In comparing various authors with one another, I have discovered that some of the gravest and latest writers have transcribed, word for word, from former works, without making acknowledgment.
📚 名句词汇解析
从本句名言中提取的重要词汇，帮助你深度理解这句话
adj. 各种各样的;多方面的;许多的;各个的，个别的;
💡 vari变化+ous形容词后缀→不相同
"Conflicts among the various groups do not augur well for the future of the peace talks."
各派之间的冲突对和平谈判不是一个好兆头。
近义：manifold, many, several, some, sundry, varying
反义：merest, one, single, sole, very
adj. 以前的，从前的;在前的;前任的;
n. 模型，样板;构成者，创造者;起形成作用的人;[无线]线圈架;
💡 form=fore先前 + er表人\/物→前者
"A couple of them are former bosses."
有几位是以前的上司或老板。
近义：onetime, back, preceding, previous, prior, old
反义：hindmost, last, latest, rearmost, utmost, aftermost
latest
['letɪst]
n. 最新事物;最新消息;
adj. 最近的;最新的;最现代的;
💡 lat=late最近 + est [形容词及副词后缀], 表示最高级“最...” → adj.最近的
"the band's latest album"
这个乐队的最新专辑
近义：hindmost, last, latter, new, rearmost, recent
adj. 又一个;再一个;另一的;其他一种;
pron. 另一个，别个;再一个;
"The company has now amalgamated with another local firm."
这家公司现在已与当地一家公司合并了。
近义：other
n. 单词;话语;诺言;消息;
vt. 措辞，用词;用言语表达;
vi. 讲话;
💡 世界（world)不是一句（l） 话能讲清楚的 “我的”发音，吐 词不清
"a word of Greek derivation"
由希腊语派生的词
近义：phrase, redact, say, speak, verbalise, verbalize
making
['mekɪŋ]
n. 制造;产生的过程;成功改进的手段;原料，材料;
v. “make”的现在分词;
"The old lady engaged herself in making clothes for her children."
这位老太太忙着为孩子们做衣服.
近义：manufacture, preparation, workmanship, confection, construct, construction