 baby and grandfather
Dear teachers,
I have come to the expressions such as 'baby hill', 'baby carrot' and 'grandfather clock'. I guess 'baby' means 'small' and 'grandfather' means 'old' or 'big'.
I have four questions to ask: 1. What's the difference between 'small' and 'baby', 'grandfather' and 'big'? 2. Is there cutural background behind the use of 'baby' and 'grandfather'? 3. What is the size of 'baby', between
minute and small or between small and big? 4. I have a feeling if we use 'baby' and 'grandfather' we put emotion/affection into them. Am I right?
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you in advance.
Jiang |