词根:crep = to rattle
来自拉丁语的crep 意为to rattle 。
同源词:
1. decrepit(出声变小的de(=down) + crep(=rattle))
adj.老弱的;衰老的,衰朽的
decrepitude n.衰老,衰朽
Believe it or not,the decrepit old woman across the street baked this bread!信不信由你,这个面包是街对面的那个老奶奶烤的!
2. discrepancy(分别出声 dis(=apart) + crep(=rattle))
n.(陈述、言语的)不相符,不一致;矛盾
discrepant adj.相差的,有差异的,矛盾的
There is an obvious discrepancy between his kind words and cruel deeds. 他亲切的话语和他残忍的行为显然是自相矛盾的。
3. crepitate
v.发出爆裂声
crepitation n.爆裂声
词根:set = fix, 表示“安置好”
settle v. 固定;安居(set+tie表动词,如:prattle闲聊)
settee n. 长靠椅(人安定休息的地方)
inset v. 插入(in进入+set→安置进去→插入)
reset v. 重放,重排(re重新+set→重新放)
upset v. 打翻 a 不安心的(up向上+set→[把底]向上放→打翻)
词根词缀:crepit-
【来源及含义】Latin: creak, crackle; rattle, rustling; grating, grinding
【同源单词】crepitant, crepitant crackle, crepitate, crepitation, crepitus, decrepit
词根词缀:strepi-, strep-
【来源及含义】Latin: noise, to make noise; to rattle, to roar
【同源单词】obstreperous, obstreperously, obstreperousness, streperous, strepitant, strepitous