dawdle的词源

英文词源

dawdle (v.)

1650s, perhaps a variant of daddle "to walk unsteadily." Perhaps influenced by daw, because the bird was regarded as sluggish and silly. Not in general use until c. 1775. Related: Dawdled; dawdling.

中文词源

dawdle：拖延

来自古英语方言daddle, 游荡，比较doodle, doddle, totter, toddle.

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