavior:
出洋相：令人遗憾的公开展示，如恶劣行径：
drank too much and made a spectacle of himself.
喝得过多而当众出丑
spectacles
spectacles
A pair of eyeglasses.
眼镜
Something resembling eyeglasses in shape or suggesting them in function.
眼镜状的东西或具有眼镜功能的器械
```
语源
Middle English
中古英语
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin spectāculum
源自 拉丁语 spectāculum
from spectāre [to watch] [frequentative of] specere [to look at] * see spek-
源自 spectāre [观察] [] specere的重复动词 [看着] *参见 spek-
```
Etymonline
spectacle
spectacle (n.)
mid-14c., "specially prepared or arranged display," from O.Fr. spectacle, from L. spectaculum "a show, spectacle," from spectare "to view, watch," frequentative form of specere "to look at," from PIE *spek- "to observe" (see scope (n.1)).
韦氏大学
spec·ta·cle
\ˈspek-ti-kəl also -ˌti-kəl\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin spectaculum, from spectare to watch, frequentative of specere to look, look at — more at spy
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining; especially : an eye-catching or dramatic public display
b. : an object of curiosity or contempt
2. plural : glasses
3. : something (as natural markings on an animal) suggesting a pair of glasses
美国传统词典英汉
spec.ta.cle
AHD:[spĕkʹtə-kəl]
D.J.[ˈspektəkəl]
K.K.[ˈspɛktəkəl]
n.（名词）
Something that can be seen or viewed, especially something of a remarkable or impressive nature.
景象，壮观：能被看见或观望的东西，尤指奇异或壮丽的景观
A public performance or display, especially one on a large or lavish scale.
公开展示，演出：尤指大型或浪费的公开表演或展示
A regrettable public display, as of bad behavior:
出洋相：令人遗憾的公开展示，如恶劣行径：
drank too much and made a spectacle of himself.
喝得过多而当众出丑
spectacles
spectacles
A pair of eyeglasses.
眼镜
Something resembling eyeglasses in shape or suggesting them in function.
眼镜状的东西或具有眼镜功能的器械
```
语源
Middle English
中古英语
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin spectāculum
源自 拉丁语 spectāculum
from spectāre [to watch] [frequentative of] specere [to look at] * see spek-
源自 spectāre [观察] [] specere的重复动词 [看着] *参见 spek-
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```
espy
espy (v.)
early 13c., aspy, from O.Fr. espier (12c., Mod.Fr. épier), from V.L. *spiare, from a Germanic source (cf. O.H.G. spehon "to spy;" see spy). Related: Espied. For initial e-, see especial.
韦氏大学
es·py
\is-ˈpī\ transitive verb
(es·pied ; es·py·ing)
Etymology: Middle English espien, from Anglo-French espier — more at spy
Date: 14th century
: to catch sight of
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```
美国传统词典英汉
es.py
AHD:[ĭ-spīʹ]
D.J.[ɪˈspaɪ]
K.K.[ɪˈspaɪ]
v.tr.（及物动词）
es.pied, es.py.ing, es.pies
To catch sight of (something distant, partially hidden, or obscure); glimpse.See Synonyms at see 1
窥见：看到（尤指远处、模糊或掩蔽之物）；瞥见参见 see1
```
```
语源
Middle English espien
中古英语 espien
from Old French espier [to watch]
源自 古法语 espier [看到，望见]
[of Germanic origin] * see spek-
[源于日耳曼语的] *参见 spek-
```
```
espy
espy (v.)
early 13c., aspy, from O.Fr. espier (12c., Mod.Fr. épier), from V.L. *spiare, from a Germanic source (cf. O.H.G. spehon "to spy;" see spy). Related: Espied. For initial e-, see especial.
韦氏大学
es·py
\is-ˈpī\ transitive verb
(es·pied ; es·py·ing)
Etymology: Middle English espien, from Anglo-French espier — more at spy
Date: 14th century
: to catch sight of
```
```
美国传统词典英汉
es.py
AHD:[ĭ-spīʹ]
D.J.[ɪˈspaɪ]
K.K.[ɪˈspaɪ]
v.tr.（及物动词）
es.pied, es.py.ing, es.pies
To catch sight of (something distant, partially hidden, or obscure); glimpse.See Synonyms at see 1
窥见：看到（尤指远处、模糊或掩蔽之物）；瞥见参见 see1
```
```
语源
Middle English espien
中古英语 espien
from Old French espier [to watch]
源自 古法语 espier [看到，望见]
[of Germanic origin] * see spek-
[源于日耳曼语的] *参见 spek-
```
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```
es·pi·al
\is-ˈpī(-ə)l\ noun
Date: 14th century
1. : observation
2. : an act of noticing : discovery
美国传统词典英汉
es.pi.al
AHD:[ĭ-spīʹəl]
D.J.[ɪˈspaɪəl]
K.K.[ɪˈspaɪəl]
n.（名词）
The act of watching or observing; observation.
窥探，侦察：观看或观察的动作；观察
A taking notice of something; a discovery.
觉察：注意到某事；发现
The fact of being seen or noticed.
被看见或被注意
```
```
语源
Middle English espiaille
中古英语 espiaille
from Old French
源自 古法语
from espier [to watch] * see espy
源自 espier [观察] *参见 espy
```
```
es·pi·al
\is-ˈpī(-ə)l\ noun
Date: 14th century
1. : observation
2. : an act of noticing : discovery
美国传统词典英汉
es.pi.al
AHD:[ĭ-spīʹəl]
D.J.[ɪˈspaɪəl]
K.K.[ɪˈspaɪəl]
n.（名词）
The act of watching or observing; observation.
窥探，侦察：观看或观察的动作；观察
A taking notice of something; a discovery.
觉察：注意到某事；发现
The fact of being seen or noticed.
被看见或被注意
```
```
语源
Middle English espiaille
中古英语 espiaille
from Old French
源自 古法语
from espier [to watch] * see espy
源自 espier [观察] *参见 espy
```
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Etymonline
swoop
swoop (v.)
1560s, "to move or walk in a stately manner," apparently from a dialectal survival of O.E. swapan "to sweep, brandish, dash," from P.Gmc. *swaipanan, from PIE root *swei- "to swing, bend, to turn." Meaning "pounce upon with a sweeping movement" first recorded 1630s. Spelling with -oo- may have been influenced by Scottish and northern England dialectal soop "to sweep," from O.N. sopa "to sweep." Related: Swooped; swooping.
Etymonline
swoop
swoop (n.)
1540s, from swoop (v.). Phrase one fell swoop is from Shakespeare.
Oh, Hell-Kite! All? What, All my pretty Chickens, and their Damme, At one fell swoope? ["Macbeth," IV.iii.219]
韦氏大学
swoop
I. \ˈswüp\ verb
Etymology: alteration of Middle English swopen to sweep, from Old English swāpan — more at sweep
Date: 1566
intransitive verb
: to move with a sweep
transitive verb
: to gain or carry off in or as if in a swoop — usually used with up
• swoop·er noun
II. noun
Date: 1605
1. : an act or instance of swooping
2. : a single concentrated and quickly effective effort
— often used with fell
```
美国传统词典英汉
swoop
AHD:[sw›p]
D.J.[swuːp]
K.K.[swup]
v.（动词）
swooped, swoop.ing, swoops
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To move in a sudden sweep:
猛扑：突然向前疾弛而动：
The bird swooped down on its prey.
那飞禽向着猎物猛扑下来
To make a rush or an attack with or as if with a sudden sweeping movement. Often used withdown :
突然扑向：以或似以突然向前疾弛的动作冲向（某物）或向（某物）进攻常与down 连用：
The children swooped down on the pile of presents.
孩子们向那堆礼物冲了过去
v.tr.（及物动词）
To seize or snatch in or as if in a sudden sweeping movement.
以或似以出其不意的动作抓起或攫取
n.（名词）
The act or an instance of swooping.
飞扑，攫取：飞扑或攫取的行为和事实
```
```
语源
Middle English swopen [to sweep along]
中古英语 swopen [猛力推进]
from Old English swāpan [to sweep, swing]
源自 古英语 swāpan [快速移动，摆动]
```
Etymonline
swoop
swoop (v.)
1560s, "to move or walk in a stately manner," apparently from a dialectal survival of O.E. swapan "to sweep, brandish, dash," from P.Gmc. *swaipanan, from PIE root *swei- "to swing, bend, to turn." Meaning "pounce upon with a sweeping movement" first recorded 1630s. Spelling with -oo- may have been influenced by Scottish and northern England dialectal soop "to sweep," from O.N. sopa "to sweep." Related: Swooped; swooping.
Etymonline
swoop
swoop (n.)
1540s, from swoop (v.). Phrase one fell swoop is from Shakespeare.
Oh, Hell-Kite! All? What, All my pretty Chickens, and their Damme, At one fell swoope? ["Macbeth," IV.iii.219]
韦氏大学
swoop
I. \ˈswüp\ verb
Etymology: alteration of Middle English swopen to sweep, from Old English swāpan — more at sweep
Date: 1566
intransitive verb
: to move with a sweep
transitive verb
: to gain or carry off in or as if in a swoop — usually used with up
• swoop·er noun
II. noun
Date: 1605
1. : an act or instance of swooping
2. : a single concentrated and quickly effective effort
— often used with fell
```
美国传统词典英汉
swoop
AHD:[sw›p]
D.J.[swuːp]
K.K.[swup]
v.（动词）
swooped, swoop.ing, swoops
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To move in a sudden sweep:
猛扑：突然向前疾弛而动：
The bird swooped down on its prey.
那飞禽向着猎物猛扑下来
To make a rush or an attack with or as if with a sudden sweeping movement. Often used withdown :
突然扑向：以或似以突然向前疾弛的动作冲向（某物）或向（某物）进攻常与down 连用：
The children swooped down on the pile of presents.
孩子们向那堆礼物冲了过去
v.tr.（及物动词）
To seize or snatch in or as if in a sudden sweeping movement.
以或似以出其不意的动作抓起或攫取
n.（名词）
The act or an instance of swooping.
飞扑，攫取：飞扑或攫取的行为和事实
```
```
语源
Middle English swopen [to sweep along]
中古英语 swopen [猛力推进]
from Old English swāpan [to sweep, swing]
源自 古英语 swāpan [快速移动，摆动]
```
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c.1300, "to go, glide, move," probably from O.N. sveigja "to bend, swing, give way," from P.Gmc. *swaigijanan and related to swag (v.) and swing. The sense of "swing, wave, waver" is first recorded c.1500. Related: Swayed; swaying. The noun meaning "controlling influence" (to be under the sway of) is 1510s, from a transitive sense of the verb in Dutch and other languages. The verb in this sense is recorded in English from 1590s.
韦氏大学
sway
I. \ˈswā\ noun
Etymology: Middle English sweigh, from sweyen
Date: 14th century
1. : the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
2. : an inclination or deflection caused by or as if by swaying
3.
a. : a controlling influence
b. : sovereign power : dominion
c. : the ability to exercise influence or authority : dominance
Synonyms: see power
II. verb
Etymology: alteration of earlier swey to fall, swoon, from Middle English sweyen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sveigja to sway; akin to Lithuanian svaigti to become dizzy
Date: circa 1500
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot
b. : to move gently from an upright to a leaning position
2. : to hold sway : act as ruler or governor
3. : to fluctuate or veer between one point, position, or opinion and another
transitive verb
1.
a. : to cause to sway : set to swinging, rocking, or oscillating
b. : to cause to bend downward to one side
c. : to cause to turn aside : deflect, divert
2. archaic
a. : wield
b. : govern, rule
3.
a. : to cause to vacillate
b. : to exert a guiding or controlling influence on
4. : to hoist in place
```
Synonyms: see swing, affect
• sway·er noun
美国传统词典英汉
sway
AHD:[swā]
D.J.[sweɪ]
K.K.[swe]
v.（动词）
swayed, sway.ing, sways
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To swing back and forth or to and fro.See Synonyms at swing
摇摆：前后或来回摆动参见 swing
To incline or bend to one side; veer:
歪，倾斜：倾或弯向一侧；转向：
She swayed and put out a hand to steady herself.
