这两个形近词在英语中构成典型的"易混淆词对",其核心差异在于词根含义及褒贬色彩:
1. **Meretricious** /ˌmerɪˈtrɪʃəs/
-- 词源:源自拉丁语"meretrix"(妓女),带有"虚假吸引力"的隐含义
-- 语义特征:
* 表面华丽但实质廉价(gaudy ornamentation)
* 刻意讨好的虚伪表现(falsely alluring)
* 在修辞学中特指"浮夸论证"(showy but insincer ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Meretricious】 means fake, flashy, or attractive in a bad way.
- Though sharp, his arguments were deemed 【meretricious】 .
【Meritorious】 means deserving of praise, reward, and honor.
- The mayor recognized Jan for 【meritorious】 service to the town.
网络相关图 Meretricious Meritorious
组词比对 Meretricious Meritorious
meretricious ornamentation.
俗气的装饰
To cashier a meritorious minister
废黜功臣
meretricious praise
言不由衷的恭维
Long and Meritorious Service Award Scheme
长期优良服务奖励计划