1. 词源形态学分析:
Addenda(单数addendum)源自拉丁语动词addere(添加),字面意为"待添加之物",属中性名词复数形式。其词根-add-与英语"addition"同源。
Agenda(原为agendum的复数)源自拉丁语agere(做,推动),本义为"待办事项",词根-act-与"action"同源。现代英语中已单数化。
2. 语义场差异:
Addenda强调补充性内容,指正式文件完成后需要附加的材料,如:
-- The contract addenda include updated ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Addenda】 (plural) are additions to something.
- The 【addenda】 to the manual give the hardware requirements.
【Agenda】 is a schedule or a list of things to do.
- The 【agenda】 for this year’s seminar is interesting and varied.