body
意味: The physical structure of a person or animal; the main part of something
'Body' refers to the physical form of a person or animal, a corpse, or the main part of something (body of text, car body). 'Body' can also mean an organised group ('governing body'). 'Body language' is non-verbal communication. 'Over my dead body' expresses strong refusal.
例文
- Regular exercise is good for your body. 经常运动对身体有好处。El ejercicio regular es bueno para tu cuerpo.定期的な運動は体に良いです。규칙적인 운동은 몸에 좋습니다.
- The letter had a very short body of text. 这封信的正文很短。La carta tenía un cuerpo de texto muy breve.その手紙は本文がとても短かったです。그 편지는 본문이 매우 짧았습니다.
- A governing body oversees the school's policies. 管理机构负责监督学校的政策。Un órgano de gobierno supervisa las políticas de la escuela.運営機関が学校の方針を監督しています。운영 기관이 학교의 방침을 감독합니다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Old English 'bodig' meaning 'trunk of a person or animal', of uncertain origin — one of the few common English words with no clear cognates in other Germanic languages. Some scholars suggest a connection to Old High German 'botah' (body), but this is debated.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
From Old English 'bodig' of unknown origin. Uniquely, this common word has no clear relatives in other Germanic languages, making its etymology something of a mystery to linguists. Some speculate it may have originally meant 'cask' or 'barrel'.
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