| 释义 |
at·o·my
I. \ˈad.əmē, ˈatə-, -mi\ noun
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Etymology: irregular from Latin atomi, plural (taken as singular) of atomus atom — more at atom
1. : a tiny particle : mote, atom
< specks of dust, swirling atomies >
2. : a tiny and often contemptible creature or object
< the army was still so far distant that it seemed a mere swarm of atomies >
II. noun
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Etymology: for anatomy (an- being taken as the indefinite article)
1. : a body used in anatomy; often : skeleton
2. : an extremely gaunt emaciated body : a living skeleton
< hunger made them waste away to atomies > |