词汇 | aye-aye |
词源 | aye-aye. This sailor’s word for “yes” or “understood” dates back to at least the 16th century aboard ships and on land. Many writers believe it derives from the early English yie, yes, while others cite the Old French je or oje, meaning yes or that say I. (Also aye). |
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