dilettante的词源

英文词源

dilettante (n.)

1733, borrowing of Italian dilettante "lover of music or painting," from dilettare "to delight," from Latin delectare (see delight (n.)). Originally without negative connotation, "devoted amateur," the pejorative sense emerged late 18c. by contrast with professional.

中文词源

dilettante：浅尝辄止者

来自意大利语deletto, 愉快，高兴，词源同delight, delicious. 原指爱好者，后词义贬义化。

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