今天写英文论文，刚好用到that is to say（也就是说），突然想起平时阅读文献时的表达方式 i.e.，就想着查一下它的词源，一查之下，才知道i.e.是拉丁文的缩写，原词为 拉丁语 id est。 而且，无独有偶，像平时文献中遇到的 e.g.， etc.， viz.， et al. 等『注意是缩写，有.号』，也都是拉丁家族的成员，下面就简单梳理下上述的几个缩写词。 （1）i.e. 是 id est （“that is” , "in other words"。 进一步解释用，意为：也就是）的缩写。 目的是用来进一步解释前面所说的观点（ …

That is is used to introduce or follow a clarification, interpretation, or correction of something already said; i.e. is used to add explanatory information or to state something in different words. The difference is that i.e. doesn't follow a clarification; it is not used for corrections, too.

2024年11月6日 · I.e. stands for id est, or “that is,” and means “in other words”—use it to clarify the statement before it. E.g. stands for exempli gratia and means “for example”—use it to introduce examples and illustrate a statement. I.e. and e.g. are both Latin abbreviations. Here’s an easy way to remember the difference: e is for example ...

I.e. means “that is,” as in “She’s a Hoosier, i.e., she’s from Indiana.” E.g. means “for example,” as in “She roots for the local teams, e.g., the Pacers and the Colts.” I.e. stands for the Latin id est, or 'that is,' and is used to introduce a word or phrase that restates what has been said previously.

2023年8月28日 · The term “i.e.” means “that is.” It is used to introduce supporting information about or a definition of a point that has just been made. For example: My brother was always seen as the golden (i.e., favourite) child. I tried all four flavours of ice cream available on the menu (i.e., vanilla, pistachio, salted caramel, and double ...

2014年3月15日 · Although many people employ 'e.g.' and 'i.e.' quite naturally in speech as well as writing, prefer 'for example' and 'that is' in running text. (Since 'e.g.' and 'i.e.' are prone to overuse in text, this convention helps to limit their profusion.)

2024年10月14日 · Discover diverse words that start with E! Our guide helps English learners find positive, descriptive, inspirational, and cool words for every context.

2022年1月16日 · I.e. (“id est”) literally means “that is”, and those expressions are usually used interchangeably. The Latin abbreviation generally corresponding to “namely” is “viz.” (“videlicet”). Both terms are similar, but they are not exactly the same. Sentence 1. is correct and natural.

2021年12月7日 · I learned that, in American English, the comma after “i.e.” is mandatory. Is this also true when “i.e.” starts the subordinate clause “that […]”? IMO, stet. "I.e." is short for "id est," literally "that is." To my ear, "that is that..." sounds bad and I prefer your original.

E, or e, is the fifth letter and the second vowel letter of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is e (pronounced / ˈ iː / ⓘ ); plural es , Es , or E's .