peer
含义: A person of equal standing; to look closely at something
A peer is someone who is equal to another in age, status, ability, or social standing. The term is commonly used in educational and professional contexts to refer to colleagues or classmates. As a verb, to peer means to look closely or with difficulty at something.
例句
- Children often learn best from their peers. 孩子们通常从同龄人那里学得最好。Los niños a menudo aprenden mejor de sus compañeros.子供たちは仲間から最もよく学ぶことが多いです。아이들은 또래에게서 가장 잘 배우는 경우가 많습니다.
- Her work was reviewed by her peers in the scientific community. 她的工作由科学界的同行进行了评审。Su trabajo fue revisado por sus pares en la comunidad científica.彼女の研究は科学界の同僚によって査読されました。그녀의 연구는 과학계 동료들에 의해 심사되었습니다.
- He peered through the window to see who was outside. 他透过窗户凝视着外面是谁。Él miró fijamente a través de la ventana para ver quién estaba afuera.彼は窓から外に誰がいるか見ようとじっと見ました。그는 밖에 누가 있는지 보려고 창문을 통해 응시했습니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
Two distinct words: (1) from Old French 'per' meaning 'equal', from Latin 'par' (equal) — as in 'peer review'; (2) from Middle English 'piren' meaning 'to look closely', possibly from Flemish 'pieren' (to peer). Unrelated origins.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
In Britain, a 'peer' also refers to a member of the nobility - a duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron - who holds a title that traditionally gave them a seat in the House of Lords. This meaning comes from Latin 'par' meaning 'equal,' as peers were considered equals among the nobility.
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