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lan·guage AHD[lăngʹgwĭj] D.J.[ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ]K.K.[ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ]n.（名词）abbr. lang.【缩写】- The use by human beings of voice sounds, and often written symbols representing these sounds, in organized combinations and patterns in order to express and communicate thoughts and feelings.语言，语言文字：人类声音的使用，并且经常是代表这些声音的文字符号，并以有条理的组合和形式出现，目的是为了表达和交流思想和感情
- A system of words formed from such combinations and patterns, used by the people of a particular country or by a group of people with a shared history or set of traditions.国家语言，民族语言，部落语言：这样的组合和形式形成的一系列词语，被一个特定国家的人或有共同历史或一套传统的一群人所使用
- A nonverbal method of communicating ideas, as by a system of signs, symbols, gestures, or rules:表意语：交流思想的一种非口头的方法，例如用一系列信号、符号、手势或规则：the language of algebra.代数语言
- Computer Science A system of symbols and rules used for communication with or between computers.【计算机科学】 机器语言，语言：一系列语言和规则，用于和计算机或计算机之间的交流
- Body language; kinesics.体态语；人体动作语言
- The special vocabulary and usages of a scientific, professional, or other group:术语，行话：科学的、职业的或其他群体的特殊词汇和用法："his total mastery of screen language—camera placement, editing—and his handling of actors"(Jack Kroll)“他对屏幕语言的熟练掌握——摄像机的设置，编辑——和他对演员的调度”(杰克·克罗尔)
- A characteristic style of speech or writing:语言风格，措辞：演讲或写作的有特色的风格：Shakespearean language.莎士比亚语言风格
- Abusive, violent, or profane utterance:粗话，下流话，亵渎语：骂人的、凶暴的或亵渎的言词："language that would make your hair curl"(W.S. Gilbert)“毛骨悚然的粗话”( W.S.吉尔伯特)
- A particular manner of utterance:语风：说话的特殊态度：gentle language.温柔的语调
- The manner or means of communication between living creatures other than human beings:表意语：除了人类之外的活动物之间交流的态度或方式：the language of dolphins.海豚的叫声
- Verbal communication as a subject of study.口头语言，口语：作为学习的主题的口头交流
- The wording of a legal document or statute as distinct from the spirit.文件用语，法律用语：不同于精神的合法文件或法令的措辞
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French langage 源自 古法语 langage
- from langue [tongue, language] 源自 langue [语言，语言]
- from Latin lingua * see döghū- 源自 拉丁语 lingua * 参见 döghū-
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