1. 词源谱系
-- Wean:源自古英语"wenian",本义为"使适应",与德语"gewöhnen"同源
-- Ween:源自古英语"wēnan",与古诺尔斯语"væna"相关,本义为"期待"
2. 现代语义对比
Wean(及物动词):
① 基本义:使断奶(生理层面)
例:The mother is weaning her baby onto solid food.
② 引申义:使戒除(心理依赖)
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word-vs-word-cn
【Wean】 means to cause to give up something.
- The doctor is trying to 【wean】 him from his daily cigarettes.
【Ween】 means to think, suppose, or imagine something.
- We are asking students to 【ween】 new ideas for the school play.