word formation
US /wɜrd fɔrˈmeɪʃən/
UK /wɜːd fɔːˈmeɪʃən/
名词
构词法, 词语构成
the process of creating new words from existing words or morphemes
示例:
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Affixation is a common method of word formation.
词缀是构词法的常用方法。
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Understanding word formation helps in learning new vocabulary.
理解构词法有助于学习新词汇。