单词 | a |
释义 | a 1. adj. (also an before a vowel) (called the indefinite article)   1. (as an unemphatic substitute) one, some, any.   2. one like (a Judas).   3. one single (not a thing in sight).   4. the same (all of a size).   5. in, to, or for each (twice a year; {pound}20 a man; seven a side). Etymology: weakening of OE an one; sense 5 orig. = A(2) 2. prep. (usu. as prefix)   1. to, towards (ashore; aside).   2. (with verb in pres. part. or infin.) in the process of; in a specified state ( a-hunting; a-wandering; abuzz; aflutter).   3. on (afire; afoot).   4. in (nowadays). Etymology: weakening of OE prep. an, on (see ON) 3. abbr. atto-. |
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