她倒向一边伸出一只手稳住自己
To incline toward change, as in opinion or feeling.
改变：观点或感情等倾向于变化
To fluctuate, as in outlook.
观点动摇不定
v.tr.（及物动词）
To cause to swing back and forth or to and fro.
使前后或来回摇摆
To cause to incline or bend to one side.
使倾斜：使倒向或变向一边
Nautical To hoist (a mast or yard) into position.
【航海】 升起桅杆：把（桅杆或横杆）升到某一位置
To divert; deflect.
使转移；使偏斜
To exert influence on or control over:
影响或控制：施加影响于或控制：
His speech swayed the voters.
他的讲演影响了选民
Archaic
【古语】
To rule or govern.
支配和统治
To wield, as a weapon or scepter.
挥舞（武器或权杖）
n.（名词）
The act of moving from side to side with a swinging motion.
摇摆：摇摆着从一边向另一边移动的动作
Power; influence.
权力；影响力
Dominion or control.
统治或控制
```
```
语源
Middle English sweien
中古英语 sweien
[probably of Scandinavian origin]
[可能来源于斯堪的纳维亚语的]
```
继承用法
swayʹer n.（名词）
swayʹingly adv.（副词）
c.1300, "to go, glide, move," probably from O.N. sveigja "to bend, swing, give way," from P.Gmc. *swaigijanan and related to swag (v.) and swing. The sense of "swing, wave, waver" is first recorded c.1500. Related: Swayed; swaying. The noun meaning "controlling influence" (to be under the sway of) is 1510s, from a transitive sense of the verb in Dutch and other languages. The verb in this sense is recorded in English from 1590s.
韦氏大学
sway
I. \ˈswā\ noun
Etymology: Middle English sweigh, from sweyen
Date: 14th century
1. : the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
2. : an inclination or deflection caused by or as if by swaying
3.
a. : a controlling influence
b. : sovereign power : dominion
c. : the ability to exercise influence or authority : dominance
Synonyms: see power
II. verb
Etymology: alteration of earlier swey to fall, swoon, from Middle English sweyen, probably of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse sveigja to sway; akin to Lithuanian svaigti to become dizzy
Date: circa 1500
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to swing slowly and rhythmically back and forth from a base or pivot
b. : to move gently from an upright to a leaning position
2. : to hold sway : act as ruler or governor
3. : to fluctuate or veer between one point, position, or opinion and another
transitive verb
1.
a. : to cause to sway : set to swinging, rocking, or oscillating
b. : to cause to bend downward to one side
c. : to cause to turn aside : deflect, divert
2. archaic
a. : wield
b. : govern, rule
3.
a. : to cause to vacillate
b. : to exert a guiding or controlling influence on
4. : to hoist in place
```
Synonyms: see swing, affect
• sway·er noun
美国传统词典英汉
sway
AHD:[swā]
D.J.[sweɪ]
K.K.[swe]
v.（动词）
swayed, sway.ing, sways
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To swing back and forth or to and fro.See Synonyms at swing
摇摆：前后或来回摆动参见 swing
To incline or bend to one side; veer:
歪，倾斜：倾或弯向一侧；转向：
She swayed and put out a hand to steady herself.
她倒向一边伸出一只手稳住自己
To incline toward change, as in opinion or feeling.
改变：观点或感情等倾向于变化
To fluctuate, as in outlook.
观点动摇不定
v.tr.（及物动词）
To cause to swing back and forth or to and fro.
使前后或来回摇摆
To cause to incline or bend to one side.
使倾斜：使倒向或变向一边
Nautical To hoist (a mast or yard) into position.
【航海】 升起桅杆：把（桅杆或横杆）升到某一位置
To divert; deflect.
使转移；使偏斜
To exert influence on or control over:
影响或控制：施加影响于或控制：
His speech swayed the voters.
他的讲演影响了选民
Archaic
【古语】
To rule or govern.
支配和统治
To wield, as a weapon or scepter.
挥舞（武器或权杖）
n.（名词）
The act of moving from side to side with a swinging motion.
摇摆：摇摆着从一边向另一边移动的动作
Power; influence.
权力；影响力
Dominion or control.
统治或控制
```
```
语源
Middle English sweien
中古英语 sweien
[probably of Scandinavian origin]
[可能来源于斯堪的纳维亚语的]
```
继承用法
swayʹer n.（名词）
swayʹingly adv.（副词）
37
Etymonline
impervious
impervious (adj.)
1640s, from L. impervius "that cannot be passed through," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + pervius "letting things through," from per "through" + via "road." Related: Imperviously; imperviousness.
韦氏大学
im·per·vi·ous
\(ˌ)im-ˈpər-vē-əs\ adjective
Etymology: Latin impervius, from in- + pervius pervious
Date: 1640
1.
a. : not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
b. : not capable of being damaged or harmed
2. : not capable of being affected or disturbed
```
• im·per·vi·ous·ly adverb
• im·per·vi·ous·ness noun
美国传统词典英汉
im.per.vi.ous
AHD:[ĭm-pûrʹvē-əs]
D.J.[ɪmˈpɜːviːəs]
K.K.[ɪmˈpɝviəs]
adj.（形容词）
Incapable of being penetrated:
不能渗透的：
a material impervious to water.
不透水的材料
Incapable of being affected:
不受影响的：
impervious to fear.
不受恐惧影响的
```
```
语源
From Latin impervius
源自 拉丁语 impervius
in- [not] * see in- 1
in- [不] *参见 in-1
pervius [pervious] * see pervious
pervius [难渗透的] *参见 pervious
```
继承用法
imperʹviously adv.（副词）
imperʹviousness n.（名词）
Etymonline
impervious
impervious (adj.)
1640s, from L. impervius "that cannot be passed through," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + pervius "letting things through," from per "through" + via "road." Related: Imperviously; imperviousness.
韦氏大学
im·per·vi·ous
\(ˌ)im-ˈpər-vē-əs\ adjective
Etymology: Latin impervius, from in- + pervius pervious
Date: 1640
1.
a. : not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable
b. : not capable of being damaged or harmed
2. : not capable of being affected or disturbed
```
• im·per·vi·ous·ly adverb
• im·per·vi·ous·ness noun
美国传统词典英汉
im.per.vi.ous
AHD:[ĭm-pûrʹvē-əs]
D.J.[ɪmˈpɜːviːəs]
K.K.[ɪmˈpɝviəs]
adj.（形容词）
Incapable of being penetrated:
不能渗透的：
a material impervious to water.
不透水的材料
Incapable of being affected:
不受影响的：
impervious to fear.
不受恐惧影响的
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语源
From Latin impervius
源自 拉丁语 impervius
in- [not] * see in- 1
in- [不] *参见 in-1
pervius [pervious] * see pervious
pervius [难渗透的] *参见 pervious
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继承用法
imperʹviously adv.（副词）
imperʹviousness n.（名词）
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invoice (n.)
1550s, apparently from M.Fr. envois, pl. of envoi "dispatch (of goods)," lit. "a sending," from envoyer "to send" (see envoy). As a verb, 1690s, from the noun.
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in·voice
I. \ˈin-ˌvȯis\ noun
Etymology: modification of Middle French envois, plural of envoi message — more at envoi
Date: 1560
1. : an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : bill
2. : a consignment of merchandise
II. transitive verb
(in·voiced ; in·voic·ing)
Date: 1698
: to send an invoice for or to
美国传统词典英汉
in.voice
AHD:[ĭnʹvois']
D.J.[ˈɪnˌvɔɪs]
K.K.[ˈɪnˌvɔɪs]
n.Abbr. inv.（名词）缩写 inv.
A detailed list of goods shipped or services rendered, with an account of all costs; an itemized bill.
发货清单；发票：关于发送的货物或提供的服务的一份详细的清单，带有所有费用的记录；逐项列出的票单
The goods or services itemized in an invoice.
清单项目：清单上逐条列出的货物或服务
v.tr.（及物动词）
in.voiced, in.voic.ing, in.voic.es
To make an invoice of (goods or services).
开清单：为（货物或服务）开出一个清单
To send an invoice to; bill.
寄发票；开票：把发票寄给…；开票给…
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语源
Alteration of obsolete invoyes [pl. of] invoy [invoice]
废语 invoyes的变化 [] invoy的复数 [发票]
from French envoi [a sending, shipment]
源自 法语 envoi [发送；船运]
from envoyer [to send] * see envoy 1
源自 envoyer [送] *参见 envoy1
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invoice (n.)
1550s, apparently from M.Fr. envois, pl. of envoi "dispatch (of goods)," lit. "a sending," from envoyer "to send" (see envoy). As a verb, 1690s, from the noun.
韦氏大学
in·voice
I. \ˈin-ˌvȯis\ noun
Etymology: modification of Middle French envois, plural of envoi message — more at envoi
Date: 1560
1. : an itemized list of goods shipped usually specifying the price and the terms of sale : bill
2. : a consignment of merchandise
II. transitive verb
(in·voiced ; in·voic·ing)
Date: 1698
: to send an invoice for or to
美国传统词典英汉
in.voice
AHD:[ĭnʹvois']
D.J.[ˈɪnˌvɔɪs]
K.K.[ˈɪnˌvɔɪs]
n.Abbr. inv.（名词）缩写 inv.
A detailed list of goods shipped or services rendered, with an account of all costs; an itemized bill.
发货清单；发票：关于发送的货物或提供的服务的一份详细的清单，带有所有费用的记录；逐项列出的票单
The goods or services itemized in an invoice.
清单项目：清单上逐条列出的货物或服务
v.tr.（及物动词）
in.voiced, in.voic.ing, in.voic.es
To make an invoice of (goods or services).
开清单：为（货物或服务）开出一个清单
To send an invoice to; bill.
寄发票；开票：把发票寄给…；开票给…
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语源
Alteration of obsolete invoyes [pl. of] invoy [invoice]
废语 invoyes的变化 [] invoy的复数 [发票]
from French envoi [a sending, shipment]
源自 法语 envoi [发送；船运]
from envoyer [to send] * see envoy 1
源自 envoyer [送] *参见 envoy1
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Etymonline
envoy
envoy (n.)
"messenger," 1660s, from Fr. envoyé "messenger," lit. "one sent" (12c.), noun use of pp. of envoyer "send," from V.L. *inviare "send on one's way," from L. in "on" (see in- (2)) + via "road" (see via (adv.)). The same French word was borrowed in Middle English to mean "a stanza of a poem sending it off to find readers" (late 14c.).
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en·voy
\ˈen-ˌvȯi, ˈän-\ noun
Etymology: French envoyé, from past participle of envoyer to send, from Old French enveier
Date: 1635
1.
a. : a minister plenipotentiary accredited to a foreign government who ranks between an ambassador and a minister resident — called also envoy extraordinary
b. : a person delegated to represent one government in its dealings with another
2. : messenger, representative
美国传统词典英汉
envoy 1
AHD:[ĕnʹvoi', ŏnʹ-]
D.J.[ˈenˌvɔɪ, ˈɒn-]
K.K.[ˈɛnˌvɔɪ, ˈɑn-]
n.（名词）
A representative of a government who is sent on a special diplomatic mission.
代表：为一特定外交任务而委派的政府代表
A minister plenipotentiary assigned to a foreign embassy, ranking next below the ambassador.
特命全权公使：派驻国外使馆的特命全权使节，仅低于大使
A messenger; an agent.
信使；代理人
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语源
French envoyé [messenger] [from past participle of] envoyer [to send]
法语 envoyé [信使] [] 源自envoyer的过去分词 [派]
from Old French envoier
源自 古法语 envoier
from Late Latin inviāre [to be on the way]
源自 后期拉丁语 inviāre [在…的路上]
Latin in- [in, on] * see en- 1
拉丁语 in- [在…里，上] *参见 en-1
Latin via [way] * see wegh-
拉丁语 via [路] *参见 wegh-
envoy 2也作 en.voi
AHD:[ĕnʹvoi', ŏnʹ-]
D.J.[ˈenˌvɔɪ, ˈɒn-]
K.K.[ˈɛnˌvɔɪ, ˈɑn-]
n.（名词）
A short closing stanza in certain verse forms, such as the ballade or sestina, dedicating the poem to a patron or summarizing its main ideas.
