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Miscellaneous

“Miscellaneous” 是形容词,用来归类那些无法被简单分入某一特定类别的事物。在清单、账目或文件夹中,“Miscellaneous”(通常简写为 Misc.)代表“其他”或“杂项”。

  1. “The box was filled with miscellaneous items like old keys, buttons, and coins.” (盒子里装满了旧钥匙、纽扣和硬币等各种杂物。)
  2. “His library contains a miscellaneous collection of science fiction and history books.” (他的图书馆收藏了五花八门的科幻小说和历史书。)
  3. “There is an extra section in the report for miscellaneous expenses.” (报告中有一个专门记录杂项开支的部分。)

源自拉丁语 “miscellaneus”,意为“混合的”,词源是 “miscere”(混合)。

  • 前缀:无(“miscell-” 是词根)。
  • 后缀:“-ous” 是形容词后缀。

在数据处理和归档中,“Miscellaneous” 类别非常实用,但也常被批评为“垃圾桶类”,因为它往往意味着缺乏更细致的分类逻辑。

  • 名词:miscellany (混合物、杂集)
  • 副词:miscellaneously (杂乱地)

“Miscellaneous” 开头的 “misce-” 听起来像 “mix”(混合)。只要记住它和混合有关,就能联想到“各种各样的”。

“When Grandma moved to a smaller house, she found a large drawer labeled ‘Miscellaneous’. Inside, there were photographs from the 1950s, a piece of lace from her wedding dress, and a recipe for apple pie. Each item was different, but together they told the story of her long and varied life.” (当奶奶搬到更小的房子时,她发现一个贴着“杂项”标签的大抽屉。里面有 20 世纪 50 年代的照片,一块她婚纱上的蕾丝,还有一份苹果派的食谱。每件物品都不同,但它们共同讲述了她漫长而丰富的人生故事。)