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源自古英语 'hlaf'(面包),复数形式为 'hlafas',后演变为中古英语 'lof' 和现代英语 'loaf',复数形式为 'loaves'。
❶ loaf的复数形式,指面包或肉类的块状物,通常指一条完整的长面包或特定形状的食物。
“She bought two loaves of bread at the bakery.”
(她在面包店买了两条面包。)
“The supermarket sells different types of loaves, including whole wheat and sourdough.”
(超市出售不同类型的面包,包括全麦面包和酸面包。)
loaves and fishes — 源自圣经的典故,比喻看似不足的资源却能满足需求,常用于形容奇迹或慷慨的行为。
“The charity event was like the miracle of the loaves and fishes, feeding hundreds with limited supplies.”
(这次慈善活动就像五饼二鱼的奇迹,用有限的资源喂饱了数百人。)