来自拉丁语的sinu 意为curve,hollow。
(*拉丁文sinus(=curve)——英文字根字典)
同源词:
1. insinuate(在里边画曲线、弯曲 in(=in) + sinu(=curve))
vt.暗示;含沙射影;使缓缓进入
insinuation n.旁敲侧击的话;影射
some people are continuing to insinuate that i was responsible for the accident. 有些人一直含沙射影地说我应该对这一事故负责。
2. sinuous
adj.蜿蜒,曲折的
sinuousity n.蜿蜒,曲折
3. sinus
n.窦(如鼻窦、静脉等)
4. sinuate
adj.弯曲的;波状的
5. sinuation
n.曲折
6. sinusitis
n.静脉窦炎《-itis = inflammation(发炎)》