cog
nate
复数形式
cognates
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同源词, 同根词
a word that shares the same origin as another word in a different language
- Linguists often compare cognates across different languages to trace their historical connections.
语言学家经常比较不同语言中的同源词以追溯它们的历史联系。
- The study of cognates reveals how languages evolve and diverge from a common ancestor.
对同源词的研究揭示了语言如何从共同祖先演变和分化。
- Students learning multiple languages often find it helpful to identify cognates for building their vocabulary.
学习多种语言的学生经常发现识别同源词对构建词汇有帮助。
- English and German have many cognates, such as "mother" and "Mutter," which share a common linguistic origin.
英语和德语有许多同源词，例如"mother"和"Mutter"，它们有着共同的语言起源。
- Recognizing cognates can make it easier to understand the meaning of words in a foreign language.
识别同源词可以使理解外语单词的意思变得更容易。
同义词：
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血亲, 同源的亲属
one related by blood or origin; especially on sharing an ancestor with another