faze
UK/feɪz/US/feɪz/
释义
vt.
使惊慌;使困扰(通常用于否定句,如 "not fazed by")
词根拆解
faze古英语“惊吓”
=faze
faze古英语“惊吓”
词源
概述
源自古英语 fēsian(意为“吓唬、驱赶”),可能通过中古英语 fesen 演变而来。最初与驱赶动物相关,后引申为“使人慌乱”。现代英语中多用于否定语境(如 "unfazed"),强调“未被干扰”的状态。词义演变体现了从具体动作(驱赶)到抽象心理影响(困扰)的过渡。
详细分析
faze = faze<古英语“惊吓”>
(注:现代拼写保留古英语形式,无明确可拆分语素)
·词源溯源:
源自古英语 fēsian(意为“吓唬、驱赶”),可能通过中古英语 fesen 演变而来。最初与驱赶动物相关,后引申为“使人慌乱”。现代英语中多用于否定语境(如 "unfazed"),强调“未被干扰”的状态。词义演变体现了从具体动作(驱赶)到抽象心理影响(困扰)的过渡。
例句
“The loud noise didn't faze the experienced pilot.”
巨大的噪音没有让这位经验丰富的飞行员慌乱。
“She was completely unfazed by the sudden change of plans.”
她对计划的突然变动毫不在意。
“His calm demeanor never fails to faze his opponents.”
他冷静的举止总能令对手不知所措。