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  “They went to the Caribbean looking for gold and a chance to...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  Explorers found more than gold in the Caribbean—they discovered words like“barbeque,”“canoe,”and“rum punch,”and brought back“cannibal”for excitement.In India,they borrowed“yoga”for fitness and spirituality,“cummerbund”for fashion,and“bungalow”for comfort.From Africa came“voodoo,”“zombie,”and annoying instruments like“bongo”and“banjo.”Australia contributed“nugget,”“boomerang,”and“walkabout,”and the idea of chain pubs.These words reflect diverse cultural exchanges.

  2025-06-22 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “n fact, just as Jonathan begat Meribbaal; and Meribbaal begat...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  Just as Jonathan begat Meribbaal,and so on,the King James Bible begat a whole glossary of metaphor and morality.It introduced phrases and values that still shape English today.Its language is timeless,influencing both speech and thought.Amen.

  2025-06-22 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “Shakespeare's poetry showed the world that English was a...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  Shakespeare’s poetry proved English was a rich,vibrant language with immense expressive and emotional power.He expanded its possibilities,creating timeless works.Meanwhile,he supposedly had time to open tearooms in Stratford,adding a touch of humor to his legacy.His influence shows how one person can shape a language’s global reputation.

  2025-06-22 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “All in all, the English have enrolled about 10,000 new words...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  The English adopted around 10,000 words from the Normans,enriching their vocabulary.However,they still struggled to draft the Lord with some terms(possibly due to pronunciation or usage).The friendly relations soured when England used new war-related words like“armies,”“navies,”and“soldiers”to start the Hundred Years'War against France.This shows how language can reflect and shape historical conflicts.

  2025-06-22 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “The Romans left some very straight roads behind, but not much...” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  The Romans left straight roads but little Latin in English.The Anglo-Saxons filled the gap with practical vocab like"house,""woman,"and"loaf."Four days of the week-Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,and Friday-honor their gods.But Saturday,Sunday,and Monday were untouched,as if the Anglo-Saxons took a long weekend.Meanwhile,Christian missionaries sneaked in Latin words,like bringing leaflets for jumble sales.This blend shows how languages evolve through different cultural impacts.

  2025-06-22 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “Internet English” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  interesting，顺便by the way/BTW

  2025-06-12 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “chapter 1 Anglo-Saxon or whatever happen to the Jutes” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  This book manages to condense the complex and extensive history of English into a succinct and engaging narrative. It takes readers on a whirlwind tour, starting from the ancient roots of the language, when Germanic tribes first brought their tongues to the British Isles. As I followed along, I witnessed how Latin, French, and numerous other languages left their indelible imprints on English over centuries. It was fascinating to learn about the Norman Conquest and how French became the language of the aristocracy, leading to a rich influx of French vocabulary into English, forever changing its complexion. One of the most remarkable aspects of this book is its ability to make history accessible. Through vivid examples and clear explanations, it enables even those with a limited background in linguistics to grasp the significance of each historical milestone. For instance, the way it illustrates how words shifted in meaning and pronunciation over time, with words like “nice” evolvi

  2025-02-25 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “breed” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  品种

  2024-12-13 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “broadband” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  宽带

  2024-12-05 喜欢(0) 回复(0)

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  “syndrome” 全部笔记（1） 去书内

  并发症状

  2024-12-05 喜欢(0) 回复(0)