language

1. N-COUNT A language is a system of communication which consists of a set of sounds and written symbols which are used by the people of a particular country or region for talking or writing. 语言

...the English language. …英语。

Students are expected to master a second language. 学生们应该掌握一门第二语言。

2. N-UNCOUNT Language is the use of a system of communication which consists of a set of sounds or written symbols. 语言的使用

Students examined how children acquire language. 学生们调查了儿童是怎样学习语言的。

3. N-UNCOUNT You can refer to the words used in connection with a particular subject as the language of that subject. 专门用语

...the language of business. …商业用语。

4. N-UNCOUNT You can refer to someone's use of rude words or swearing as bad language when you find it offensive. 粗话

Television companies tend to censor bad language in feature films. 电视公司往往把故事片中的粗话删掉。

5. N-UNCOUNT The language of a piece of writing or speech is the style in which it is written or spoken. 语言风格

...a booklet summarizing it in plain language. …用平实的语言对其进行概述的一本小册子。

The tone of his language was diplomatic and polite. 他说话的语调既圆滑又有礼貌。

6. N-VAR You can use language to refer to various means of communication involving recognizable symbols, nonverbal sounds, or actions. 交流语言

Some sign languages are very sophisticated means of communication. 一些手势语是非常复杂的交流方式。

...the digital language of computers. …计算机数码语言。