bootless的词源

英文词源

bootless (adj.2)youdaoicibaDictYouDict
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)youdaoicibaDictYouDict
"lacking boots," late 14c., from boot (n.1) + -less.

中文词源

bootless:无用的

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。