object
含义: A physical thing; a goal; to express disagreement
The word 'object' as a noun means a physical thing you can see or touch, or the goal of an activity. As a verb (pronounced ob-JECT), it means to express disagreement or disapproval. 'Money is no object' means cost doesn't matter. An 'objection' is a formal expression of disagreement.
例句
- What's that strange object on the shelf? 架子上那个奇怪的东西是什么?¿Qué es ese objeto extraño en el estante?棚の上にある奇妙な物は何ですか?선반 위에 있는 그 이상한 물건은 뭐예요?
- I object to being treated like a child. 我反对被当作小孩子对待。Me opongo a que me traten como a un niño.子供扱いされることに反対します。어린애 취급 받는 것에 반대합니다.
- The object of the game is to score as many points as possible. 这个游戏的目标是尽可能多得分。El objetivo del juego es conseguir tantos puntos como sea posible.このゲームの目的はできるだけ多くの点数を取ることです。이 게임의 목적은 가능한 한 많은 점수를 얻는 것입니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Medieval Latin 'objectum' meaning 'thing put before the mind', from Latin 'obicere' (to throw before, to oppose), combining 'ob-' (against) + 'iacere' (to throw). The verb sense of 'protesting' came later.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
The word 'object' comes from Latin 'obicere' meaning 'to throw before' or 'to oppose.' This explains its dual meaning: something thrown in front of you (a physical object) and something thrown against an idea (an objection). The grammatical 'object' of a sentence is what receives the action.
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