词组 | hoard, horde |
释义 | hoard, horde These words are homophones, and Chambers 1985, Bryson 1984, Shaw 1987, and Copperud 1980 all warn against confusing them. But as your dictionary will show you, there is no reason to confuse them from the standpoint of meaning. This is a spelling problem. Our evidence suggests that hoard—maybe the spelling just seems more familiar—is used in place of horde; "hoards of local golfers," "hoards of warriors." One creative misspeller, in a journal designed for educational consumption, managed to combine the two words: "hoardes of seagulls." If you think you are apt to misspell either of these words, check your dictionary. |
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