51吃瓜 of the Day
delve
[ delv ]
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verb
to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate.
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- First recorded before 900.
- Comes via the Middle English word delven from聽Old English delfan.
- Has an archaic sense of “to dig.”
EXAMPLES OF DELVE
- The author’s new book will delve into the complexities of human emotions and relationships.
- The detective decided to delve deeper into the mysterious disappearance of the valuable painting.
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irenic
[ ahy-ren-ik, ahy-ree-nik ]
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adjective
tending to promote peace or reconciliation; peaceful or conciliatory.
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- First recorded in 1860鈥�65.
- Comes from the Greek word 别颈谤脓苍颈办贸蝉, equivalent to 别颈谤岣梟(脓),听鈥减别补肠别.鈥�
- Related to the name “Irene.”
EXAMPLES OF IRENIC
- As tensions rose between the feuding families, they longed for an irenic resolution to their dispute.
- Her irenic approach to conflict resolution often diffused tense situations in the office.
stratum
[ strey-tuhm, strat-uhm ]
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noun
one of a number of portions or divisions likened to layers or levels.
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- First recorded 1590鈥�1600.
- Comes from the Latin word 蝉迟谤腻迟耻尘, which means literally “a cover.”
- 厂迟谤腻迟耻尘 comes from the past participle of sternere, “to spread, strew.”
EXAMPLES OF STRATUM
- The novel delves into the protagonist’s psyche, uncovering hidden strata of emotions and motivations.
- The artist’s work often explores the complexities of human existence by depicting different strata of society in her paintings.
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