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Shakespeare Created A Language Revolution
莎士比亚:找不到合适词汇?那就发明一个!
During his time as a writer, Shakespeare created over 1,700 new words and phrases.
在莎士比亚的写作生涯中,他共创作出1700多个单词和短语 。
He had much more freedom than present day writers.
与当今的作家相比,莎翁愈显自由奔放 。
If he couldn’t think of a word, he would simply make one up.
若是找不出合适的词汇,那就即兴发明一个 。
His most common technique was meshing two words together, like eyeball, moonbeam, or madcap.
最常见的手法就是将两个单词组合到一起,例如,眼球(eyeball)、月光(moonbeam)还有鲁莽(madcap) 。
Literature experts have estimated that Shakespeare had 24,000 words in his own personal vocabulary.
文学专家粗略估计,莎翁个人的语言词汇量高达24000多个 。
词语解释
1.much more 更加
例句:By contrast, he was much more frank.
相比之下,他坦率得多 。
2.think of 想到;想出
例句:I wouldn't think of putting you to any further strain.
我不想再加重你的负担了 。
3.make up 弥补;编造
例句:Hard work can often make up for a lack of intelligence.
勤奋工作往往可以弥补智力的不足 。
4.mesh together 组合;交织
例句:Both of you should be facing the stairs, and your bodies should mesh together tightly.
双方都面朝楼梯,两个人的身体应该紧密贴合 。