1. 词源辨析:
-- Spacious(14世纪进入英语):源自拉丁语"spatiosus",与"space"同源,核心概念是物理空间
-- Specious(14世纪晚期):源自拉丁语"speciosus"(表面好看的),与"species"(外表)相关,隐含视觉欺骗性
2. 语义对比:
Spacious(褒义):
① 物理空间维度:a spacious auditorium(挑高音乐厅)
② 时间维度:spacious timelines(宽松的 ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Spacious】 means roomy or large in area.
- The hotel offers 【spacious】 accommodations at affordable rates.
【Specious】 means plausible but false.
- He is known for using 【specious】 arguments to back his claims.