Which of the following words is NOT formed through clipping?（ ）

Which of the following words is NOT formed through clipping?（ ）
A、Dorm
B、​​Motel​
C、Gent
D、Zoo
【正确答案】：B
【题目解析】：dorm是由dormitory截去尾部得来的。gent是由gentlemen截去尾部得来的。zoo是由zoological garden截去尾部得来的。而motel是由motor加hotel拼缀而来的，所以本题选B。