cy

英 美 [saɪ]

Cyprus 塞浦路斯

复数：cys

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柯林斯词典

  1. SUFFIX (代替某些形容词词尾的 -te，-t,和 -tic，置于形容词后构成名词)表示“状态”，“性质”
    -cy replaces '-te', '-t', and '-tic' at the end of some adjectives to form nouns referring to the state or quality described by the adjective.
    1. ...the emotional intimacy of a family...
      一家人感情上的亲密
    2. They were sworn to secrecy.
      他们依照要求起誓保密。
  2. SUFFIX (用于名词后构成名词)表示“等级”，“职务”
    -cy is added to some nouns referring to people with a particular rank or post in order to form nouns that refer to this rank or post.
    1. He is likely to retain the England captaincy.
      他有望继续担任英格兰队队长。
    2. ...the university chaplaincy.
      大学特遣牧师职位
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