“Essay”的定义以及来源
问题描述：
“Essay”的定义以及来源
Essay这个词的来源,以及准确定义.最好是英语的,能说明出处.为感~
答
Origin:1475–85; Noun:
1.a short literary composition on a particular theme or subject,usually in prose and generally analytic,speculative,or interpretative.
2.anything resembling such a composition:a picture essay.
3.an effort to perform or accomplish something; attempt.
Verb (vt)
verb (used with object)
1.to try; attempt.
2.to put to the test; make trial of.