结尾诗节：在一些特定诗体，如民谣体或六节六行体结尾处的短节，一般为向保护人的献辞或全诗的总结
The concluding portion of a prose work or a play.
结尾：戏剧或非韵体作品的结尾
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语源
Middle English envoie
中古英语 envoie
from Old French [a sending away, conclusion]
源自 古法语 [总结]
from envoier [to send] * see envoy 1
源自 envoier [送] *参见 envoy1
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Etymonline
envoy
envoy (n.)
"messenger," 1660s, from Fr. envoyé "messenger," lit. "one sent" (12c.), noun use of pp. of envoyer "send," from V.L. *inviare "send on one's way," from L. in "on" (see in- (2)) + via "road" (see via (adv.)). The same French word was borrowed in Middle English to mean "a stanza of a poem sending it off to find readers" (late 14c.).
韦氏大学
en·voy
\ˈen-ˌvȯi, ˈän-\ noun
Etymology: French envoyé, from past participle of envoyer to send, from Old French enveier
Date: 1635
1.
a. : a minister plenipotentiary accredited to a foreign government who ranks between an ambassador and a minister resident — called also envoy extraordinary
b. : a person delegated to represent one government in its dealings with another
2. : messenger, representative
美国传统词典英汉
envoy 1
AHD:[ĕnʹvoi', ŏnʹ-]
D.J.[ˈenˌvɔɪ, ˈɒn-]
K.K.[ˈɛnˌvɔɪ, ˈɑn-]
n.（名词）
A representative of a government who is sent on a special diplomatic mission.
代表：为一特定外交任务而委派的政府代表
A minister plenipotentiary assigned to a foreign embassy, ranking next below the ambassador.
特命全权公使：派驻国外使馆的特命全权使节，仅低于大使
A messenger; an agent.
信使；代理人
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语源
French envoyé [messenger] [from past participle of] envoyer [to send]
法语 envoyé [信使] [] 源自envoyer的过去分词 [派]
from Old French envoier
源自 古法语 envoier
from Late Latin inviāre [to be on the way]
源自 后期拉丁语 inviāre [在…的路上]
Latin in- [in, on] * see en- 1
拉丁语 in- [在…里，上] *参见 en-1
Latin via [way] * see wegh-
拉丁语 via [路] *参见 wegh-
envoy 2也作 en.voi
AHD:[ĕnʹvoi', ŏnʹ-]
D.J.[ˈenˌvɔɪ, ˈɒn-]
K.K.[ˈɛnˌvɔɪ, ˈɑn-]
n.（名词）
A short closing stanza in certain verse forms, such as the ballade or sestina, dedicating the poem to a patron or summarizing its main ideas.
结尾诗节：在一些特定诗体，如民谣体或六节六行体结尾处的短节，一般为向保护人的献辞或全诗的总结
The concluding portion of a prose work or a play.
结尾：戏剧或非韵体作品的结尾
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语源
Middle English envoie
中古英语 envoie
from Old French [a sending away, conclusion]
源自 古法语 [总结]
from envoier [to send] * see envoy 1
源自 envoier [送] *参见 envoy1
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waggish
waggish (adj.)
"willing to make a fool of oneself, and fond of doing so to others," 1580s, from wag (n.) + -ish.
韦氏大学
wag·gish
\ˈwa-gish\ adjective
Date: 1589
1. : resembling or characteristic of a wag
2. : done or made in waggery or for sport : humorous
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• wag·gish·ly adverb
• wag·gish·ness noun
美国传统词典英汉
wag.gish
AHD:[wăgʹĭsh]
D.J.[ˈwægɪʃ]
K.K.[ˈwægɪʃ]
adj.（形容词）
Characteristic of or resembling a wag; jocular or witty.See Synonyms at playful
诙谐的：有幽默特征的人或象幽默的人的；好笑的或机智的参见 playful
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继承用法
wagʹgishly adv.（副词）
wagʹgishness n.（名词）
waggish
waggish (adj.)
"willing to make a fool of oneself, and fond of doing so to others," 1580s, from wag (n.) + -ish.
韦氏大学
wag·gish
\ˈwa-gish\ adjective
Date: 1589
1. : resembling or characteristic of a wag
2. : done or made in waggery or for sport : humorous
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• wag·gish·ly adverb
• wag·gish·ness noun
美国传统词典英汉
wag.gish
AHD:[wăgʹĭsh]
D.J.[ˈwægɪʃ]
K.K.[ˈwægɪʃ]
adj.（形容词）
Characteristic of or resembling a wag; jocular or witty.See Synonyms at playful
诙谐的：有幽默特征的人或象幽默的人的；好笑的或机智的参见 playful
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继承用法
wagʹgishly adv.（副词）
wagʹgishness n.（名词）
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velodrome
velodrome (n.)
"building for bicycle races," 1902, from Fr. vélodrome, from vélo, colloquial abbreviation of vélocipède (see velocipede) + -drome, as in hippodrome.
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ve·lo·drome
\ˈvē-lə-ˌdrōm, ˈve-, ˈvā-\ noun
Etymology: French vélodrome, from vélo cycle (short for vélocipède) + -drome
Date: 1895
: a track designed for cycling
美国传统词典英汉
ve.lo.drome
AHD:[vēʹlə-drōm', vĕlʹə-]
D.J.[ˈviːləˌdrəʊm, ˈvelə-]
K.K.[ˈviləˌdrom, ˈvɛlə-]
n.（名词）
A sports arena with a banked oval track for bicycle and motorcycle racing.
室内赛车场：供脚踏车或摩托车比赛用的椭圆跑道
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语源
French vélodrome
French vélodrome
blend of vélocipède [velocipede] * see velocipede
blend of vélocipède [velocipede] *参见 velocipede
and -drome [racecourse] from Latin -dromus * see -drome
and -drome [racecourse] from Latin -dromus *参见 -drome
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velodrome
velodrome (n.)
"building for bicycle races," 1902, from Fr. vélodrome, from vélo, colloquial abbreviation of vélocipède (see velocipede) + -drome, as in hippodrome.
韦氏大学
ve·lo·drome
\ˈvē-lə-ˌdrōm, ˈve-, ˈvā-\ noun
Etymology: French vélodrome, from vélo cycle (short for vélocipède) + -drome
Date: 1895
: a track designed for cycling
美国传统词典英汉
ve.lo.drome
AHD:[vēʹlə-drōm', vĕlʹə-]
D.J.[ˈviːləˌdrəʊm, ˈvelə-]
K.K.[ˈviləˌdrom, ˈvɛlə-]
n.（名词）
A sports arena with a banked oval track for bicycle and motorcycle racing.
室内赛车场：供脚踏车或摩托车比赛用的椭圆跑道
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语源
French vélodrome
French vélodrome
blend of vélocipède [velocipede] * see velocipede
blend of vélocipède [velocipede] *参见 velocipede
and -drome [racecourse] from Latin -dromus * see -drome
and -drome [racecourse] from Latin -dromus *参见 -drome
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cursory (adj.)
c.1600, from M.Fr. cursoire "rapid," from L.L. cursorius "hasty, of a race or running," from L. curs-, pp. stem of currere "to run" (see current).
韦氏大学
cur·so·ry
\ˈkərs-rē, ˈkər-sə-\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin cursorius of running, from Latin currere
Date: 1601
: rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
Synonyms: see superficial
• cur·so·ri·ly \-rə-lē\ adverb
• cur·so·ri·ness \-rē-nəs\ noun
美国传统词典英汉
cur.so.ry
AHD:[kûrʹsə-rē]
D.J.[ˈkɜːsəriː]
K.K.[ˈkɝsəri]
adj.（形容词）
Performed with haste and scant attention to detail:
粗略的：仓促进行并对细节缺乏注意的：
a cursory glance at the headlines.See Synonyms at superficial
草草地看了一眼标题参见 superficial
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语源
Late Latin cursōrius [of running]
后期拉丁语 cursōrius [奔跑的]
from Latin cursor cursōr- [runner] * see cursor
源自 拉丁语 cursor cursōr- [奔跑者] *参见 cursor
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继承用法
curʹsorily adv.（副词）
curʹsoriness n.（名词）
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cursory (adj.)
c.1600, from M.Fr. cursoire "rapid," from L.L. cursorius "hasty, of a race or running," from L. curs-, pp. stem of currere "to run" (see current).
韦氏大学
cur·so·ry
\ˈkərs-rē, ˈkər-sə-\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin cursorius of running, from Latin currere
Date: 1601
: rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty
Synonyms: see superficial
• cur·so·ri·ly \-rə-lē\ adverb
• cur·so·ri·ness \-rē-nəs\ noun
美国传统词典英汉
cur.so.ry
AHD:[kûrʹsə-rē]
D.J.[ˈkɜːsəriː]
K.K.[ˈkɝsəri]
adj.（形容词）
Performed with haste and scant attention to detail:
粗略的：仓促进行并对细节缺乏注意的：
a cursory glance at the headlines.See Synonyms at superficial
草草地看了一眼标题参见 superficial
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语源
Late Latin cursōrius [of running]
后期拉丁语 cursōrius [奔跑的]
from Latin cursor cursōr- [runner] * see cursor
源自 拉丁语 cursor cursōr- [奔跑者] *参见 cursor
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继承用法
curʹsorily adv.（副词）
curʹsoriness n.（名词）
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Etymonline
cursive
cursive
1784, from Fr. cursif (18c.), from M.L. cursivus "running," from L. cursus "a running," from pp. of currere "to run" (see current). The notion is of "written with a running hand" (without raising the pen), as opposed to uncial.
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cur·sive
I. \ˈkər-siv\ adjective
Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French cursif, from Medieval Latin cursivus, literally, running, from Latin cursus, past participle of currere to run
Date: circa 1784
: running, coursing: as
a. of writing : flowing often with the strokes of successive characters joined and the angles rounded
b. : having a flowing, easy, impromptu character
• cur·sive·ly adverb
• cur·sive·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 1838
1. : a manuscript written in cursive writing; also : cursive writing
2. : a style of printed letter resembling handwriting
美国传统词典英汉
cur.sive
AHD:[kûrʹsĭv]
D.J.[ˈkɜːsɪv]
K.K.[ˈkɝsɪv]
adj.（形容词）
Having the successive letters joined together:
草书的：连续的字母连在一起的：
cursive writing; a cursive style of type.
草书；印刷文字的草写体
n.（名词）
A cursive character or letter.
草写字母，草写字
A manuscript written in cursive characters.
草书手稿：用草写体写成的手稿
Printing A type style that imitates handwriting.
【印刷术】 草体：一种模仿手写体的印刷字体
语源
French (écriture) cursive [cursive (handwriting)]
法语 (écriture) cursive [草书（手写体）]
from Medieval Latin (scripta) cursīva
源自 中世纪拉丁语 (scripta) cursīva
from Latin cursus [past participle of] currere [to run] * see kers-
源自 拉丁语 cursus [] currere的过去分词 [跑] *参见 kers-
继承用法
curʹsively adv.（副词）
curʹsiveness n.（名词）
Etymonline
cursive
cursive
1784, from Fr. cursif (18c.), from M.L. cursivus "running," from L. cursus "a running," from pp. of currere "to run" (see current). The notion is of "written with a running hand" (without raising the pen), as opposed to uncial.
韦氏大学
cur·sive
I. \ˈkər-siv\ adjective
Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French cursif, from Medieval Latin cursivus, literally, running, from Latin cursus, past participle of currere to run
Date: circa 1784
: running, coursing: as
a. of writing : flowing often with the strokes of successive characters joined and the angles rounded
b. : having a flowing, easy, impromptu character
• cur·sive·ly adverb
• cur·sive·ness noun
II. noun
Date: 1838
1. : a manuscript written in cursive writing; also : cursive writing
2. : a style of printed letter resembling handwriting
美国传统词典英汉
cur.sive
AHD:[kûrʹsĭv]
D.J.[ˈkɜːsɪv]
K.K.[ˈkɝsɪv]
adj.（形容词）
Having the successive letters joined together:
草书的：连续的字母连在一起的：
cursive writing; a cursive style of type.
