language

['læŋgwidʒ]

n.语言, 语言文字, 表达方式

例句与用法:

His knowledge of the language is fair.

他对这种语言的了解相当不错。

The English language has an interesting history.

英语有着饶有趣味的发展历史。

A dictionary is an invaluable aid in learning a new language.

在学习一种新语言时,辞典是非常有用的工具。

BASIC is the language most programmers learn first.

BASIC是大多数程序编制者首先学习的语言。

What languages can you speak?

你会说什么语言?

Chinese is my native language.

汉语是我的母语。

详细释义:

n.

1. 语言; 语言文字[U]

Language is an instrument for communication.

语言是交际的工具。

2. (国家、民族等的)语言文字[C]

He can speak several languages.

他会讲好几种语言。

3. (使用文字以外的)表达方式; (动物的)表意方式[C][U]

The deaf and mute communicate by sign language.

聋哑人用手势交际。

4. 语言风格[U]

His prose is written in elegant language.

他的散文写得十分优雅。

5. 强烈的言词, 骂人的话[U]

You shouldn't use such strong language.

你不应该使用这样强硬的措词。


短语词组:

speak the same language

1. 有共同的信仰观点

Do you think they speak the same language?

你认为他们有共同语言吗?