一、核心语义区分
1. Inimical [ɪˈnɪmɪkəl]
词源:拉丁语inimicus(敌人)
词性:形容词
核心义:含敌意的;有害的
语义场:敌对性、危害性
搭配倾向:+ to/toward
例证:
The chemical is inimical to marine life.
(该化学品对海洋生物有害)
2. Inimitable [ɪˈnɪmɪtəbl]
词源:拉丁语imitabilis(可模仿的)+否定前缀in-
词性:形容词
核心义:无法模仿的
语义场:独特性、卓越性
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word-vs-word-cn
【Inimical】 means harmful, hostile, or unfriendly.
- Their polices were 【inimical】 to democratic principles.
【Inimitable】 means defying imitation or matchless.
- The comedian entertained the audience in his 【inimitable】 way.
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