词根:calc (culc) = to tread
来自拉丁语的calc 意为to tread,它的变形为culc。
同源词:
1. inculcate(为进入某人内心而踩踏 in(=in,on) + culc<calc(=tread))
vt.sth + in/into +sb 灌输;谆谆教诲
inculcation n.灌输;谆谆教诲
Mr.scarrow inculcated in us a deep respect for people of all races.斯卡路先生谆谆教导我们尊重所有的人。
2. recalcitrant
adj. 不服从的,反抗的;固执的 *re(=back,against)
recalcitrance / recalcitrancy 不服从,反抗;固执
词根:calc = stone, 表示“石头”
calculate v. 计算(calc+ulate)
calcfy n. 钙化;僵化(calc+ify)
recalcitrant a. 顽固的;不服从的(re重新+|calc+itrant表形容词→重新变成石头顽固的)
calcium n. 钙(cale+ium表名词,常指化学元素,如;alu-minium铝)
词根词缀:re-, red-
【来源及含义】Latin: back, backward, again; used as a prefix
【同源单词】recalcitrant, recant, recapitulate, recapitulation, recede, receipt