1. 词源与核心语义
-- urban [ˈɜːrbən]
词源:拉丁语"urbanus"(城市的)
核心义:与城市相关的物理或社会特征
例:urban planning(城市规划)/ urban population(城市人口)
-- urbane [ɜːrˈbeɪn]
词源:拉丁语"urbanus"(有教养的)
核心义:体现都市教养的言行特质
例:urbane manners(儒雅的举止)/ an urbane diplomat(风 ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Urban】 refers to a city.
- A good example of 【urban】 sprawl is Las Vegas, Nevada.
【Urbane】 means polished or smooth, as in a person’s demeanor.
- The diplomat’s 【urbane】 and polite manner impresses everyone.