hypocoristic

a. 昵称的, 表示亲爱的

发音

其它 /ˌhaɪ.pə.kəˈɹɪs.tɪk/

词形变化

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别名

hypochoristic

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A nickname, especially one indicating intimacy and formed through a shortening of the original name.

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adj.
  1. 1.

    Relating to a nickname, usually indicating intimacy with the person.

    表示亲爱的

    昵称的

    表爱的

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  2. 2.

    Relating to baby talk.

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词源

From Ancient Greek ὑποκοριστικός (hupokoristikós), from ὑποκορίζομαι (hupokorízomai, “to speak in the language of children”), from ὑπό (hupó, “below”) + κορίζομαι (korízomai, “to act like a girl”), from κόρη (kórē, “girl”).

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