后缀-ity(-ty,-ety)含义、词源和词例
1.density
n. 稠密;密集
举例:The density of the forest prevented us from seeing more than a little way ahead. 那森林茂密得使我们只能看清前头的一小段路。
2.laxity [lax adj.松驰的;-ity →]
n.松驰;懈怠
举例:The newspaper accused local police of laxity in dealing with gamblers. 报纸指责地方警察在对付赌徒方面懈怠无力。
3.sincerity [sincere → sincer adj.真诚的;-ity →]
n.真诚;诚意;真挚
举例:No noe doubts the sincerity of Abraham Lincoln. 没有人怀疑过林肯的为人之真诚。
4.acuity [acu = sharp 尖的;-ity →]
n.尖锐;敏锐;锐利
举例:The professor has great mental acuity. 那教授的头脑非常敏锐。
5.brevity [
n. 简短,简练
举例:Brevity is the soul of wit. 言以简为贵。