【英汉翻译辨析】approbation vs. opprobrium
这对形近词构成有趣的语义对立,可通过以下维度把握:
1. 词源与核心语义
- approbation(源自拉丁语approbatio)
核心义:正式/官方的认可(≈official approval)
如:The bill passed with the approbation of 90% legislators.(该法案获90%议员赞成通过)
- opprobrium(源自拉丁语opprobrum)
核心义:公开的耻辱(≈public disgrace)
如:The scandal brought opprobri ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.
Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.
The act of approving; an assenting to the propriety of a thing with some degree of pleasure or satisfaction; approval, sanction, commendation or official recognition.
Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.