Sunday,2026.04.05
New words:
laptop [ˈlæpˌtɒp] n. 笔记本电脑
详细词源拆解:
由两个简单名词合成:lap + top
lap:n. (人坐着时的)大腿上部、膝部
top:n. 顶部、上面
组合逻辑:
→ 放在膝上(lap)使用的顶部设备(top)
→ 可以放在腿上用的微型电脑 → 笔记本电脑;便携式电脑
词汇家族:
laptop(笔记本电脑)→ desktop(台式电脑)→ tablet(平板电脑)
必记高频搭配
We can study online with a laptop.
A desktop is usually cheaper than a laptop.
In oversea, Tablet PC has already been applied in school.