bootless的词源
英文词源
- bootless (adj.2)
- late Old English botleas "unpardonable, not to be atoned for, without help or remedy," from boot (n.2) + -less. Meaning "useless, unprofitable" is from early 15c.
- bootless (adj.1)
- "lacking boots," late 14c., from boot (n.1) + -less.
中文词源
发音释义:['buːtlɪs] adj.无用的;无益的
结构分析:bootless = boot(用处、益处)+less(没有)→无用的、无益的
词源解释:boot←古英语bot(帮助、救济、利益)←原始日耳曼语boto(更好)
同源词:better(更好的)
助记窍门:bootless→boot(靴子)+less(没有)→没穿比赛靴的球员→无用的
该词的英语词源请访问趣词词源英文版:bootless 词源,bootless 含义。