Palpable
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[编辑] 解释
[编辑] GRE 红宝书
- adj. 可触知的, 明显的
- ［英］ adj. 可触知的, 明显的 ( tangible, perceptible, noticeable)
- ［类］ 反义词: subtle ( 微妙的)
- ［记］ palp ( 摸) +able -> 摸得到的 -> 明显的
- ［同］ 同根词: palpate ( 用手触摸) ; palpitate ( v.心跳)
[编辑] Webster Collegiate
adjective
- Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin palpabilis, from Latin palpare to stroke, caress — more at feel
- Date: 14th century
- 1. capable of being touched or felt ; tangible
- 2. easily perceptible ; noticeable <a palpable difference>
- 3. easily perceptible by the mind ; manifest
- Synonyms: see perceptible
- ? palpability noun
- ? palpably adverb
