| 词汇 | virgin |
| 词根词缀 | 词源： virgin (n.) c.1200, "unmarried or chaste woman noted for religious piety and having a position of reverence in the Church," from O.Fr. virgine, from L. virginem (nom. virgo) "maiden, unwedded girl or woman," also an adj., "fresh, unused," probably related to virga "young shoot." For sense evolution, cf. Gk. talis "a marriageable girl," cognate with L. talea "rod, stick, bar." Meaning "young woman in a state of inviolate chastity" is recorded from c.1300. Also applied since early 14c. to a chaste man. Meaning "naive or inexperienced person" is attested from 1953. The adj. is recorded from 1550s in the literal sense; figurative sense of "pure, untainted" is attested from c.1300. Distraught pretty girl: "I've lost my virginity!" Benny Hill: "Do you still have the box it came in?" 词根记忆： n. 处女a.处女的;纯洁的;原始的;未使用的There are vast expanses of virgin land in the remote regions.在边远地区有大片大片未开垦的处女地. |
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