etymology
US /ˌet̬.ɪˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /ˌet.ɪˈmɒl.ə.dʒi/
名詞
詞源學, 詞源
the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings
範例:
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The etymology of the word 'hello' is quite interesting.
“你好”這個詞的詞源很有趣。
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She specialized in the etymology of ancient Greek words.
她專門研究古希臘詞的詞源。
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