让我从专业语言学角度解析这对易混淆词:
1. 词源差异:
-- Jealous源自希腊语"zelos",经古法语"jalous"进入英语,原义带有"猜忌"色彩
-- Zealous直接源自希腊语"zelos",保留"热忱"本义
2. 语义场对比:
Jealous构成"怀疑-占有-不安"语义三角
Zealous形成"热情-奉献-积极"语义链
3. 典型搭配:
Jealous常见于:
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word-vs-word-cn
【Jealous】 means intolerant of competition or suspicious of unfaithfulness.
- He was 【jealous】 about his co-worker’s recent promotion.
- Her husband shows signs of being 【jealous】 and insecure.
【Zealous】 means passionate or eager to pursue something.
- She was 【zealous】 in her pursuit of becoming a great musician.