language

language
noun
  1. [mass noun]the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way
    语言
    a study of the way children learn language.
    儿童语言学习方式的研究。
    [as modifier]language development.
    语言发展。
    ■any non-verbal method of expression or communication
    非言语表达（交际手段）
    body language.
    身体语言。
  2. the system of communication used by a particular community or country
    特定社团（或国家）使用的语言
    the book was translated into twenty-five languages.
    本书被翻译成25种语言。
    ■(Computing)a system of symbols and rules for writing programs or algorithms
    (计算机)（编写程序或运算规则的）计算机语言
  3. [mass noun]the manner or style of a piece of writing or speech
    语言风格
    he explained the procedure in simple, everyday language.
    他用简单的日常语言解释了这一程序。
    ■the phraseology and vocabulary of a certain profession, domain, or group of people
    （特定职业、领域或团体的）语言，特殊用语
    legal language.
    法律语言。
    ■(一般作 bad/foul/strong language)coarse, crude, or offensive language
    粗话，脏话
    strong language.
    咒骂。
常用词组
speak the same language
  1. understand one another as a result of shared opinions or values
    有共同语言
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French langage, based on Latin lingua 'tongue'
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