1. 词源解析:
-- Prudent源自拉丁语"prudens"(有远见的),与"providere"(预见)同源
-- Prudish由prude(过分拘谨的人)+ish构成,最早见于18世纪
2. 核心语义差异:
Prudent(明智的):
-- 强调基于理性判断的谨慎
-- 带有积极的评价色彩
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word-vs-word-cn
【Prudent】 means exercising good common sense or judgment.
- It was 【prudent】 of them to invest with the company when they did.
【Prudish】 means very formal, precise, or reserved.
- Our company is too 【prudish】 to introduce a relaxed dress code.