c. 1300, "love," from Old French amour, from Latin amorem (nominative amor) "love, affection, strong friendly feeling" (it could be used of sons or brothers, but especially of sexual love), from amare "to love" (see Amy). The accent shifted 15c.-17c. to the first syllable as the word became nativized, then shifted back as the naughty or intriguing sense became primary and the word was felt to be a euphemism.
A common ME word for love, later accented ámour (cf. enamour). Now with suggestion of intrigue and treated as a F[rench] word. [Weekley]
实用例句
1. I'm sorry for your sake that I had no hopeless amour.
为了你的缘故,我感到遗憾的是,我不曾有过那种毫无希望的不正当男女关系.来自辞典例句
2. Have you heard about his latest amour?
你听说他最近偷情的事了 吗 ?来自辞典例句
3. La femme commence par aimer un homme et finit par aimer l'amour.
女人以爱一个男人开始,以爱爱情终止.来自互联网
4. Appreciate those who disdained you, because he awaked your amour - propre .
感激蔑视你的人, 因为他觉醒了你的 自尊.来自互联网
5. L'homme commence par aimer l'amour et finit par aimer la femme.
