spec-

含义:看、观察

Origin Report / 溯源

词根 'spec' 源自拉丁语 'spectare',意为 '看' 或 '观察'。它还与 'speculum'(镜子)相关,因为镜子是用于观察的工具。该词根在英语中广泛用于构成与视觉或观察相关的单词。

Jicigen Logic / 见其理

inspect

LOGIC: in-(向内)+ spec(看)

检查、视察

"The officer inspected the building for safety violations."

prospect

LOGIC: pro-(向前)+ spec(看)

前景、展望

"There is a bright prospect for the company's growth."

spectacle

LOGIC: spec(看)+ -acle(名词后缀)

景象、奇观

"The sunset was a breathtaking spectacle."

speculate

LOGIC: spec + -ulate(表示动作)

思考、推测或进行投资

"He speculated on the future of the stock market."