'Go', is the shortest complete sentence in the English language.
“Go”是英语中最短的完整句子。
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The onion is named after the Latin word 'unio' meaning large pearl.
单词“onion”(洋葱)来自于拉丁词“unio”,意思是大珍珠。
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The word Tips is actually an acronym standing for 'To Insure Prompt Service'.
单词“tips”(小费)实际上是“To Insure Prompt Service”(保障快捷的服务)的首字母缩写!
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The phrase 'rule of thumb' is derived from and old English law which stated that you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.
词组“rule of thumb”(经验法则),是从一条古老的英国法律中来的,即:不能用超过大拇指粗细的东西打老婆。
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The longest word in the English language is
pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconioses!
英语中最长的单词是 :
“pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconioses”
(硅酸盐沉着病)!
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