单词 | et cetera |
释义 | et cetera/ɛt ˈsɛt(ə)rə /(also etcetera) adverb 1Used at the end of a list to indicate that further, similar items are included: we’re trying to resolve problems of obtaining equipment, drugs, et cetera...
Synonyms and so on, and so forth, and so on and so forth, and the rest, and/or the like, and/or suchlike, and/or more of the same, and/or similar things, et cetera et cetera, and others, among others, et al., etc. informal and what have you, and whatnot 1.1Indicating that a list is too tedious or clichéd to give in full: we’ve all got to do our duty, pull our weight, et cetera, et cetera...
UsageA common mispronunciation of et cetera involves replacing the t in et with a k. This follows a process known as assimilation by which sounds become easier for the speaker to articulate. OriginLatin, from et 'and' and cetera 'the rest' (neuter plural of ceterus 'left over'). |
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