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One of the most interesting of all studies is the study of words and word origins. Each language is (1)_____of several earlier l
One of the most interesting of all studies is the study of words and word origins. Each language is (1)_____of several earlier l
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One of the most interesting of all studies is the study of words and word origins. Each language is (1)_____of several earlier languages and the words of a language can sometimes be traced(2)_____ through two or three different languages to their (3)______. Again a word from one language may pass into other languages and(4)_____ a new meaning.
The word "etiquette," which is(5)_____ French origin and originally meant a label, (6)_____ a sign, passed into Spanish and kept its original meaning. So in Spanish the word "etiquette" today is used to(7)_____ the small tags which a store(8)_____ to a suit, a dress or a bottle. The word "etiquette" in French,(9)_____, gradually developed a different meaning. It(10)_____ became the custom to write directions on small cards, or "etiquette", as to how visitors should dress themselves and(11)_____ during an important ceremony at the royal court.(12)_____ the word "etiquette" began to indicate a system of correct manners for people to follow.(13)_____ this meaning, the word passed into English.
Consider the word "breakfast". "To fast" is to go for some period of time without(14)______. Thus in the morning after many hours(15)_____ the night without food, one(16)_____ one’s fast.
Consider the everyday English(17)_____"Goodbye". Many many years ago, people would say to each(18)_____ on parting "God be with you." As this was(19)_____ over and over millions of times, it gradually became(20)_____ to "Good-bye".
(9)
选项
A、however
B、moreover
C、therefore
D、furthermore
答案
A
解析
上文讲的是“有些词保留了原有意思”。下文则讲“有的词已经有了不同的含义”.前后在语义上存在转折,故用表转折的however。
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