| 释义 |
pro
I. \ˈprō\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin, preposition, for — more at for
1. : the arguments or evidence favoring a statement, proposition, or position
2. : the affirmative position or one holding it : the affirmative side — opposed to con
< weighing the pros and cons >
II. adjective
Etymology: pro-
: taking the affirmative side : favoring — opposed to con
< considered the pro and con arguments >
III. adverb
Etymology: pro-
: on the affirmative side : in favor : favorably — opposed to con
< much has been written on the subject pro and con >
IV. preposition
Etymology: Latin
: in favor of : on the supporting or affirmative side of : for — opposed to con
< advanced arguments pro and con the proposal >
V. noun
(-s)
Etymology: by shortening
: professional
< a golf pro >
VI. adjective
Etymology: by shortening
: professional
< a pro athlete >
VII. noun
(-s)
Etymology: by shortening
: prophylactic
VIII. abbreviation
1. progressive
2. pronoun
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