2015-09-16
11 分钟Heteronyms in English are two words with the same spelling, but different pronunciations and different meanings. Two common examples are the words CLOSE and LIVE. close (adj.) with an “s” sound = near, not far My house is close to the bus station. close (v.) with a “z” sound = shut, opposite of open Please close the door when you leave. live (v.) with the same “i” as in “sit” = reside I live in an apartment in the city center. live (adj.) with the same “i” as in “I” (me) = happening at that moment, in that place I was interviewed on live TV. There’s live music at the restaurant Today you'll learn some interesting heteronyms in the English language. Click here for the lesson text