英语词汇“language”的释义、区别辨析及用法例句-英语同义词词典

languagelanguage /ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ/ noun 1 the words and grammar that people use► language

a system of words and grammar that people living in a country use:

“What languages do they speak in Morocco?” “Arabic, Berber, and French.”

She speaks two languages very well.

► dialect

a type of a language that is spoken in one part of a country or by one group, and that includes words that are different from the words used by other people who speak the same language:

In the U.S., a Southern dialect is not very different from a Northern one, though a Southerner would say “spigot” rather than “faucet,” and “bucket” rather than “pail.”

► native tongue also mother tongue (formal)

the first language you learn as a child from your parents:

Her native tongue is French, but she is learning English.

► vocabulary

all the words that you know and use:

Her English vocabulary is good, but she needs to work on her grammar.

➔ Vocabulary also means "a list of words and meanings, especially ones that you learn when studying a foreign language": There is a list of useful vocabulary at the back of the book.

2 a type of words► language

a type of words:

You must not use that kind of language in class. Swearing is not allowed.

The science book is full of technical language.

► slang

very informal spoken words, especially words that are used by a particular group of people, for example young people:

“Sick” is slang for “good” or “cool.”

You should not use slang in essays - it’s too informal.

► jargon

technical words and phrases used by people who know a lot about a subject. Jargon can be difficult for ordinary people to understand:

The document was full of legal jargon, and I had to ask a lawyer to explain it to me.

► wording

the words someone uses when he or she is writing or talking about something:

I changed the wording from “let out of prison” to “freed from prison,” so it would sound more formal.

➔ see word

单词	language
例句	languagelanguage /ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ/ noun 1 the words and grammar that people use► language a system of words and grammar that people living in a country use: “What languages do they speak in Morocco?” “Arabic, Berber, and French.” She speaks two languages very well. ► dialect a type of a language that is spoken in one part of a country or by one group, and that includes words that are different from the words used by other people who speak the same language: In the U.S., a Southern dialect is not very different from a Northern one, though a Southerner would say “spigot” rather than “faucet,” and “bucket” rather than “pail.” ► native tongue also mother tongue (formal) the first language you learn as a child from your parents: Her native tongue is French, but she is learning English. ► vocabulary all the words that you know and use: Her English vocabulary is good, but she needs to work on her grammar. ➔ Vocabulary also means "a list of words and meanings, especially ones that you learn when studying a foreign language": There is a list of useful vocabulary at the back of the book. 2 a type of words► language a type of words: You must not use that kind of language in class. Swearing is not allowed. The science book is full of technical language. ► slang very informal spoken words, especially words that are used by a particular group of people, for example young people: “Sick” is slang for “good” or “cool.” You should not use slang in essays - it’s too informal. ► jargon technical words and phrases used by people who know a lot about a subject. Jargon can be difficult for ordinary people to understand: The document was full of legal jargon, and I had to ask a lawyer to explain it to me. ► wording the words someone uses when he or she is writing or talking about something: I changed the wording from “let out of prison” to “freed from prison,” so it would sound more formal. ➔ see word
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