1. 词源解析:
-- Arrant:源自中古英语"arant",本意为"流浪的",后经词义贬化
-- Errant:源自古法语"errant",原指"漫游的",保留更多中性含义
2. 现代用法对比:
Arrant (adj.):
-- 完全贬义,表示"彻头彻尾的"
-- 常修饰负面特质:arrant nonsense(彻头彻尾的胡说)、arra ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Arrant】 means confirmed, downright, or extreme.
- Many of us found the story nothing short of 【arrant】 nonsense.
【Errant】 means wandering or roving.
- Ray’s 【errant】 tee shot on the last hole cost him the tournament.