Party, Parity 就差一个i,但意思大异奇趣。
Party - part + y。
词根:part:部分,局部。后缀 -y - 类似“的”,比如windy, rainy。
Party可作动词,表示enjoy oneself at a party or other lively gathering, typically with drinking and music. 作名词则有两个意思:
- a social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment. 聚会,一般有吃喝玩乐的聚会。
- a formally constituted political group, typically operating on a national basis, that contests elections and attempts to form or take part in a government. 政党,党派。
Parity - par + ity。
词根:par: 标准。后缀 -ity - 名词化。
指相同的状态-the state or condition of being equal, especially regarding status or pay. 比如 parity of incomes between man and woman。 男女收入均等。