lend
含义: To give something to someone temporarily
The word 'lend' means to give something to someone for a period of time, expecting it to be returned. It can also mean to contribute or add a quality to something. Banks lend money, friends lend books, and a beautiful garden can lend charm to a house.
例句
- Could you lend me your pen for a moment? 你能借我一下你的笔吗?¿Podrías prestarme tu bolígrafo un momento?ちょっとペンを貸してもらえますか?잠깐 펜 좀 빌려주시겠어요?
- The bank refused to lend them the money for the house. 银行拒绝借给他们买房的钱。El banco se negó a prestarles el dinero para la casa.銀行は家のためのお金を貸してくれませんでした。은행은 그들에게 집을 살 돈을 빌려주지 않았습니다.
- The flowers lend a touch of colour to the room. 这些花为房间增添了一抹色彩。Las flores dan un toque de color a la habitación.花が部屋に彩りを添えています。꽃이 방에 색채를 더해 주고 있습니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'lænan' meaning 'to lend', from 'læn' (a loan), from Proto-Germanic 'laihwniz'. Related to 'loan' (the noun). The past tense 'lent' follows the same pattern as 'send/sent' and 'bend/bent'.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
From Old English 'lænan' meaning 'to grant temporarily.' The phrase 'lend a hand' dates back to the 1600s and originally referred to sailors helping each other with ropes.
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