英語學習筆記

"Andy" is short for "Andrew," which is derived from the Greek work "Andreas," meaning "man." Although "Andy" is only the 217th most popular name in the US(Wikipedia), several well known people share this name, including actor Andy Garcia(Smokin' Aces and Ocean's Twelve), tennis player Andy Roddick, and Hong Kong celebrity Andy Lau.

"Jennifer" is popular. In fact, it was the most common name given to baby girls in the US between 1970 and 1984(Wikipedia). But did you know it is actually Cornish for "while phantom?" Variations include "Jen," "Jenny," and "Gwen." Popular personalities include actress Jennifer Aniston(best know for being Brad Pitt's ex-wife) and singer Jennifer Lopez.

derive vt.得自,引出 vi.出自(from)
derive, derived, derived
Greek n.希臘人 adj.希臘人的
several adj.不同的,各別的 pron.幾個
celebrity n.名人,聞人
twelve n.十二
phantom n.幻影,幽靈 adj.似鬼的
phantom==ghost
Cornish n.康瓦耳語 adj.[英]康瓦耳地方的
Cornish 在英國
variation n.變化,變更