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inflections
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屈折, 词尾
(grammar) a change in the structure of a word, usually adding a suffix, according to its grammatical function
Inflection is a morphological process that modifies a word to express different grammatical categories such as tense, number, mood, or case, without changing its core meaning or part of speech. This is typically achieved by adding endings or changing the form of the word. For example, the verb "walk" can be inflected to "walks" for third person singular present tense or "walked" for past tense. Similarly, nouns can change from "cat" to "cats" to indicate plural form. Inflection helps convey specific grammatical information and relationships within sentences, enhancing the clarity and accuracy of communication.
- Verb inflection in English shows tense, as in "walk" vs. "walked."
英语中的动词屈折表示时态，如"walk"与"walked"。
- Latin relies heavily on inflection to convey grammatical relationships.
拉丁语在很大程度上依赖屈折来表达语法关系。
- Noun inflections in Russian indicate case, number, and gender.
俄语中的名词屈折表示格、数和性别。
- Inflection can change the meaning of a word significantly.
屈折可以显著改变一个词的意思。
- Understanding inflection is essential for mastering highly inflected languages like Finnish.
理解屈折对于掌握像芬兰语这样的高度屈折语言至关重要。
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语调, 变调
a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified
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