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lan·guage AHD[lăngʹgwĭj] D.J.[ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ]K.K.[ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ]n.(名词)abbr. lang.【缩写】- The use by human beings of voice sounds, and often written symbols representing these sounds, in organized combinations and patterns in order to express and communicate thoughts and feelings.语言,语言文字:人类声音的使用,并且经常是代表这些声音的文字符号,并以有条理的组合和形式出现,目的是为了表达和交流思想和感情
- A system of words formed from such combinations and patterns, used by the people of a particular country or by a group of people with a shared history or set of traditions.国家语言,民族语言,部落语言:这样的组合和形式形成的一系列词语,被一个特定国家的人或有共同历史或一套传统的一群人所使用
- A nonverbal method of communicating ideas, as by a system of signs, symbols, gestures, or rules:表意语:交流思想的一种非口头的方法,例如用一系列信号、符号、手势或规则:the language of algebra.代数语言
- Computer Science A system of symbols and rules used for communication with or between computers.【计算机科学】 机器语言,语言:一系列语言和规则,用于和计算机或计算机之间的交流
- Body language; kinesics.体态语;人体动作语言
- The special vocabulary and usages of a scientific, professional, or other group:术语,行话:科学的、职业的或其他群体的特殊词汇和用法:"his total mastery of screen language—camera placement, editing—and his handling of actors"(Jack Kroll)“他对屏幕语言的熟练掌握——摄像机的设置,编辑——和他对演员的调度”(杰克·克罗尔)
- A characteristic style of speech or writing:语言风格,措辞:演讲或写作的有特色的风格:Shakespearean language.莎士比亚语言风格
- Abusive, violent, or profane utterance:粗话,下流话,亵渎语:骂人的、凶暴的或亵渎的言词:"language that would make your hair curl"(W.S. Gilbert)“毛骨悚然的粗话”( W.S.吉尔伯特)
- A particular manner of utterance:语风:说话的特殊态度:gentle language.温柔的语调
- The manner or means of communication between living creatures other than human beings:表意语:除了人类之外的活动物之间交流的态度或方式:the language of dolphins.海豚的叫声
- Verbal communication as a subject of study.口头语言,口语:作为学习的主题的口头交流
- The wording of a legal document or statute as distinct from the spirit.文件用语,法律用语:不同于精神的合法文件或法令的措辞
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French langage 源自 古法语 langage
- from langue [tongue, language] 源自 langue [语言,语言]
- from Latin lingua * see döghū- 源自 拉丁语 lingua * 参见 döghū-
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