neologism;
[例句] 在计算机被广泛使用后许多单词被赋予了新义. Many words neologized as the computers were widely used.
[例句] 认知语言学理论为旧词如何获得新义提供了一种新的解释. Therefore , cognitive linguistics offers a valuable explanation semantic shift process.
(mimeographed or printed) teaching materials,lecture notes [sheets] ;
[例句] 这册书是由一系列讲义汇集而成的. The book grew out of a series of lectures.
[例句] 她把讲义改动後用作电台的讲话. She recast her lecture as a radio talk.
injustice ;
[例句] 谁也不愿为非正义战争卖命. None want to die in an unjust war.
[例句] 可是,对以前的事记忆犹新的当地人却认为,这是对1961年那起非正义事件的正当复仇。 But locals with long memories thought this was fair revenge for the injustice of 1961.
make sense,mean,weigh ;
[例句] 省下来的钱可以用于更有意义的事业。 The money saved could be used for more deserving causes.
[例句] 我不想混日子,我想做点更有意义的事情。 Instead of rushing at life, I wanted something more meaningful.
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[例句] 这两个词之间在意义上差别是极小的. There is a negligible difference in meaning between these two words.
[例句] 在意义提升到一定高度之后,具体的理论才更加切合实际和具有可操作性. Onlywhenadeeper meaning is achieved can the detailed theories be applied to reality and be operable.
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[例句] 表示某人没义务做某事. State some body is under an obligation to do something.
[例句] 询问你是否不义务做某事. Asking if you are under an obligation to do something.
spiritual debt,gratitude ;
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[例句] 该词可含贬义, 指虚弱或不健康. It may be negative , suggesting weakness or lack of health.
[例句] 可指娇媚温柔的容貌,但也可用于男子,含贬义. Prettybmay suggest a delicate feminine appearance and can be used disapprovingly of men.
injustice,disloyalty,recreancy ;
loyalism ;
deontology ;
insignificance,poppycock,inanition ;
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compulsory,obligatory,jural,volunteer ;
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