etymology
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/ˌetɪˈmɑːlədʒi/
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/ˌetɪˈmɒlədʒi/
The study about where words come from and how their meanings have changed over time.
In our class about the history of language, we learned about the etymology of various words, showing us how their meanings have evolved.
在我们关于语言历史的课程中,我们学习了各种单词的词源,这显示了它们的含义是如何演变的。
The background and origin of a word.
The etymology of many English words reflects the country's history of invasions and cultural exchanges.
许多英语单词的词源反映了该国的入侵和文化交流历史。