草书；印刷文字的草写体
n.（名词）
A cursive character or letter.
草写字母，草写字
A manuscript written in cursive characters.
草书手稿：用草写体写成的手稿
Printing A type style that imitates handwriting.
【印刷术】 草体：一种模仿手写体的印刷字体
语源
French (écriture) cursive [cursive (handwriting)]
法语 (écriture) cursive [草书（手写体）]
from Medieval Latin (scripta) cursīva
源自 中世纪拉丁语 (scripta) cursīva
from Latin cursus [past participle of] currere [to run] * see kers-
源自 拉丁语 cursus [] currere的过去分词 [跑] *参见 kers-
继承用法
curʹsively adv.（副词）
curʹsiveness n.（名词）
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discursive
discursive (adj.)
1590s, from M.Fr. discursif, from M.L. discursivus, from L. discursus "a running about" (see discourse). Related: Discursively.
韦氏大学
dis·cur·sive
\dis-ˈkər-siv\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin discursivus, from Latin discursus, past participle of discurrere to run about — more at discourse
Date: 1598
1.
a. : moving from topic to topic without order : rambling
b. : proceeding coherently from topic to topic
2. : marked by analytical reasoning
3. : of or relating to discourse
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• dis·cur·sive·ly adverb
• dis·cur·sive·ness noun
美国传统词典英汉
dis.cur.sive
AHD:[dĭ-skûrʹsĭv]
D.J.[dɪˈskɜːsɪv]
K.K.[dɪˈskɝsɪv]
adj.（形容词）
Covering a wide field of subjects; rambling.
主题不明的，东拉西扯的：包含很大范围的主题；杂乱无章的
Proceeding to a conclusion through reason rather than intuition.
推论的，论证的：通过推理而非直觉来得出结论的
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语源
Medieval Latin discursīvus
中世纪拉丁语 discursīvus
from Latin discursus [running about] * see discourse
源自 拉丁语 discursus [东奔西跑；奔忙] *参见 discourse
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继承用法
discurʹsively adv.（副词）
discurʹsiveness n.（名词）
discursive
discursive (adj.)
1590s, from M.Fr. discursif, from M.L. discursivus, from L. discursus "a running about" (see discourse). Related: Discursively.
韦氏大学
dis·cur·sive
\dis-ˈkər-siv\ adjective
Etymology: Medieval Latin discursivus, from Latin discursus, past participle of discurrere to run about — more at discourse
Date: 1598
1.
a. : moving from topic to topic without order : rambling
b. : proceeding coherently from topic to topic
2. : marked by analytical reasoning
3. : of or relating to discourse
```
• dis·cur·sive·ly adverb
• dis·cur·sive·ness noun
美国传统词典英汉
dis.cur.sive
AHD:[dĭ-skûrʹsĭv]
D.J.[dɪˈskɜːsɪv]
K.K.[dɪˈskɝsɪv]
adj.（形容词）
Covering a wide field of subjects; rambling.
主题不明的，东拉西扯的：包含很大范围的主题；杂乱无章的
Proceeding to a conclusion through reason rather than intuition.
推论的，论证的：通过推理而非直觉来得出结论的
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```
语源
Medieval Latin discursīvus
中世纪拉丁语 discursīvus
from Latin discursus [running about] * see discourse
源自 拉丁语 discursus [东奔西跑；奔忙] *参见 discourse
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继承用法
discurʹsively adv.（副词）
discurʹsiveness n.（名词）
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concourse
concourse (n.)
late 14c., from M.Fr. concours, from L. concursus "a running together," from pp. of concurrere (see concur). Originally "the flowing of a crowd of people;" sense of "open space in a built-up place" is American English, 1862.
韦氏大学
con·course
\ˈkän-ˌkȯrs, ˈkäŋ-\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French concours, from Latin concursus, from concurrere to run together — more at concur
Date: 14th century
1. : an act or process of coming together and merging
2. : a meeting produced by voluntary or spontaneous coming together
3.
a. : an open space where roads or paths meet
b. : an open space or hall (as in a railroad terminal) where crowds gather
美国传统词典英汉
con.course
AHD:[kŏnʹkôrs', -kōrs', kŏngʹ-]
D.J.[ˈkɒnˌkɔːs, -ˌkəʊrs, ˈkɒŋ-]
K.K.[ˈkɑnˌkɔrs, -ˌkors, ˈkɑŋ-]
n.（名词）
A large open space for the gathering or passage of crowds, as in an airport.
中央大厅：一个大的用于聚会或作人行通道的露天场所，例如飞机场
A broad thoroughfare.
宽阔的大道
A great crowd; a throng.
一大群；一大堆
The act of coming, moving, or flowing together.
汇集：来到、移动或流到一起的动作
语源
Middle English concours [assembly, throng]
中古英语 concours [集合，大群]
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin concursus [from past participle of] concurrere [to assemble]
源自 拉丁语 concursus [] 源自concurrere的过去分词 [集合]
com- [com-]
com- [前缀，表“集”]
currere [to run] * see kers-
currere [跑] *参见 kers-
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concourse
concourse (n.)
late 14c., from M.Fr. concours, from L. concursus "a running together," from pp. of concurrere (see concur). Originally "the flowing of a crowd of people;" sense of "open space in a built-up place" is American English, 1862.
韦氏大学
con·course
\ˈkän-ˌkȯrs, ˈkäŋ-\ noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French concours, from Latin concursus, from concurrere to run together — more at concur
Date: 14th century
1. : an act or process of coming together and merging
2. : a meeting produced by voluntary or spontaneous coming together
3.
a. : an open space where roads or paths meet
b. : an open space or hall (as in a railroad terminal) where crowds gather
美国传统词典英汉
con.course
AHD:[kŏnʹkôrs', -kōrs', kŏngʹ-]
D.J.[ˈkɒnˌkɔːs, -ˌkəʊrs, ˈkɒŋ-]
K.K.[ˈkɑnˌkɔrs, -ˌkors, ˈkɑŋ-]
n.（名词）
A large open space for the gathering or passage of crowds, as in an airport.
中央大厅：一个大的用于聚会或作人行通道的露天场所，例如飞机场
A broad thoroughfare.
宽阔的大道
A great crowd; a throng.
一大群；一大堆
The act of coming, moving, or flowing together.
汇集：来到、移动或流到一起的动作
语源
Middle English concours [assembly, throng]
中古英语 concours [集合，大群]
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Latin concursus [from past participle of] concurrere [to assemble]
源自 拉丁语 concursus [] 源自concurrere的过去分词 [集合]
com- [com-]
com- [前缀，表“集”]
currere [to run] * see kers-
currere [跑] *参见 kers-
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courier
courier
mid-14c., from Anglo-Fr. courrier, from O.Fr. coreor, ultimately an agent noun from L. currere "to run" (see current).
韦氏大学
cou·ri·er
\ˈku̇r-ē-ər, ˈkər-ē-, ˈkə-rē-\ noun
Etymology: Middle French courrier, from Old Italian corriere, from correre to run, from Latin currere
Date: 1579
1. : messenger: as
a. : a member of a diplomatic service entrusted with bearing messages
b.
(1) : an espionage agent transferring secret information
(2) : a runner of contraband
c. : a member of the armed services whose duties include carrying mail, information, or supplies
2. : a traveler's paid attendant; especially : a tourists' guide employed by a travel agency
美国传统词典英汉
cou.ri.er
AHD:[k‹rʹē-ər, kûrʹ-, kŭrʹ-]
D.J.[ˈkʊəriːə, ˈkɜː-, ˈkʌr-]
K.K.[ˈkʊriɚ, ˈkɝ-, ˈkʌr-]
n.（名词）
A messenger, especially one on official diplomatic business.
信使：送信者，尤指官方外交事务中的信使
A spy carrying secret information.
情报员，间谍：带有秘密情报的间谍
A personal attendant hired to make arrangements for a journey.
旅游服务员：雇佣来对旅途进行安排的私人随从
An employee of a travel agency serving as a guide for tourists.
导游：由旅行社派来进行旅游指导的雇员
```
语源
French courrier
法语 courrier
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Old Italian corriere
源自 古意大利语 corriere
from correre [to run]
源自 correre [跑]
from Latin currere * see kers-
源自 拉丁语 currere *参见 kers-
```
Etymonline
courier
courier
mid-14c., from Anglo-Fr. courrier, from O.Fr. coreor, ultimately an agent noun from L. currere "to run" (see current).
韦氏大学
cou·ri·er
\ˈku̇r-ē-ər, ˈkər-ē-, ˈkə-rē-\ noun
Etymology: Middle French courrier, from Old Italian corriere, from correre to run, from Latin currere
Date: 1579
1. : messenger: as
a. : a member of a diplomatic service entrusted with bearing messages
b.
(1) : an espionage agent transferring secret information
(2) : a runner of contraband
c. : a member of the armed services whose duties include carrying mail, information, or supplies
2. : a traveler's paid attendant; especially : a tourists' guide employed by a travel agency
美国传统词典英汉
cou.ri.er
AHD:[k‹rʹē-ər, kûrʹ-, kŭrʹ-]
D.J.[ˈkʊəriːə, ˈkɜː-, ˈkʌr-]
K.K.[ˈkʊriɚ, ˈkɝ-, ˈkʌr-]
n.（名词）
A messenger, especially one on official diplomatic business.
信使：送信者，尤指官方外交事务中的信使
A spy carrying secret information.
情报员，间谍：带有秘密情报的间谍
A personal attendant hired to make arrangements for a journey.
旅游服务员：雇佣来对旅途进行安排的私人随从
An employee of a travel agency serving as a guide for tourists.
导游：由旅行社派来进行旅游指导的雇员
```
语源
French courrier
法语 courrier
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Old Italian corriere
源自 古意大利语 corriere
from correre [to run]
源自 correre [跑]
from Latin currere * see kers-
源自 拉丁语 currere *参见 kers-
```
47
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courier
courier
mid-14c., from Anglo-Fr. courrier, from O.Fr. coreor, ultimately an agent noun from L. currere "to run" (see current).
韦氏大学
cou·ri·er
\ˈku̇r-ē-ər, ˈkər-ē-, ˈkə-rē-\ noun
Etymology: Middle French courrier, from Old Italian corriere, from correre to run, from Latin currere
Date: 1579
1. : messenger: as
a. : a member of a diplomatic service entrusted with bearing messages
b.
(1) : an espionage agent transferring secret information
(2) : a runner of contraband
c. : a member of the armed services whose duties include carrying mail, information, or supplies
2. : a traveler's paid attendant; especially : a tourists' guide employed by a travel agency
美国传统词典英汉
cou.ri.er
AHD:[k‹rʹē-ər, kûrʹ-, kŭrʹ-]
D.J.[ˈkʊəriːə, ˈkɜː-, ˈkʌr-]
K.K.[ˈkʊriɚ, ˈkɝ-, ˈkʌr-]
n.（名词）
A messenger, especially one on official diplomatic business.
信使：送信者，尤指官方外交事务中的信使
A spy carrying secret information.
情报员，间谍：带有秘密情报的间谍
A personal attendant hired to make arrangements for a journey.
旅游服务员：雇佣来对旅途进行安排的私人随从
An employee of a travel agency serving as a guide for tourists.
导游：由旅行社派来进行旅游指导的雇员
```
语源
French courrier
法语 courrier
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Old Italian corriere
源自 古意大利语 corriere
from correre [to run]
源自 correre [跑]
from Latin currere * see kers-
源自 拉丁语 currere *参见 kers-
```
Etymonline
courier
courier
mid-14c., from Anglo-Fr. courrier, from O.Fr. coreor, ultimately an agent noun from L. currere "to run" (see current).
韦氏大学
cou·ri·er
\ˈku̇r-ē-ər, ˈkər-ē-, ˈkə-rē-\ noun
Etymology: Middle French courrier, from Old Italian corriere, from correre to run, from Latin currere
Date: 1579
1. : messenger: as
a. : a member of a diplomatic service entrusted with bearing messages
b.
