caliber与caliper虽拼写相近,但词源和用法截然不同,需从以下维度辨析:
1. 词源本质差异
- caliber(美式拼法:calibre)源自阿拉伯语"qālib"(模子),经法语进入英语
- caliper 由"caliber"变异而来,16世纪后专指测量工具
2. 核心语义对比
caliber:
① 枪炮口径(物理尺寸)
例:.45-caliber pistol(0.45英寸口径手枪)
② 能力水准(抽象度量)
例:scholars of the highest caliber(顶尖水平的学者)
caliper:
① 卡尺类测量工具(具体实物)
例:vernier cal ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
The diameter of the bore, as a cannon or other firearm, or of any tube; or the weight or size of the projectile which a firearm will carry; as, an 8 inch gun, a 12-pounder, a 44 caliber.
The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet or column.
The diameter of the bore, as a cannon or other firearm, or of any tube; or the weight or size of the projectile which a firearm will carry; as, an 8 inch gun, a 12-pounder, a 44 caliber.
The diameter of round or cylindrical body, as of a bullet or column.