1. 词源演变
-- Balmy:源自"balsam"(香脂),15世纪进入英语,原指"具有治疗功效的"
-- Barmy:来自古英语"beorma"(啤酒酵母),最初指"发酵起泡的"
2. 核心语义
Balmy:
① 气候宜人的(a balmy evening 温暖的夜晚)
② 芳香的(balmy breeze 芬芳的微风)
③ 古义:镇静的(balm原指镇痛香膏)
Barmy:
① 愚蠢的(英国俚语,barmy idea ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Balmy】 means pleasant or soothing.
- Spain’s 【balmy】 climate allows for a long golf season.
【Barmy】 means mad.
- You would have to be 【barmy】 to visit England without trying its pastries.