(1) : an espionage agent transferring secret information
(2) : a runner of contraband
c. : a member of the armed services whose duties include carrying mail, information, or supplies
2. : a traveler's paid attendant; especially : a tourists' guide employed by a travel agency
美国传统词典英汉
cou.ri.er
AHD:[k‹rʹē-ər, kûrʹ-, kŭrʹ-]
D.J.[ˈkʊəriːə, ˈkɜː-, ˈkʌr-]
K.K.[ˈkʊriɚ, ˈkɝ-, ˈkʌr-]
n.（名词）
A messenger, especially one on official diplomatic business.
信使：送信者，尤指官方外交事务中的信使
A spy carrying secret information.
情报员，间谍：带有秘密情报的间谍
A personal attendant hired to make arrangements for a journey.
旅游服务员：雇佣来对旅途进行安排的私人随从
An employee of a travel agency serving as a guide for tourists.
导游：由旅行社派来进行旅游指导的雇员
```
语源
French courrier
法语 courrier
from Old French
源自 古法语
from Old Italian corriere
源自 古意大利语 corriere
from correre [to run]
源自 correre [跑]
from Latin currere * see kers-
源自 拉丁语 currere *参见 kers-
```
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incur
incur (v.)
early 15c., from Anglo-Fr. encurir, M.Fr. encourir, from L. incurrere "run into or against, rush at, make an attack;" figuratively, "to befall, happen, occur to," from in- "upon" (see in- (2)) + currere "to run" (see current). Related: Incurred; incurring.
韦氏大学
in·cur
\in-ˈkər\ transitive verb
(in·curred ; in·cur·ring)
Etymology: Middle English incurren, from Latin incurrere, literally, to run into, from in- + currere to run — more at car
Date: 15th century
: to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
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美国传统词典英汉
in.cur
AHD:[ĭn-kûrʹ]
D.J.[ɪnˈkɜː]
K.K.[ɪnˈkɝ]
v.tr.（及物动词）
in.curred, in.cur.ring, in.curs
To acquire or come into (something usually undesirable); sustain:
获得，得到：获得或得到（通常为不受欢迎的事）；承受：
incurred substantial losses during the stock market crash.
在股票市场剧跌时蒙受了巨大的物质损失
To become liable or subject to as a result of one's actions; bring upon oneself:
招惹：负有责任的或由某人行动引起的；给自己惹起：
incur the anger of a friend.
惹起一个朋友的愤怒
```
```
语源
Middle English incurren
中古英语 incurren
from Old French encorir
源自 古法语 encorir
from Latin incurrere [to run upon]
源自 拉丁语 incurrere [碰上，撞上]
in- [on] * see in- 2
in- [在…上] *参见 in-2
currere [to run] * see kers-
currere [跑] *参见 kers-
```
Etymonline
incur
incur (v.)
early 15c., from Anglo-Fr. encurir, M.Fr. encourir, from L. incurrere "run into or against, rush at, make an attack;" figuratively, "to befall, happen, occur to," from in- "upon" (see in- (2)) + currere "to run" (see current). Related: Incurred; incurring.
韦氏大学
in·cur
\in-ˈkər\ transitive verb
(in·curred ; in·cur·ring)
Etymology: Middle English incurren, from Latin incurrere, literally, to run into, from in- + currere to run — more at car
Date: 15th century
: to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
```
美国传统词典英汉
in.cur
AHD:[ĭn-kûrʹ]
D.J.[ɪnˈkɜː]
K.K.[ɪnˈkɝ]
v.tr.（及物动词）
in.curred, in.cur.ring, in.curs
To acquire or come into (something usually undesirable); sustain:
获得，得到：获得或得到（通常为不受欢迎的事）；承受：
incurred substantial losses during the stock market crash.
在股票市场剧跌时蒙受了巨大的物质损失
To become liable or subject to as a result of one's actions; bring upon oneself:
招惹：负有责任的或由某人行动引起的；给自己惹起：
incur the anger of a friend.
惹起一个朋友的愤怒
```
```
语源
Middle English incurren
中古英语 incurren
from Old French encorir
源自 古法语 encorir
from Latin incurrere [to run upon]
源自 拉丁语 incurrere [碰上，撞上]
in- [on] * see in- 2
in- [在…上] *参见 in-2
currere [to run] * see kers-
currere [跑] *参见 kers-
```
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concur (v.)
early 15c., "collide, clash in hostility," from L. concurrere "to run together, assemble hurriedly; clash, fight," in transferred use, "to happen at the same time," from com- "together" (see com-) + currere "to run" (see current). Sense of "to coincide, happen at the same time" is 1590s; that of "to agree in opinion" is 1580s in English.
韦氏大学
con·cur
\kən-ˈkər, kän-\ intransitive verb
(con·curred ; con·cur·ring)
Etymology: Middle English concurren, from Latin concurrere, from com- + currere to run — more at car
Date: 15th century
1. : to act together to a common end or single effect
2.
a. : approve
b. : to express agreement
3. obsolete : to come together : meet
4. : to happen together : coincide
Synonyms: see agree
美国传统词典英汉
con.cur
AHD:[kən-kûrʹ]
D.J.[kənˈkɜː]
K.K.[kənˈkɝ]
v.intr.（不及物动词）
con.curred, con.cur.ring, con.curs
To be of the same opinion; agree.See Synonyms at assent
同意：有同样的观点；同意参见 assent
To act together; cooperate.
合作：共同行动；合作
To occur at the same time; coincide.
同时发生；巧合
Obsolete To converge; meet.
【废语】 会合；遇见
```
语源
Middle English concurren
中古英语 concurren
from Latin concurrere [to meet, coincide]
源自 拉丁语 concurrere [遇见，巧合]
com- [com-]
com- [前缀，表“同”]
currere [to run] * see kers-
currere [跑] *参见 kers-
```
concur (v.)
early 15c., "collide, clash in hostility," from L. concurrere "to run together, assemble hurriedly; clash, fight," in transferred use, "to happen at the same time," from com- "together" (see com-) + currere "to run" (see current). Sense of "to coincide, happen at the same time" is 1590s; that of "to agree in opinion" is 1580s in English.
韦氏大学
con·cur
\kən-ˈkər, kän-\ intransitive verb
(con·curred ; con·cur·ring)
Etymology: Middle English concurren, from Latin concurrere, from com- + currere to run — more at car
Date: 15th century
1. : to act together to a common end or single effect
2.
a. : approve
b. : to express agreement
3. obsolete : to come together : meet
4. : to happen together : coincide
Synonyms: see agree
美国传统词典英汉
con.cur
AHD:[kən-kûrʹ]
D.J.[kənˈkɜː]
K.K.[kənˈkɝ]
v.intr.（不及物动词）
con.curred, con.cur.ring, con.curs
To be of the same opinion; agree.See Synonyms at assent
同意：有同样的观点；同意参见 assent
To act together; cooperate.
合作：共同行动；合作
To occur at the same time; coincide.
同时发生；巧合
Obsolete To converge; meet.
【废语】 会合；遇见
```
语源
Middle English concurren
中古英语 concurren
from Latin concurrere [to meet, coincide]
源自 拉丁语 concurrere [遇见，巧合]
com- [com-]
com- [前缀，表“同”]
currere [to run] * see kers-
currere [跑] *参见 kers-
```
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```
Etymonline
regress
regress (v.)
"to move backward," 1823, from regress (n.). The psychological sense of "to return to an earlier stage of life" is attested from 1926. Related: Regressed; regressing.
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regress
regress (n.)
late 14c. (n.), "act of going back," from L. regressus "a return," from regress-, pp. stem of regredi "to go back," from re- "back" (see re-) + gradi "to step, walk" (see grade (n.)).
韦氏大学
re·gress
I. \ˈrē-ˌgres\ noun
Etymology: Middle English regresse, from Anglo-French, from Latin regressus, from regredi to go back, from re- + gradi to go — more at grade
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : an act or the privilege of going or coming back
b. : reentry 1
2. : movement backward to a previous and especially worse or more primitive state or condition
3. : the act of reasoning backward
II. \ri-ˈgres\
Date: 1552
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to make or undergo regress : retrograde
b. : to be subject to or exhibit regression
2. : to tend to approach or revert to a mean
transitive verb
: to induce a state of psychological regression in
• re·gres·sor \-ˈgre-sər\ noun
美国传统词典英汉
re.gress
AHD:[rĭ-grĕsʹ]
D.J.[rɪˈgres]
K.K.[rɪˈgrɛs]
v.（动词）
re.gressed, re.gress.ing, re.gress.es
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To go back; move backward.
退回；回归
To return to a previous, usually worse or less developed state.
退回到以前的，通常是更差的或较不发达的状态
To have a tendency to approach or go back to a statistical mean.
退步：接近或退回到一个统计方式的
v.tr.Psychology （及物动词）【心理学】
To induce a state of regression in.
引发退步的状态
n.（名词）
AHD:[rēʹgrĕs']
The act of going or coming back; return.
回归的动作；回归
Passage back; reentry.
退路；再次进入
The act of reasoning backward from an effect to a cause.
逆向思维：从结果到原因的推理的动作
```
```
语源
Latin regredī regress-
拉丁语 regredī regress-
re- [re-]
re- [前缀re-]
gradī [to go] * see ghredh-
gradī [走] *参见 ghredh-
```
继承用法
regresʹsor n.（名词）
```
Etymonline
regress
regress (v.)
"to move backward," 1823, from regress (n.). The psychological sense of "to return to an earlier stage of life" is attested from 1926. Related: Regressed; regressing.
Etymonline
regress
regress (n.)
late 14c. (n.), "act of going back," from L. regressus "a return," from regress-, pp. stem of regredi "to go back," from re- "back" (see re-) + gradi "to step, walk" (see grade (n.)).
韦氏大学
re·gress
I. \ˈrē-ˌgres\ noun
Etymology: Middle English regresse, from Anglo-French, from Latin regressus, from regredi to go back, from re- + gradi to go — more at grade
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : an act or the privilege of going or coming back
b. : reentry 1
2. : movement backward to a previous and especially worse or more primitive state or condition
3. : the act of reasoning backward
II. \ri-ˈgres\
Date: 1552
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to make or undergo regress : retrograde
b. : to be subject to or exhibit regression
2. : to tend to approach or revert to a mean
transitive verb
: to induce a state of psychological regression in
• re·gres·sor \-ˈgre-sər\ noun
美国传统词典英汉
re.gress
AHD:[rĭ-grĕsʹ]
D.J.[rɪˈgres]
K.K.[rɪˈgrɛs]
v.（动词）
re.gressed, re.gress.ing, re.gress.es
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To go back; move backward.
退回；回归
To return to a previous, usually worse or less developed state.
退回到以前的，通常是更差的或较不发达的状态
To have a tendency to approach or go back to a statistical mean.
退步：接近或退回到一个统计方式的
v.tr.Psychology （及物动词）【心理学】
To induce a state of regression in.
引发退步的状态
n.（名词）
AHD:[rēʹgrĕs']
The act of going or coming back; return.
回归的动作；回归
Passage back; reentry.
退路；再次进入
The act of reasoning backward from an effect to a cause.
逆向思维：从结果到原因的推理的动作
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语源
Latin regredī regress-
拉丁语 regredī regress-
re- [re-]
re- [前缀re-]
gradī [to go] * see ghredh-
gradī [走] *参见 ghredh-
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regresʹsor n.（名词）
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digress
digress (v.)
1520s, from L. digressus, pp. of digredi "to go aside, depart" (see digression), or perhaps a back formation from digression. Related: Digressed; digressing.
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di·gress
\dī-ˈgres, də-\ intransitive verb
Etymology: Latin digressus, past participle of digredi, from dis- + gradi to step — more at grade
Date: 1529
: to turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument
Synonyms: see swerve
美国传统词典英汉
di.gress
AHD:[dī-grĕsʹ, dĭ-]
D.J.[daɪˈgres, dɪ-]
K.K.[daɪˈgrɛs, dɪ-]
v.intr.（不及物动词）
di.gressed, di.gress.ing, di.gress.es
To turn aside, especially from the main subject in writing or speaking; stray.See Synonyms at swerve
离开主题：远离，特别是指脱离写作或演说主题；跑题参见 swerve
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语源
Latin dīgredī dīgress-
拉丁语 dīgredī dīgress-
dī-, dis- [apart] * see dis-
dī-, dis- [脱离] *参见 dis-
gradī [to go] * see ghredh-
gradī [进行] *参见 ghredh-
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Etymonline
digress
digress (v.)
