一、词源与拼写差异
1. 词源:源自中古英语"thrall"(奴隶),通过添加前缀"en-"构成动词
2. 拼写变体:
- enthral(英式拼写,双写l规则不适用)
- enthrall(美式拼写,遵循双写l规则)
二、核心语义分析(英汉对照)
1. 字面本义:reduce to slavery(奴役)
- 例:The captives were enthralled by the conquerors.
俘虏被征服者奴役。
2. 比喻引申义:
a) captivate/charm ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Enthrall】 , meaning to captivate, is preferred in American usage.
- Tom’s second spy novel enthralled us more than his first novel.