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旋元佑英语单词词源大挪移 程度字首(4) poly- = many 多

Part 1 字首 表示{程度}的字首 poly- = many 多

入门字

polysyllabic (a.) 多音节的
poly/ syllab/ ic
many/ syllable/ 形容词字尾

进阶字

1. polygamy (n.)一夫多妻制

poly/ gam/ y
many/ marriage/ 名词字尾

The American Mormons used to practice polygamy.
美国摩门教徒从前实行一夫多妻制。

2. polyglot (n.) 通晓多种语言者

poly/ glot
many/ tongue

He speaks five foreign languages fluently, he's a true polyglot.
他能流利地说五种外语,真是个通晓多种语言的专才。

3. polygraph (n.)测谎机

poly/ graph
many/ write

The suspect has agreed to do a polygraph test to prove that he is innocent.
嫌犯同意接受测谎以示清白。