请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 parrotism
释义

Definition of parrotism in English:

parrotism

noun ˈparətɪz(ə)m
  • A propensity for parroting; especially mindless or mechanical repetition or imitation of the words or actions of others; an instance of this.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Anton (fl. 1606–1618), satirist. From parrot + -ism.

Definition of parrotism in US English:

parrotism

nounˈparətɪz(ə)m
  • A propensity for parroting; especially mindless or mechanical repetition or imitation of the words or actions of others; an instance of this.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Robert Anton (fl. 1606–1618), satirist. From parrot + -ism.

随便看

 

英汉双解词典包含464360条英汉词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/9/21 15:43:11