詞以根記 depreciation (depreciate, LL depretiare, often spelled depreciare in later MSS, fr. de-: down + pretium: price + -ion) n. the act or process of depreciating or the state of being depreciated, loss of value: “the rapid depreciation of currency’, “made some bitter remarks in depreciation of ...

詞以根記 procacious (L procac-, procax: impudent, fr. procare: to ask, demand, fr. procus: suitor + E -ious; akin to L precari: to pray, entreat) adj. impudent 勇敢的、大膽的、冒失的、魯莽的 ## precocious precarious pernicious capricious prodigious precious predacious predaceous perspicacious pugnacious propitiou...

詞以根記 precious (ME, fr. OF precios, precieus, fr. L pretiosus, fr. L pretium: price, value, money + -osus: -ous) adj. of high worth or cost, held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature, showing fond affection for, obviously contrived to charm 貴重的、珍貴的、寶貴的 受到珍愛的、...