在英汉翻译中,"lieu"与"loo"虽发音相近,但语义迥异,需特别注意语境辨析:
1. Lieu [lu?]
词源:源自法语"lieu"(地点)
用法:
- 固定搭配"in lieu of"表示"代替"(=instead of)
- 法律/正式用语,如:"接受股票代替现金"译为"accept shares in lieu of cash"
- 中文对应词:"替代""顶替"(书面语)
2. Loo [lu?]
词源:可能来自法语"gardyloo"(倒污水时的警告语)
用法:
- 英式俚语指"厕所"(=toilet)
- 非正式场合使用,如:"Excuse me, where's th ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
An old game played with five, or three, cards dealt to each player from a full pack. When five cards are used the highest card is the knave of clubs or (if so agreed upon) the knave of trumps; - formerly called lanterloo.
To beat in the game of loo by winning every trick.
Place; room; stead; - used only in the phrase in lieu of, that is, instead of.
An old game played with five, or three, cards dealt to each player from a full pack. When five cards are used the highest card is the knave of clubs or (if so agreed upon) the knave of trumps; - formerly called lanterloo.
To beat in the game of loo by winning every trick.
Place; room; stead; - used only in the phrase in lieu of, that is, instead of.