number
含义: A mathematical value; a quantity; a telephone number
'Number' refers to a mathematical symbol, a quantity, or an identifying figure (phone number, house number). It can also mean a song or act in a show. 'A number of' means several. British English uses 'number plate' where American uses 'license plate'.
例句
- What's your phone number? 你的电话号码是多少?¿Cuál es tu número de teléfono?電話番号は何ですか?전화번호가 뭐예요?
- A large number of people attended the event. 大量的人参加了活动。Un gran número de personas asistió al evento.多くの人がイベントに参加した。많은 사람들이 행사에 참석했다.
- Please take a number and wait. 请取号等候。Por favor, coge un número y espera.番号札を取ってお待ちください。번호표를 뽑고 기다려 주세요.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin 'numerus' meaning 'a sum' or 'total', via Old French 'nombre'. Related to Greek 'nemein' (to distribute). The silent 'b' was added in Middle English by scribes who wanted to make the word look more Latin.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
'Number' comes from Latin 'numerus'. Interestingly, in British slang, 'to do a number on someone' means to deceive or damage them, while 'number one' informally means urinating (as in 'I need a number one').
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