易混成对词 · B2
Stationary or stationery?
Stationary with an a means not moving. Stationery with an e means paper, envelopes and pens. The standard memory hook is that stationery contains an e, as in envelope. Everything else about the two words is identical, including the pronunciation.
用哪个词，为什么
- stationary
not moving (a for "at rest")
Standing still.
a stationary vehicle · remain stationary · stationary traffic
- stationery
writing materials (e for "envelope")
Paper, envelopes and other writing supplies.
office stationery · headed stationery · the stationery cupboard
现在用一用
本页 5 道题。除了你自己的账户，任何地方都不保存。
练习和讲解都是英语。这是有意的：要点在于用你正在学的语言思考。
第 1 题，共 5 题
The lorry hit a vehicle on the hard shoulder.
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