language
US /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
UK /ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪdʒ/
1.
語言
the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way
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English is a widely spoken language.
英語是一種廣泛使用的語言。
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She is fluent in several languages.
她精通多種語言。
2.
語言
the system of communication used by a particular community or country
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The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.
巴西的官方語言是葡萄牙語。
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They are trying to preserve their native language.
他們正在努力保護他們的母語。
3.
語言, 文風
the style of a piece of writing or speech
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The legal document was written in very formal language.
這份法律文件是用非常正式的語言寫的。
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His rude language offended many people.
他粗魯的言語冒犯了許多人。