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etymologies

/ɛtɪˈmɒlədʒiːz/

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noun

词源学，语源学

The study of the historical development of languages, particularly as manifested in individual words.

Examples :

"The dictionary provides the etymologies of words, showing their origins and how their meanings have changed over time. "

这部词典提供了词源学信息，展示了单词的起源以及它们的含义如何随着时间推移而变化。

language linguistics history word education

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noun

词源，语源。

The origin and historical development of a word; the derivation.

Examples :

"The history teacher explained the etymologies of common English words, tracing their roots back to Latin and Greek. "

历史老师讲解了常见英语单词的词源，追溯了它们在拉丁语和希腊语中的起源。

language linguistics history word

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noun

词源学，语源学。

An account of the origin and historical development of a word as presented in a dictionary or the like.

Examples :

"The etymology section of the dictionary explained the different etymologies for the word "family." "

词典的词源学部分解释了“家庭”这个词的不同词源。

language linguistics word history education