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fondo

UK //ˈfɒndəʊ//US //ˈfɑːndoʊ//

词源

源自意大利语和西班牙语,意为“底部”或“基础”,与拉丁语“fundus”(底部)同源。

noun

❶ 指某物的底部或深处,常用于描述物理位置的底层部分,如容器的底部或水域的深处。

“The treasure was hidden at the fondo of the ocean.”

(宝藏藏在海洋的深处。)

“She found her lost ring at the fondo of her bag.”

(她在包的底部找到了丢失的戒指。)

❶ 在音乐或艺术中,指背景或基础部分,通常用来衬托主要元素。

“The fondo of the painting was a beautiful sunset.”

(这幅画的背景是一个美丽的日落。)

“The orchestra played softly in the fondo.”

(管弦乐队在背景中轻柔地演奏。)

同义词:bottom, depth, base, background, foundation

常见短语

al fondo — 西班牙语短语,意为“在底部”或“在深处”,常用于指示方向或位置。

“The exit is al fondo of the hallway.”

(出口在走廊的尽头。)