一、词性本质差异
1. loath(或写作loth)是形容词,读作/loʊθ/
2. loathe是动词,读作/loʊð/(注意词尾浊辅音差异)
二、典型用法对比
1. loath作表语时:
- 结构:be loath to do sth
- 例句:She was loath to admit her mistake.(她勉强承认错误)
- 语义侧重:表达不情愿、勉强的心理状态
2. loathe及物动词用法:
- 结构:直接接宾语(名词/动名词)
- 例句:He loathes bein ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
主题笔记
word-vs-word-cn
【Loath】 means reluctant or unwilling.
- Henry is 【loath】 to move despite the attractive job offer.
【Loathe】 means to dislike intensely.
- Every month we 【loathe】 receiving those credit card bills.