language
gb/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/ us/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
A1
英语
~ 500
义项
0 个义项
名词
A1
entity
1
system of human communication
Words and rules used by people to talk or write to each other.
用法模式：
[someone] speaks [a language]
常见错误：
Learners sometimes confuse 'language' with 'dialect'; a dialect is a regional variety of a language, not a separate language.
近义词
tongue (More formal or literary term for a language, often used in cultural contexts.)
反义词
silence (The absence of spoken communication.)
搭配
foreign language
|native language
|language skills
|language barrier
|sign language
主题
communication
|culture
|education
|core_vocabulary
例句
- English is the most widely studied language in the world.
- She speaks three languages fluently.
- Sign language is essential for many deaf people.
- The language of the contract is very technical.
- Learning a new language can open up opportunities.
学习者例句
- I am learning the English language.
- Spanish is my first language.
- Many people speak the Chinese language.
- French is a beautiful language.
名词
B1
entity
2
style of speaking or writing
The way someone speaks or writes, including the words they choose.
用法模式：
[someone] uses [a type of] language
常见错误：
Learners sometimes think 'language' here means a different national language, but it refers to style or choice of words.
近义词
wording (Focuses more on the specific choice of words rather than overall style.)
反义词
silence (No spoken or written expression at all.)
搭配
formal language
|offensive language
|figurative language
|polite language
主题
communication
|literature
|core_vocabulary
例句
- The teacher encouraged the use of polite language in class.
- His speech was full of figurative language.
- Legal documents often contain formal language.
- The movie contains strong language and may not be suitable for children.
学习者例句
- He uses polite language with his boss.
- The book has very simple language.
- The sign has rude language on it.
名词
B2
entity
3
specialized communication system
A way of communicating using signs, symbols, or special words for a certain group or subject.
常见错误：
Learners may confuse this with national languages, but it refers to symbolic systems beyond spoken languages.
近义词
code (Emphasizes symbolic representation, especially in computing or secret communication.)
搭配
computer language
|body language
|programming language
主题
technology
|science
|communication
|education
例句
- Python is a popular programming language.
- Mathematics can be considered a universal language.
- Body language often reveals more than words.
学习者例句
- We learn the Java programming language at school.
- Body language can show you are happy.
- Math is like a world language.
语法
词典原形
language
IPA
GB/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
US/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
音节与重音
lan - guage （2 个音节）
Stress on 1st syllable (lan)
词形变化
Noun
- Base: language
- Plural: language, languages
词族
Forms
languages
noun
Core family
linguistic
adjective B2
linguist
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
nonlinguistic
adjective
Advanced or less common
linguistically
adverb
bilingualism
noun
相关表达
bad language
1/bˈæd lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
offensive words in speech/writing
Rude or impolite words in talking or writing.
例句
- The teacher warned him about using bad language.
- That movie has a lot of bad language.
foreign language
1/fˈɔɹən lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
non-native language
A language that is not from your country or culture.
例句
- Learning a foreign language can be challenging.
- French is a foreign language for me.
native language
1/nˈeɪtɪv lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
first learned language
The first language you learn as a child.
例句
- Her native language is Spanish.
- English is not his native language.
sign language
1/sˈaɪn lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
visual manual communication system
A way of talking using hand movements and expressions instead of sounds.
例句
- She is fluent in American Sign Language.
- Sign language helps many deaf people communicate.
language barrier
1/lˈæŋɡwɪd͡ʒ bˈɛɹiɚ/
fixed phrase
difficulty communicating due to different languages
A problem in talking because people speak different languages.
例句
- Travelers may face a language barrier when visiting new countries.
- The language barrier made it hard to order food in the small village.
- The project was delayed because of the language barrier between teams.
- Overcoming the language barrier was their first challenge at work.