单词 | language |
释义 | language n.   1. the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in an agreed way.   2. the language of a particular community or country etc. (speaks several languages).   3. a the faculty of speech. b a style or the faculty of expression; the use of words, etc. (his language was poetic; hasn't the language to express it). c (also bad language) coarse, crude, or abusive speech (didn't like his language).   4. a system of symbols and rules for writing computer programs or algorithms.   5. any method of expression (the language of mime; sign language).   6. a professional or specialized vocabulary.   7. literary style. Phrases and idioms language laboratory a room equipped with tape recorders etc. for learning a foreign language. language of flowers a set of symbolic meanings attached to different flowers. speak the same language have a similar outlook, manner of expression, etc. Etymology: ME f. OF langage ult. f. L lingua tongue |
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