Understanding Key Latin Roots and Their Meanings in English Vocabulary
This lecture explores various Latin roots that form the basis of many English words. Encompassing terms related to actions, attributes, and concepts, we cover roots like "morph" (form), "mort" (to die), "multi" (many), and "near" (close). Each root is broken down to reveal its meaning and significance, enhancing your vocabulary and comprehension of the language. Additionally, we will touch upon the implications these roots have in academic and literary contexts, helping you understand and appreciate linguistic diversity.
Understanding Key Latin Roots and Their Meanings in English Vocabulary
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Lecture Nine • misc,mix(t),ming=to mix混合 • mis(s)=to fail to hit错过,未击中的 • mod,mould=measure,manner量度,模样 • mom,mun=serving,duty尽责,服务 • mon=warn告诫,提醒
mon(o)=single,alone单,一 • monstr=show,monster显示;怪物 • moon,mon=the moon月亮 • mor=manner,custom规矩,惯例 • mor,mors=to bite咬
morph(o),morphic,morphous=form形体(态) • mort,morb,murd=to die死亡,杀害 • mount,mont=to go up登山,安装 • mouse,mus=mcie鼠 • mov,mot,mat,mob,mo(ment)=move,shift运动,移动
multi=much,many多 • mur=wall墙壁 • muse=literature,art,music文学,艺术,音乐 • mut=change变换,相互 • myst=a secret doctrine神秘
myth(o)=an ancient story神话 • name,nomin,onym,noun=name名字 • narr=depict, recount叙述 • nas,nostr=nose鼻子 • nat,nasc,nais,naive=to be born出生,生长
nav,nau=ship船 • near,neigh,next=close in space接近,邻近 • neat,net=clean整洁 • nect,nex=to tie连接 • neg,ny,naug,not=disagreeing否定
nerve,neur(o)=nerve神经 • neut,neutr=neither两者都不 • noc,nuis,nox=to hurt毒,害 • noct(i)=night夜 • nom(y)=study,arrangement学,术,法,治
norm=a rule标准,规则 • not=know,mark认识;注记,通告 • nounc,nunci=announce告知 • nour,nurs,nurt,nutr(i)=营养,养育 • nov,neo,new=fresh,recent新