【趣谈英语】“和”的符号是怎么来的？-How the Ampersand Got its Name
英语课
Pre-Listening Vocabulary
ampersand: a symbol for “et” meaning “and”
cursive: handwriting
recite: to say
per se: by of or in itself; as such
slur 1: to say words quickly so that they run together
ampersand: a symbol for “et” meaning “and”
cursive: handwriting
recite: to say
per se: by of or in itself; as such
slur 1: to say words quickly so that they run together
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How the Ampersand Got its Name
Once upon a time, in the 19th century, the ampersand was included in the alphabet. The ampersand originated 2 as a cursive e beside a cursive t, which meant “and” in Latin. When reciting the alphabet in English, it became customary 3 for students to include single letters that were also words. At the end of the alphabet, students would say “X,Y,Z and, per se, & (and)”. Eventually, students slurred 4 that last bit together to create the word “ampersand”. While this custom eventually fell out of use, the ampersand is still used today for stylistic reasons or to write “and” in short form.
1 slur
v.含糊地说；诋毁；连唱；n.诋毁；含糊的发音
- He took the remarks as a slur on his reputation.他把这些话当作是对他的名誉的中伤。
- The drug made her speak with a slur.药物使她口齿不清。
2 originated
v.起源于，来自，产生( originate的过去式和过去分词 )；创造；创始；开创
- The disease is thought to have originated in the tropics. 这种疾病据说起源于热带地区。
- The art of portrait miniatures was originated in England. 微型画像艺术创始于英国。 来自《简明英汉词典》