lite
中文来自 ECDICT
- adj.
- 低盐的；清淡的；简化的
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演变路径（由近及远）
- 英语
- 继承自 ←中古英语 lyghte
- 继承自 ←古英语 lēoht
- 继承自 ←原始西日耳曼语 *lį̄ht
- 继承自 ←原始日耳曼语 *linhtaz
- 源自 ←原始印欧语 *h₁lengʷʰ-
词源说明
Variation of light (in the sense of lacking weight, substance, etc.)
释义（英文）
形容词 Adjective
- (usually postpositive) Abridged or lesser; being a simpler or unpaid version of a product.
- Light in composition, notably low in fat, calories etc. Most commonly used commercially.
- Lightweight
- Informal spelling of light.
- (usually postpositive) Lacking substance or seriousness; watered down.
名词 Noun
- Archaic form of light (“window or aperture in a building”).
- (architecture) A window pane
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演变路径（由近及远）
词源说明
From Middle English liten, from Old Norse hlíta (“to rely on, trust, abide by”). Cognate with Icelandic hlíta (“to comply”), Swedish lita (“to trust, rely on, depend on, confide in”), Danish lide (“to trust”).