前缀 AN 来源于希腊语,意为 “not, without”。当前缀 AN 和以辅音字母开头的词根连接时,会出现变形。
一、前缀 AN 来源于希腊语,意为 “not, without"
- not 不是…的,不…的,不是
anecdote [‘ænɪkdəʊt] n. 逸事;趣闻;传闻
【记】[an=not; ec-/ex=out; dot=give; -e]
【英英解释】Collins: An anecdote is a short, amusing account of something that has happened. 逸事是对发生的事情简短而有趣的描述
【例句】 This research is based on anecdote not fact. 这项研究的根据是传闻而非事实。
be based on (以某事)为基础,为根据
2. without 没有…的,没有…地,不具备…的
abyss [ə’bɪs] n. 深渊;无底洞,地狱
【记】[a=not,without; bys=bottom,end]
【英英解释】 Collins: An abyss is a very deep hole in the ground.
【例句】 The country is stepping back from the edge of an abyss. 该国临渊而退。
二、当前缀 AN 和以辅音字母开头的词根连接时,会出现变形。
A〔在辅音字母前〕
adamant [‘ædəm(ə)nt] adj. 坚决的;坚定不移的
【记】[a-=not,without; dam =subdue 征服]
【英英解释】 Collins: If someone is adamant about something, they are determined not to change their mind about it.
【例句】 Eva was adamant that she would not come. 伊娃坚决不来。