etymology
US /ˌet̬.ɪˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK /ˌet̬.ɪˈmɑː.lə.dʒi/
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词源学, 词源
the study of the origin and history of words and their meanings
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The etymology of the word 'hello' is quite interesting.
“你好”这个词的词源很有趣。
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She specialized in the etymology of ancient Greek words.
她专门研究古希腊词的词源。