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Ask Alisha: Your English Questions Answered #234 - How Word Stress Can Completely Change Meaning in English
2025/4/18
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Alisha: 我解释了地毯和地垫的区别。地毯通常指房间里已有的地板覆盖物，而地垫是可以移动的。我还解释了地垫通常用在浴室或厨房等需要防潮的地方。
此外，我还解释了"all time"和"all the time"的区别。"All time"通常用于形容历史上最好或最坏的人或事，例如"历史上最伟大的运动员"。而"all the time"则表示经常发生的事情，例如"我经常打电话给我的朋友"。
最后，我还解释了句子中不同单词的重音如何改变句子的含义。例如，在句子"I didn't say we should call him"中，强调不同的单词会产生不同的含义。强调"I"表示其他人说过应该打电话；强调"we"表示应该由其他人打电话；强调"call"表示可以采取其他行动；强调"him"表示可以打电话给其他人。总的来说，强调的词语通常暗示其反义或替代含义。
Deep Dive
This chapter explains the subtle differences between carpet, rug, and mat, focusing on their placement, mobility, and typical usage in interior design. The explanation highlights how these terms are often used interchangeably but have distinct meanings.
- A rug is a portable floor covering.
- Carpet is a fixed floor covering.
- A mat is typically used in bathrooms or kitchens for protection against moisture.
Shownotes Transcript
learn how word stress can change the meaning of words in English