Word
videlicet
即;也就是;换言之
namely; to wit; that is to say
- 1.
Namely, to wit, that is to say (used when clarifying or naming the preceding item or topic)
即,也就是说(用于澄清或指明前文所述事物)。
即,也就是说(用于澄清或指明前文所述事物)。;就是说;换言之
In use
The company hired three new employees, videlicet, a designer, a developer, and a marketer.
He enjoys outdoor activities, videlicet, hiking and cycling.
The recipe requires a few staples, videlicet, flour, eggs, and milk.
videlicet, [clarification]
用于正式或法律文本,引出具体说明。
The defendant, videlicet John Smith, pleaded not guilty.
被告,即约翰·史密斯,表示不认罪。
videlicet [specific term]
常后接列举的具体项目,相当于“namely”。
The three primary colors, videlicet red, yellow, and blue, form the basis of all others.
三原色,即红、黄、蓝,构成了所有其他颜色的基础。
videlicet that [clause]
后接从句,表示进一步的解释。
The resolution was adopted unanimously, videlicet that all members agreed.
该决议获得一致通过,即所有成员都同意。
Common mistakes
He videlicets the problem.He explained the problem, videlicet the solution.
将 'videlicet' 误用作动词,实际上它是副词,表示“即、换言之”,后面常跟解释性内容,且前需加逗号。
I like fruit videlicet apples.I like fruit, videlicet apples.
缺少逗号,'videlicet' 作为插入语使用时,前后通常需要逗号隔开。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
正式用语,常用于书面语,引导对前文的解释或具体说明
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.