1. 词源谱系
Right:源自古英语"riht",与德语"recht"同源,本义为"笔直的"
Wright:源自古英语"wyrhta",与"work"同源,本义为"工匠"
2. 语义地图
Right(核心语义轴):
-- 形容词:正确的(right answer)、合适的(right time)
-- 副词:恰好(right now)、向右(turn right)
-- 名词:权利(human ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Right】 means morally, legally, or properly.
- The umpire did the 【right】 thing when he admitted his mistake.
【Wright】 is a maker such as a playwright.
- Many people consider Neil Simon a famous American 【wright】 .