1520s, from L. digressus, pp. of digredi "to go aside, depart" (see digression), or perhaps a back formation from digression. Related: Digressed; digressing.
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di·gress
\dī-ˈgres, də-\ intransitive verb
Etymology: Latin digressus, past participle of digredi, from dis- + gradi to step — more at grade
Date: 1529
: to turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument
Synonyms: see swerve
美国传统词典英汉
di.gress
AHD:[dī-grĕsʹ, dĭ-]
D.J.[daɪˈgres, dɪ-]
K.K.[daɪˈgrɛs, dɪ-]
v.intr.（不及物动词）
di.gressed, di.gress.ing, di.gress.es
To turn aside, especially from the main subject in writing or speaking; stray.See Synonyms at swerve
离开主题：远离，特别是指脱离写作或演说主题；跑题参见 swerve
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语源
Latin dīgredī dīgress-
拉丁语 dīgredī dīgress-
dī-, dis- [apart] * see dis-
dī-, dis- [脱离] *参见 dis-
gradī [to go] * see ghredh-
gradī [进行] *参见 ghredh-
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extravaganza
extravaganza (n.)
1754, with reference to peculiar behavior, 1794 of a fantastic type of performance or writing, from It. extravaganza, lit. "an extravagance," from estravagante, from M.L. extravagantem (see extravagant).
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ex·trav·a·gan·za
\ik-ˌstra-və-ˈgan-zə\ noun
Etymology: Italian estravaganza, literally, extravagance, from estravagante extravagant, from Medieval Latin extravagant-, extravagans
Date: 1754
1. : a literary or musical work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure and usually by elements of burlesque or parody
2. : a lavish or spectacular show or event
3. : something extravagant
美国传统词典英汉
ex.trav.a.gan.za
AHD:[ĭk-străv'ə-gănʹzə]
D.J.[ɪkˌstrævəˈgænzə]
K.K.[ɪkˌstrævəˈgænzə]
n.（名词）
An elaborate, spectacular entertainment or display:
豪华的演出：铺张、华丽的娱乐或展出：
“Washington is an extravaganza of great buildings, greenery, and monuments”(Larry Griffin)
“华盛顿是一个雄伟建筑、绿树和纪念碑荟萃的地方”(拉里·格里芬)
Music A light orchestral composition marked by freedom and diversity of form, often with burlesque elements.
【音乐】 狂曲：一种轻管弦乐谱，以自由和形式的多样为标志，常含有滑稽或讽刺的因素
语源
Italian estravaganza [extravagance]
意大利语 estravaganza [铺张]
from estravagante [extravagant]
源自 estravagante [浪费的]
from Medieval Latin extrāvagāns extrāvagant- [present participle of] extrāvagārī [to wander] * see extravagant
源自 中世纪拉丁语 extrāvagāns extrāvagant- [] extrāvagārī的现在分词 [漫游] *参见 extravagant
extravaganza
extravaganza (n.)
1754, with reference to peculiar behavior, 1794 of a fantastic type of performance or writing, from It. extravaganza, lit. "an extravagance," from estravagante, from M.L. extravagantem (see extravagant).
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ex·trav·a·gan·za
\ik-ˌstra-və-ˈgan-zə\ noun
Etymology: Italian estravaganza, literally, extravagance, from estravagante extravagant, from Medieval Latin extravagant-, extravagans
Date: 1754
1. : a literary or musical work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure and usually by elements of burlesque or parody
2. : a lavish or spectacular show or event
3. : something extravagant
美国传统词典英汉
ex.trav.a.gan.za
AHD:[ĭk-străv'ə-gănʹzə]
D.J.[ɪkˌstrævəˈgænzə]
K.K.[ɪkˌstrævəˈgænzə]
n.（名词）
An elaborate, spectacular entertainment or display:
豪华的演出：铺张、华丽的娱乐或展出：
“Washington is an extravaganza of great buildings, greenery, and monuments”(Larry Griffin)
“华盛顿是一个雄伟建筑、绿树和纪念碑荟萃的地方”(拉里·格里芬)
Music A light orchestral composition marked by freedom and diversity of form, often with burlesque elements.
【音乐】 狂曲：一种轻管弦乐谱，以自由和形式的多样为标志，常含有滑稽或讽刺的因素
语源
Italian estravaganza [extravagance]
意大利语 estravaganza [铺张]
from estravagante [extravagant]
源自 estravagante [浪费的]
from Medieval Latin extrāvagāns extrāvagant- [present participle of] extrāvagārī [to wander] * see extravagant
源自 中世纪拉丁语 extrāvagāns extrāvagant- [] extrāvagārī的现在分词 [漫游] *参见 extravagant
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vagary
vagary (n.)
1570s, "a wandering, a roaming journey," probably from L. vagari "to wander, roam, be unsettled, spread abroad," from vagus "roving, wandering" (see vague). Current meaning of "eccentric notion or conduct" (1620s) is from notion of mental wandering. Related: Vagaries.
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va·ga·ry
\ˈvā-gə-rē; və-ˈger-ē, vā-; also ˈva-gə-rē\ noun
(plural -ries)
Etymology: probably from Latin vagari to wander, from vagus wandering
Date: 1579
: an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
Synonyms: see caprice
美国传统词典英汉
va.ga.ry
AHD:[vāʹgə-rē, və-gârʹē]
D.J.[ˈveɪgəriː, vəˈgeəriː]
K.K.[ˈvegəri, vəˈgɛri]
n.（名词）
【复数】 va.ga.ries
An extravagant or erratic notion or action.See Synonyms at caprice
奇想或异常行为：过度的或异常的思想或行为参见 caprice
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语源
From Latin vagārī [to wander]
源自 拉丁语 vagārī [混乱]
from vagus [wandering]
源自 vagus [精神恍惚]
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vagary
vagary (n.)
1570s, "a wandering, a roaming journey," probably from L. vagari "to wander, roam, be unsettled, spread abroad," from vagus "roving, wandering" (see vague). Current meaning of "eccentric notion or conduct" (1620s) is from notion of mental wandering. Related: Vagaries.
韦氏大学
va·ga·ry
\ˈvā-gə-rē; və-ˈger-ē, vā-; also ˈva-gə-rē\ noun
(plural -ries)
Etymology: probably from Latin vagari to wander, from vagus wandering
Date: 1579
: an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
Synonyms: see caprice
美国传统词典英汉
va.ga.ry
AHD:[vāʹgə-rē, və-gârʹē]
D.J.[ˈveɪgəriː, vəˈgeəriː]
K.K.[ˈvegəri, vəˈgɛri]
n.（名词）
【复数】 va.ga.ries
An extravagant or erratic notion or action.See Synonyms at caprice
奇想或异常行为：过度的或异常的思想或行为参见 caprice
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语源
From Latin vagārī [to wander]
源自 拉丁语 vagārī [混乱]
from vagus [wandering]
源自 vagus [精神恍惚]
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wade
wade (v.)
O.E. wadan "to go forward, proceed," in poetic use only, except as oferwaden "wade across," from P.Gmc. *wadan (cf. O.N. vaða, Dan. vade, O.Fris. wada, Du. waden, O.H.G. watan, Ger. waten "to wade"), from PIE root *wadh- "to go," found only in Germanic and Latin (cf. L. vadere "to go," vadum "shoal, ford," vadare "to wade"). Italian guado, Fr. gué "ford" are Germanic loan-words.
Specifically of walking into water from c.1200. Originally a strong verb (p.t. wod, pp. wad); weak since 16c. Figurative sense of "to go into" (action, battle, etc.) is recorded from late 14c. Related: Waded; wading.
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wade
I. \ˈwād\ verb
(wad·ed ; wad·ing)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wadan; akin to Old High German watan to go, wade, Latin vadere to go
Date: 13th century
intransitive verb
1. : to step in or through a medium (as water) offering more resistance than air
2. : to move or proceed with difficulty or labor
3. : to set to work or attack with determination or vigor — used with in or into
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transitive verb
: to pass or cross by wading
• wad·able or wade·able \ˈwā-də-bəl\ adjective
II. noun
Date: 1665
: an act of wading
美国传统词典英汉
wade
AHD:[wād]
D.J.[weɪd]
K.K.[wed]
v.（动词）
wad.ed, wad.ing, wades
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To walk in or through water or something else that similarly impedes normal movement.
涉水：走进或趟过水或其它同样阻碍正常运动的东西
To make one's way arduously:
艰难地行进：
waded through a boring report.
不耐烦地听一个枯燥的报告
v.tr.（及物动词）
To cross or pass through (water, for example) with difficulty:
跋涉：艰难地穿过或通过（如水）：
wade a swift creek.
涉过险要的山涧
n.（名词）
The act or an instance of wading.
跋涉：涉水或艰难行走的动作或行为
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常用词组
wade in 或 wade into
To plunge into, begin, or attack resolutely and energetically:
精力充沛地做：决然并充满精力地投入、开始或攻击：
waded into the task.
投入到工作中
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语源
Middle English waden
中古英语 waden
from Old English wadan
源自 古英语 wadan
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wade
wade (v.)
O.E. wadan "to go forward, proceed," in poetic use only, except as oferwaden "wade across," from P.Gmc. *wadan (cf. O.N. vaða, Dan. vade, O.Fris. wada, Du. waden, O.H.G. watan, Ger. waten "to wade"), from PIE root *wadh- "to go," found only in Germanic and Latin (cf. L. vadere "to go," vadum "shoal, ford," vadare "to wade"). Italian guado, Fr. gué "ford" are Germanic loan-words.
Specifically of walking into water from c.1200. Originally a strong verb (p.t. wod, pp. wad); weak since 16c. Figurative sense of "to go into" (action, battle, etc.) is recorded from late 14c. Related: Waded; wading.
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wade
I. \ˈwād\ verb
(wad·ed ; wad·ing)
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wadan; akin to Old High German watan to go, wade, Latin vadere to go
Date: 13th century
intransitive verb
1. : to step in or through a medium (as water) offering more resistance than air
2. : to move or proceed with difficulty or labor
3. : to set to work or attack with determination or vigor — used with in or into
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transitive verb
: to pass or cross by wading
• wad·able or wade·able \ˈwā-də-bəl\ adjective
II. noun
Date: 1665
: an act of wading
美国传统词典英汉
wade
AHD:[wād]
D.J.[weɪd]
K.K.[wed]
v.（动词）
wad.ed, wad.ing, wades
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To walk in or through water or something else that similarly impedes normal movement.
涉水：走进或趟过水或其它同样阻碍正常运动的东西
To make one's way arduously:
艰难地行进：
waded through a boring report.
不耐烦地听一个枯燥的报告
v.tr.（及物动词）
To cross or pass through (water, for example) with difficulty:
跋涉：艰难地穿过或通过（如水）：
wade a swift creek.
涉过险要的山涧
n.（名词）
The act or an instance of wading.
跋涉：涉水或艰难行走的动作或行为
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常用词组
wade in 或 wade into
To plunge into, begin, or attack resolutely and energetically:
精力充沛地做：决然并充满精力地投入、开始或攻击：
waded into the task.
投入到工作中
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语源
Middle English waden
中古英语 waden
from Old English wadan
源自 古英语 wadan
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evasive
evasive (adj.)
1725, from Fr. évasif, from L. evas-, pp. stem of evadere (see evasion). Related: Evasively; evasiveness.
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eva·sive
\i-ˈvā-siv, -ziv, ē-\ adjective
Date: 1637
: tending or intended to evade : equivocal
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• eva·sive·ly adverb
• eva·sive·ness noun
美国传统词典英汉
e.va.sive
AHD:[ĭ-vāʹsĭv]
D.J.[ɪˈveɪsɪv]
K.K.[ɪˈvesɪv]
adj.（形容词）
Inclined or intended to evade:
逃避的：有意想逃避的：
took evasive action.
采取逃避行动
Intentionally vague or ambiguous; equivocal:
含糊其词的：有意含糊其词的；模棱两可的：
an evasive statement.
