1560s, back-formation from Middle English part-taking (late 14c.), or part-taker (c. 1400), both translations of Latin particeps "participant" (n.), also "sharing, partaking" (see participation). Related: Partook; partaking.
雙語例句
1. Would you care to partake of some refreshment?
你想吃些東西嗎？
來自《權威詞典》
2. Will you partake of our simple meal?
你和我們一道吃點便飯好 嗎 ?
來自《現代英漢綜合大詞典》
3. Miracles are not generally regarded as magical. Nevertheless, they do partake of the same nature.
奇跡一般不會被認為是魔法使然，不過二者在本質上有點相似。
來自柯林斯例句
4. They were happy to partake of our feast, but not to share our company.
他們喜歡享用我們準備的豐盛大餐，但是不喜歡和我們呆在一起。
來自柯林斯例句
5. We do not only meet to share each other's burdens, but also to partake in each other's joys.