This dictionary does not give etymologies.这部词典不介绍词源.Dictionaries are still good for obscure usages and etymologies.字典依然擅长于不常用的用法和词源.The branch of linguistics that deals with etymologies.词源学有关词源的一门语言学分支....
Gold was the loadstone that drew men to Alaska.金子是具有吸引力的东西,它引诱人前往阿拉斯加州.Yes. The Loadstone Rock was drawing him, and he must sail on, until he struck.是的,磁力礁吸引着他, 他必须扬帆前进, 直至触礁为止....
...a magnificent paddle-steamer on the mighty Mississippi, her huge wheel thrashing the muddy water...广阔的密西西比河上行驶着一艘豪华庞大的明轮船，她巨大的轮子拍打着浑浊的河水The opportunity for all ages to participate through our Inter - Generational Padd...
To serve, top the fish with the cooked leeks.上菜时，把炒好的韭葱覆在鱼上。Leeks and potatoes go well together in a soup.汤中放韭菜和土豆尝起来很对味。When I was young I grew some leeks in a pot.小时候我曾在花盆里种了些韭葱.Scatter the uncooked turnip pieces over ...