模棱两可的陈述
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继承用法
evaʹsively adv.（副词）
evaʹsiveness n.（名词）
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evasive
evasive (adj.)
1725, from Fr. évasif, from L. evas-, pp. stem of evadere (see evasion). Related: Evasively; evasiveness.
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eva·sive
\i-ˈvā-siv, -ziv, ē-\ adjective
Date: 1637
: tending or intended to evade : equivocal
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• eva·sive·ly adverb
• eva·sive·ness noun
美国传统词典英汉
e.va.sive
AHD:[ĭ-vāʹsĭv]
D.J.[ɪˈveɪsɪv]
K.K.[ɪˈvesɪv]
adj.（形容词）
Inclined or intended to evade:
逃避的：有意想逃避的：
took evasive action.
采取逃避行动
Intentionally vague or ambiguous; equivocal:
含糊其词的：有意含糊其词的；模棱两可的：
an evasive statement.
模棱两可的陈述
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继承用法
evaʹsively adv.（副词）
evaʹsiveness n.（名词）
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evade (v.)
1510s, "escape," from M.Fr. evader, from L. evadere "to escape, get away," from ex- "away" (see ex-) + vadere "to go, walk" (see vamoose). Related: Evaded; evading. Special sense of "escape by trickery" is from 1530s.
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evade
\i-ˈvād, ē-\ verb
(evad·ed ; evad·ing)
Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French evader, from Latin evadere, from e- + vadere to go, walk — more at wade
Date: 1513
intransitive verb
1. : to slip away
2. : to take refuge in escape or avoidance
transitive verb
1. : to elude by dexterity or stratagem
2.
a. : to avoid facing up to
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b. : to avoid the performance of : dodge, circumvent; especially : to fail to pay (taxes)
c. : to avoid answering directly : turn aside
3. : to be elusive to : baffle
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Synonyms: see escape
• evad·able \-ˈvā-də-bəl\ adjective
• evad·er noun
美国传统词典英汉
e.vade
AHD:[ĭ-vādʹ]
D.J.[ɪˈveɪd]
K.K.[ɪˈved]
v.（动词）
e.vad.ed, e.vad.ing, e.vades
v.tr.（及物动词）
To escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit:
躲避：通过机智或欺骗逃脱：
evade arrest.
逃避追捕
To avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing:
规避：避免完成、回答或履行：
evade responsibility.See Synonyms at escape
回避责任参见 escape
To fail to make payment of (taxes).
逃税：逃避支付（税收等）
To avoid giving a direct answer to.
回避：避免做直接回答
To baffle or elude:
使为难：使迷惑或难以理解：
The accident evades explanation.
这场事故的发生使人大惑不解
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To practice evasion.
逃脱，溜走
To use cleverness or deceit in avoiding or escaping.
逃避，逃脱：用聪明的方法或欺骗避免或逃脱
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语源
French évader
法语 évader
from Latin ēvādere
源自 拉丁语 ēvādere
ē-, ex- [ex-]
ē-, ex- [向外]
vādere [to go]
vādere [走]
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继承用法
evadʹable 或 evadʹible adj.（形容词）
evadʹer n.（名词）
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evade (v.)
1510s, "escape," from M.Fr. evader, from L. evadere "to escape, get away," from ex- "away" (see ex-) + vadere "to go, walk" (see vamoose). Related: Evaded; evading. Special sense of "escape by trickery" is from 1530s.
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evade
\i-ˈvād, ē-\ verb
(evad·ed ; evad·ing)
Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French evader, from Latin evadere, from e- + vadere to go, walk — more at wade
Date: 1513
intransitive verb
1. : to slip away
2. : to take refuge in escape or avoidance
transitive verb
1. : to elude by dexterity or stratagem
2.
a. : to avoid facing up to
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b. : to avoid the performance of : dodge, circumvent; especially : to fail to pay (taxes)
c. : to avoid answering directly : turn aside
3. : to be elusive to : baffle
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Synonyms: see escape
• evad·able \-ˈvā-də-bəl\ adjective
• evad·er noun
美国传统词典英汉
e.vade
AHD:[ĭ-vādʹ]
D.J.[ɪˈveɪd]
K.K.[ɪˈved]
v.（动词）
e.vad.ed, e.vad.ing, e.vades
v.tr.（及物动词）
To escape or avoid by cleverness or deceit:
躲避：通过机智或欺骗逃脱：
evade arrest.
逃避追捕
To avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing:
规避：避免完成、回答或履行：
evade responsibility.See Synonyms at escape
回避责任参见 escape
To fail to make payment of (taxes).
逃税：逃避支付（税收等）
To avoid giving a direct answer to.
回避：避免做直接回答
To baffle or elude:
使为难：使迷惑或难以理解：
The accident evades explanation.
这场事故的发生使人大惑不解
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To practice evasion.
逃脱，溜走
To use cleverness or deceit in avoiding or escaping.
逃避，逃脱：用聪明的方法或欺骗避免或逃脱
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语源
French évader
法语 évader
from Latin ēvādere
源自 拉丁语 ēvādere
ē-, ex- [ex-]
ē-, ex- [向外]
vādere [to go]
vādere [走]
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继承用法
evadʹable 或 evadʹible adj.（形容词）
evadʹer n.（名词）
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meander
meander (v.)
"flow in a winding course" (of rivers), 1610s, from meander (n.). Of a person, "to wander aimlessly" (1831), originally of persons traveling on a river (1821), perhaps influenced by confusion with maunder [OED]. Related: Meandered; meandering.
Etymonline
meander
meander (n.)
1570s, "confusion, intricacies," from L. meander "a winding course," from Gk. Maiandros, name of a river in Caria noted for its winding course (the Greeks used the name figuratively for winding patterns). In reference to river courses, in English, from 1590s. Adjectival forms are meandrine (1846); meandrous (1650s).
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me·an·der
I. \mē-ˈan-dər\ noun
Etymology: Latin maeander, from Greek maiandros, from Maiandros (now Menderes), river in Asia Minor
Date: 1576
1. : a winding path or course; especially : labyrinth
2. : a turn or winding of a stream
• me·an·drous \-drəs\ adjective
II. intransitive verb
(-dered ; me·an·der·ing \-d(ə-)riŋ\)
Date: circa 1612
1. : to follow a winding or intricate course
2. : to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination : ramble
Synonyms: see wander
美国传统词典英汉
me.an.der
AHD:[mē-ănʹdər]
D.J.[miːˈændə]
K.K.[miˈændɚ]
v.intr.（不及物动词）
me.an.dered, me.an.der.ing, me.an.ders
To follow a winding and turning course:
蜿蜒而流：沿一蜿蜒且曲折的路线而行：
Streams tend to meander through level land.
河流流经平地时有蜿蜒曲折的倾向
To move aimlessly and idly without fixed direction:
漫游，闲逛：无目的地和无固定方向地走动：
vagabonds meandering through life.See Synonyms at wander
流浪者一生飘泊无定参见 wander
n.（名词）
meanders Circuitous windings or sinuosities, as of a stream or path.
meanders 曲流：河流道路的迂回处或弯曲
Often meanders A circuitous journey or excursion; ramble.
常作 meanders 漫步，闲逛：迂回的行程或旅行；漫步
The Greek fret or key pattern, used in art and architecture.
桥，柱：希腊的回纹装饰和拱顶石装饰，用于艺术和建筑
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语源
From Latin maeander [circuitous windings]
源自 拉丁语 maeander [迂回曲折]
from Greek maiandros
源自 希腊语 maiandros
after the Maeander River in Phrygia
源自佛利几亚 Maeander河
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继承用法
meanʹderer n.（名词）
meanʹderingly adv.（副词）
meanʹdrous AHD:[-drəs] （形容词）
Etymonline
meander
meander (v.)
"flow in a winding course" (of rivers), 1610s, from meander (n.). Of a person, "to wander aimlessly" (1831), originally of persons traveling on a river (1821), perhaps influenced by confusion with maunder [OED]. Related: Meandered; meandering.
Etymonline
meander
meander (n.)
1570s, "confusion, intricacies," from L. meander "a winding course," from Gk. Maiandros, name of a river in Caria noted for its winding course (the Greeks used the name figuratively for winding patterns). In reference to river courses, in English, from 1590s. Adjectival forms are meandrine (1846); meandrous (1650s).
韦氏大学
me·an·der
I. \mē-ˈan-dər\ noun
Etymology: Latin maeander, from Greek maiandros, from Maiandros (now Menderes), river in Asia Minor
Date: 1576
1. : a winding path or course; especially : labyrinth
2. : a turn or winding of a stream
• me·an·drous \-drəs\ adjective
II. intransitive verb
(-dered ; me·an·der·ing \-d(ə-)riŋ\)
Date: circa 1612
1. : to follow a winding or intricate course
2. : to wander aimlessly or casually without urgent destination : ramble
Synonyms: see wander
美国传统词典英汉
me.an.der
AHD:[mē-ănʹdər]
D.J.[miːˈændə]
K.K.[miˈændɚ]
v.intr.（不及物动词）
me.an.dered, me.an.der.ing, me.an.ders
To follow a winding and turning course:
蜿蜒而流：沿一蜿蜒且曲折的路线而行：
Streams tend to meander through level land.
河流流经平地时有蜿蜒曲折的倾向
To move aimlessly and idly without fixed direction:
漫游，闲逛：无目的地和无固定方向地走动：
vagabonds meandering through life.See Synonyms at wander
流浪者一生飘泊无定参见 wander
n.（名词）
meanders Circuitous windings or sinuosities, as of a stream or path.
meanders 曲流：河流道路的迂回处或弯曲
Often meanders A circuitous journey or excursion; ramble.
常作 meanders 漫步，闲逛：迂回的行程或旅行；漫步
The Greek fret or key pattern, used in art and architecture.
桥，柱：希腊的回纹装饰和拱顶石装饰，用于艺术和建筑
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语源
From Latin maeander [circuitous windings]
源自 拉丁语 maeander [迂回曲折]
from Greek maiandros
源自 希腊语 maiandros
after the Maeander River in Phrygia
源自佛利几亚 Maeander河
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继承用法
meanʹderer n.（名词）
meanʹderingly adv.（副词）
meanʹdrous AHD:[-drəs] （形容词）
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am·phis·bae·na
\ˌam(p)-fəs-ˈbē-nə\ noun
Etymology: Latin, from Greek amphisbaina, from amphis on both sides (from amphi around) + bainein to walk, go — more at by, come
Date: 14th century
: a serpent in classical mythology having a head at each end and capable of moving in either direction
• am·phis·bae·nic \-nik\ adjective
美国传统词典英汉
am.phis.bae.na
AHD:[ăm'fĭs-bēʹnə]
D.J.[ˌæmfɪsˈbiːnə]
K.K.[ˌæmfɪsˈbinə]
n.Mythology （名词）【神话】
A serpent having a head at each end of its body.
两头蛇，安菲斯毕那：身体两端都有头的蛇
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```
语源
Middle English amphibena
中古英语 amphibena
from Latin amphisbaena
源自 拉丁语 amphisbaena
from Greek amphisbaina
源自 希腊语 amphisbaina
amphis [both ways] from amphi- [on both sides] * see amphi-
amphis [双向] 源自 amphi- [在两边] *参见 amphi-
bainein [to go] * see g wā-
bainein [走] *参见 g wā-
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继承用法
am'phisbaeʹnic adj.（形容词）
```
am·phis·bae·na
\ˌam(p)-fəs-ˈbē-nə\ noun
Etymology: Latin, from Greek amphisbaina, from amphis on both sides (from amphi around) + bainein to walk, go — more at by, come
Date: 14th century
: a serpent in classical mythology having a head at each end and capable of moving in either direction
• am·phis·bae·nic \-nik\ adjective
美国传统词典英汉
am.phis.bae.na
AHD:[ăm'fĭs-bēʹnə]
D.J.[ˌæmfɪsˈbiːnə]
K.K.[ˌæmfɪsˈbinə]
n.Mythology （名词）【神话】
A serpent having a head at each end of its body.
