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昔と今で意味が異なる英単語について。
lexicon
意味 [the ～; 単数形で][言] （特定分野の） 全 (専門) 用語; （特定の人物· 集団の） 使用語彙.
English is a complex language that is rich in history. It’s a language that has evolved significantly over the centuries, and so much so that some Old English words have completely different meanings in Modern English (Modern English refers to language from the late 15th century to the present). Throughout its evolution, English has been influenced by many other languages. This has led to the diverse and dynamic lexicon we use today.
https://learningenglishwithoxford.com/2024/02/29/15-modern-english-words-with-different-meanings-in-the-past/
solid food
意味 (流動食に対し) 固形食
meat (n): Meat was used to describe any kind of solid food. Now, it specifically refers to the flesh of animals, e.g. steak, chicken etc.
https://learningenglishwithoxford.com/2024/02/29/15-modern-english-words-with-different-meanings-in-the-past/
へー！全然違うやん！食材の種類も豊富になったからかなぁ。
clout
意味 [U] （経済· 政治における） 勢力, 権威, 影響力 .
clout (n): This term once referred to cloth or clothing but has evolved to mean influence or power. For example, with millions of followers on her social media platforms, the pop star has significant clout among young audiences.
https://learningenglishwithoxford.com/2024/02/29/15-modern-english-words-with-different-meanings-in-the-past/
発音は「 /klaʊt/ 」
prosperity
意味 [U]繁栄; （経済面での） 成功
speed (n): Speed originally meant success or prosperity, but now it refers to the rate of movement.
https://learningenglishwithoxford.com/2024/02/29/15-modern-english-words-with-different-meanings-in-the-past/
bully
意味 [C]いじめっ子, 弱い者いじめをするやつ, がき大将
bully (n): A bully used to mean sweetheart for both men and women! Now, a bully is someone who threatens to hurt someone else.
https://learningenglishwithoxford.com/2024/02/29/15-modern-english-words-with-different-meanings-in-the-past/
どういう経緯でこんな意味に変化したんだろ…。
