英语词汇animator的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	animator
词源	animator n. 1630s, "one who or that which enlivens or inspires," from Latin animator, agent noun from animare (see animate (v.)). Cinematographic sense of "artist who makes drawings for cinematographic cartoons" is by 1919. Entries linking to animator animate v. 1530s, "to fill with boldness or courage," from Latin animatus past participle of animare "give breath to," also "to endow with a particular spirit, to give courage to, enliven," from anima "life, breath" (from PIE root *ane- "to breathe"). The sense of "give natural life to" in English is attested from 1742. The meaning "render in moving pictures" is by 1888 (animated pictures); in reference to cinematic cartoons by 1911. Related: Animated; animating. updated on September 22, 2022
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animator n.