两头蛇，安菲斯毕那：身体两端都有头的蛇
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```
语源
Middle English amphibena
中古英语 amphibena
from Latin amphisbaena
源自 拉丁语 amphisbaena
from Greek amphisbaina
源自 希腊语 amphisbaina
amphis [both ways] from amphi- [on both sides] * see amphi-
amphis [双向] 源自 amphi- [在两边] *参见 amphi-
bainein [to go] * see g wā-
bainein [走] *参见 g wā-
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继承用法
am'phisbaeʹnic adj.（形容词）
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adiabatic (adj.)
1838, from Gk. adiabatos "not to be passed through," from a- "not" + dia "through" (see dia-) + batos "passable," from bainein "to go" (see come).
韦氏大学
adi·a·bat·ic
\ˌa-dē-ə-ˈba-tik, ˌā-ˌdī-ə-\ adjective
Etymology: Greek adiabatos impassable, from a- + diabatos passable, from diabainein to go across, from dia- + bainein to go — more at come
Date: 1859
: occurring without loss or gain of heat
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• adi·a·bat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
美国传统词典英汉
ad.i.a.bat.ic
AHD:[ăd'ē-ə-bătʹĭk, ā'dī-ə-]
D.J.[ˌædiːəˈbætɪk, ˌeɪdaɪə-]
K.K.[ˌædiəˈbætɪk, ˌedaɪə-]
adj.（形容词）
Of, relating to, or denoting a reversible thermodynamic process executed at constant entropy and occurring without gain or loss of heat.
绝热的：属于，关于或表示在恒定熵状态下完成的可逆热力过程并且无热量之获得或损耗的
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语源
From Greek adiabatos [impassable]
源自 希腊语 adiabatos [不能通行的]
a- [a-] * see a- 1
a- [前缀，表示某种情况] *参见 a-1
diabatos [passable] dia [dia-] batos [passable] from bainein [to go] * see g wā-
diabatos [可通行的] dia [前缀，表完全的] batos [可通行的] 源自 bainein [去] *参见 g wā-
继承用法
ad'iabatʹically adv.（副词）
adiabatic (adj.)
1838, from Gk. adiabatos "not to be passed through," from a- "not" + dia "through" (see dia-) + batos "passable," from bainein "to go" (see come).
韦氏大学
adi·a·bat·ic
\ˌa-dē-ə-ˈba-tik, ˌā-ˌdī-ə-\ adjective
Etymology: Greek adiabatos impassable, from a- + diabatos passable, from diabainein to go across, from dia- + bainein to go — more at come
Date: 1859
: occurring without loss or gain of heat
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• adi·a·bat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
美国传统词典英汉
ad.i.a.bat.ic
AHD:[ăd'ē-ə-bătʹĭk, ā'dī-ə-]
D.J.[ˌædiːəˈbætɪk, ˌeɪdaɪə-]
K.K.[ˌædiəˈbætɪk, ˌedaɪə-]
adj.（形容词）
Of, relating to, or denoting a reversible thermodynamic process executed at constant entropy and occurring without gain or loss of heat.
绝热的：属于，关于或表示在恒定熵状态下完成的可逆热力过程并且无热量之获得或损耗的
```
语源
From Greek adiabatos [impassable]
源自 希腊语 adiabatos [不能通行的]
a- [a-] * see a- 1
a- [前缀，表示某种情况] *参见 a-1
diabatos [passable] dia [dia-] batos [passable] from bainein [to go] * see g wā-
diabatos [可通行的] dia [前缀，表完全的] batos [可通行的] 源自 bainein [去] *参见 g wā-
继承用法
ad'iabatʹically adv.（副词）
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```
arbitrate (v.)
1580s (arbitrable is recorded from 1530s), "to give an authoritative decision," from L. arbitratus, pp. of arbitrari "be of an opinion, give a decision," from arbiter (see arbiter). Meaning "to act as an arbitrator" is from 1610s. Related: Arbitrated; arbitrating. The earlier verb form was arbitren (early 15c.).
韦氏大学
ar·bi·trate
\ˈär-bə-ˌtrāt\ verb
(-trat·ed ; -trat·ing)
Date: 1592
transitive verb
1. archaic : decide, determine
2. : to act as arbiter upon
3. : to submit or refer for decision to an arbiter
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```
intransitive verb
: to act as arbiter
• ar·bi·tra·tive \-ˌtrā-tiv\ adjective
美国传统词典英汉
ar.bi.trate
AHD:[ärʹbĭ-trāt']
D.J.[ˈɑːbɪˌtreɪt]
K.K.[ˈɑrbɪˌtret]
v.（动词）
ar.bi.trat.ed, ar.bi.trat.ing, ar.bi.trates
v.tr.（及物动词）
To judge or decide in or as in the manner of an arbitrator:
进行仲裁：以或好象以仲裁人的方式判决或判断：
arbitrate a dispute between neighbors.
仲裁邻居间的争论
To submit to settlement or judgment by arbitration:
遵从仲裁的决议或判决：
Management and labor agreed to arbitrate their remaining differences.
资方与劳工同意仲裁调停他们尚存的分歧
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To serve as an arbitrator or arbiter.
担任仲裁者，担任公断人
To submit a dispute to arbitration.
将争吵诉诸仲裁
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语源
Latin arbitrārī arbitrāt- [to give judgment]
拉丁语 arbitrārī arbitrāt- [给出判决]
from arbiter arbitr- [arbiter]
源自 arbiter arbitr- [仲裁者]
```
```
arbitrate (v.)
1580s (arbitrable is recorded from 1530s), "to give an authoritative decision," from L. arbitratus, pp. of arbitrari "be of an opinion, give a decision," from arbiter (see arbiter). Meaning "to act as an arbitrator" is from 1610s. Related: Arbitrated; arbitrating. The earlier verb form was arbitren (early 15c.).
韦氏大学
ar·bi·trate
\ˈär-bə-ˌtrāt\ verb
(-trat·ed ; -trat·ing)
Date: 1592
transitive verb
1. archaic : decide, determine
2. : to act as arbiter upon
3. : to submit or refer for decision to an arbiter
```
```
intransitive verb
: to act as arbiter
• ar·bi·tra·tive \-ˌtrā-tiv\ adjective
美国传统词典英汉
ar.bi.trate
AHD:[ärʹbĭ-trāt']
D.J.[ˈɑːbɪˌtreɪt]
K.K.[ˈɑrbɪˌtret]
v.（动词）
ar.bi.trat.ed, ar.bi.trat.ing, ar.bi.trates
v.tr.（及物动词）
To judge or decide in or as in the manner of an arbitrator:
进行仲裁：以或好象以仲裁人的方式判决或判断：
arbitrate a dispute between neighbors.
仲裁邻居间的争论
To submit to settlement or judgment by arbitration:
遵从仲裁的决议或判决：
Management and labor agreed to arbitrate their remaining differences.
资方与劳工同意仲裁调停他们尚存的分歧
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To serve as an arbitrator or arbiter.
担任仲裁者，担任公断人
To submit a dispute to arbitration.
将争吵诉诸仲裁
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```
语源
Latin arbitrārī arbitrāt- [to give judgment]
拉丁语 arbitrārī arbitrāt- [给出判决]
from arbiter arbitr- [arbiter]
源自 arbiter arbitr- [仲裁者]
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```
kat·a·bat·ic
\ˌka-tə-ˈba-tik\ adjective
Etymology: Greek katabatos descending, verbal of katabainein to go down, from kata- cata- + bainein to go — more at come
Date: 1918
: relating to or being a wind produced by the flow of cold dense air down a slope (as of a mountain or glacier) in an area subject to radiational cooling
美国传统词典英汉
kat.a.bat.ic
AHD:[kăt'ə-bătʹĭk]
D.J.[ˌkætəˈbætɪk]
K.K.[ˌkætəˈbætɪk]
adj.（形容词）
Of or relating to a cold flow of air traveling downward:
顺斜坡吹下的：向下吹的冷风，与下吹冷风有关的：
a katabatic wind.
下降风
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```
语源
Greek katabatikos [pertaining to descent]
希腊语 katabatikos [与下坡有关的]
from katabatos [descending]
源自 katabatos [下降，下坡]
kata- [cata-]
kata- [下，向下]
batos [going] * see g wā-
batos [去] *参见 g wā-
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```
kat·a·bat·ic
\ˌka-tə-ˈba-tik\ adjective
Etymology: Greek katabatos descending, verbal of katabainein to go down, from kata- cata- + bainein to go — more at come
Date: 1918
: relating to or being a wind produced by the flow of cold dense air down a slope (as of a mountain or glacier) in an area subject to radiational cooling
美国传统词典英汉
kat.a.bat.ic
AHD:[kăt'ə-bătʹĭk]
D.J.[ˌkætəˈbætɪk]
K.K.[ˌkætəˈbætɪk]
adj.（形容词）
Of or relating to a cold flow of air traveling downward:
顺斜坡吹下的：向下吹的冷风，与下吹冷风有关的：
a katabatic wind.
下降风
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```
语源
Greek katabatikos [pertaining to descent]
希腊语 katabatikos [与下坡有关的]
from katabatos [descending]
源自 katabatos [下降，下坡]
kata- [cata-]
kata- [下，向下]
batos [going] * see g wā-
batos [去] *参见 g wā-
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1560s, from de- "down" + base (adj.) "low," on analogy of abase (or, alternatively, from obsolete verb base "to abuse").
韦氏大学
de·base
\di-ˈbās, dē-\ transitive verb
Date: 1565
1. : to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
2.
a. : to reduce the intrinsic value of (a coin) by increasing the base-metal content
b. : to reduce the exchange value of (a monetary unit)
• de·base·ment \-ˈbās-mənt\ noun
• de·bas·er \-ˈbā-sər\ noun
Synonyms:
debase, vitiate, deprave, corrupt, debauch, pervert mean to cause deterioration or lowering in quality or character. debase implies a loss of position, worth, value, or dignity
vitiate implies a destruction of purity, validity, or effectiveness by allowing entrance of a fault or defect
deprave implies moral deterioration by evil thoughts or influences
corrupt implies loss of soundness, purity, or integrity
debauch implies a debasing through sensual indulgence
pervert implies a twisting or distorting from what is natural or normal
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美国传统词典英汉
de.base
AHD:[dĭ-bāsʹ]
D.J.[dɪˈbeɪs]
K.K.[dɪˈbes]
v.tr.（及物动词）
de.based, de.bas.ing, de.bas.es
To lower in character, quality, or value; degrade.See Synonyms at adulterate See Synonyms at corrupt See Synonyms at degrade
降低…的特性、品质或价值；降低参见 adulterate参见 corrupt参见 degrade
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```
语源
de-
de-
base 2
base2
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继承用法
debaseʹment n.（名词）
debasʹer n.（名词）
1560s, from de- "down" + base (adj.) "low," on analogy of abase (or, alternatively, from obsolete verb base "to abuse").
韦氏大学
de·base
\di-ˈbās, dē-\ transitive verb
Date: 1565
1. : to lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
2.
a. : to reduce the intrinsic value of (a coin) by increasing the base-metal content
b. : to reduce the exchange value of (a monetary unit)
• de·base·ment \-ˈbās-mənt\ noun
• de·bas·er \-ˈbā-sər\ noun
Synonyms:
debase, vitiate, deprave, corrupt, debauch, pervert mean to cause deterioration or lowering in quality or character. debase implies a loss of position, worth, value, or dignity
vitiate implies a destruction of purity, validity, or effectiveness by allowing entrance of a fault or defect
deprave implies moral deterioration by evil thoughts or influences
corrupt implies loss of soundness, purity, or integrity
debauch implies a debasing through sensual indulgence
pervert implies a twisting or distorting from what is natural or normal
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美国传统词典英汉
de.base
AHD:[dĭ-bāsʹ]
D.J.[dɪˈbeɪs]
K.K.[dɪˈbes]
v.tr.（及物动词）
de.based, de.bas.ing, de.bas.es
To lower in character, quality, or value; degrade.See Synonyms at adulterate See Synonyms at corrupt See Synonyms at degrade
降低…的特性、品质或价值；降低参见 adulterate参见 corrupt参见 degrade
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```
语源
de-
de-
base 2
base2
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继承用法
debaseʹment n.（名词）
debasʹer n.（名词）
