词汇 | spider |
词根词缀 | 词源: O.E. spiþra, from P.Gmc. *spenthro (cf. Dan. spinder), from *spenwanan "to spin" (see spin). The connection with the root is more transparent in other Gmc. cognates (cf. M.L.G., M.Du., M.H.G., Ger. spinne, Du. spin "spider"). In literature, often a figure of cunning, skill, and industry as well as poisonous predation. As the name for a type of two-pack solitaire, it is attested from 1890. Another O.E. word for the creature was gangewifre "a weaver as he goes." Spiderweb is first recorded 1535; spidery is first recorded 1825. Spider plant is from 1852; spider crab is from 1710; spider monkey is from 1764, so called for its long limbs. 词根记忆: n. 蜘蛛Considering considerable spiders outside, I stay in the president's residence.考虑到外面有相当多的蜘蛛,我呆在总统的住宅里. |
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