英语词汇辨析:Biannual vs. Biennial
1. 词源解析:
-- Biannual = bi(双)+ annual(年度的)→ 一年两次
-- Biennial = bi(双)+ ennial(源自拉丁语"annus"年)→ 两年一次
2. 核心区别:
Biannual强调频率(一年内发生两次)
Biennial强调周期(每两年发生一次)
3. 记忆技巧:
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主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Biannual】 , a synonym for semiannual, means twice a year.
- Donna and John make 【biannual】 visits to North Carolina.
【Biennial】 means once every two years.
- The car registration is due for its 【biennial】 renewal.