"etymology" in Chinese (Simplified)
词源学词源
Definition
研究单词的起源和历史,包括它们来自哪里以及它们的意思和形式如何随时间改变。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常见于学术或语言学语境。用法如“the etymology of...”用于介绍单词的起源。不常在日常会话中使用,除非和语言爱好者交流。
Examples
He is interested in the etymology of English words.
他对英语单词的**词源学**很感兴趣。
We learned about the etymology of 'robot' in class.
我们在课堂上学习了 'robot' 的**词源**。
If you look up the etymology of 'computer', it's pretty surprising.
如果你查一下 'computer' 的**词源**,会很惊讶的。
The etymology of 'school' comes from the Greek word 'schole'.
'school' 的**词源**来自希腊语 'schole'。
Linguists often debate the etymology of old words because it's hard to be sure.
语言学家常常讨论旧词的**词源**,因为很难确定。
I'm a big fan of podcasts about etymology—they're full of cool facts!
我很喜欢关于**词源学**的播客——里面有很多有趣的知识!