| 释义 |
The King's English
| See under King. | | correct or current language of good speakers; pure English.- Halliwell. |
See also: English, King the King's English
the King's EnglishThe standard form of English, as spoken by educated people in England. (When the ruling monach in the United Kingdom is a queen, it is called "the Queen's English.") We're friends now, so quit being so formal and speaking the King's English. As a professor, you really should speak the King's English.See also: Englishthe Queen's EnglishThe standard, "correct" form of English, as spoken by educated people in Britain. (When the ruling monarch in the United Kingdom is a king, it is called "the King's English.") We're friends now, so quit being so formal and speaking the Queen's English. As a professor, you really should speak the Queen's English.See also: English(The) Queen's English"Official" British English. He can't even speak The Queen's English! Despicable!See also: Englishthe ˌKing’s/ˌQueen’s ˈEnglish (old-fashioned or humorous) (in Britain) correct standard English: I can’t understand a word you’re saying. Can’t you speak the Queen’s English?See also: English |