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单词 -s
释义 -s
I. \s after a vȯiceless consonant sound, z after a vȯiced consonant sound or a vowel sound\ noun plural suffix
Etymology: Middle English -es, -s, from Old English -as, nominative & accusative plural ending of some masculine nouns; akin to Old Saxon -os, nominative & accusative plural ending of some masculine nouns, and probably to Sanskrit (Vedic) -āsas, nominative plural ending of some masculine nouns
1.
 a. — used to form the plural of most nouns that do not end in s, z, sh, ch, or postconsonantal y
  < heads >
  < books >
  < boys >
  < beliefs >
  < parades >
  < states >
  — compare -es I 1
 b. — used to form the plural of proper nouns that end in postconsonantal y
  < Italys >
  < Marys >
 c. — used to form the plural of abbreviations, numbers, letters, and symbols used as nouns
  < MCs >
  < 4s >
  < \\#s >
  and often preceded by an apostrophe
  < B's >
  < p's >
  < &'s >
2. [Middle English -es, -s, plural ending of nouns, from -es, -s, gen. singular ending of nouns (functioning adverbially, as in nedes needs, alweys always), from Old English -es] — used to form plural nouns with adverbial function denoting usual or repeated action or state
 < always at home Sundays >
 < can reach him there mealtimes >
 < mornings he stops by the newsstand >
— compare -es I 2
II. noun suffix
— used to form nicknames expressing affection or familiarity
 < Moms >
 < Dads >
or designating a characteristic feature or activity of the person named
 < Fats >
 < Freckles >
 < Cuddles >
 < Smiles >
or an object characteristically associated with the person named
 < Boots >
 < Sparks >
III. verb suffix
Etymology: Middle English (Northern & North Midland dialect) -es, from Old English (Northumbrian dialect) -es, -as, probably from -es, -as, 2d person singular present indicative ending — more at -est
1. — used to form the third person singular present of most verbs that do not end in s, z, sh, ch, or postconsonantal y
 < falls >
 < takes >
 < plays >
— compare -es II 1
2. substandard — used to form the historical present first person singular
 < then I says to him >
— compare -es II 2
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