linguistics
US /lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks/
UK /lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪks/
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语言学
the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics.
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She is pursuing a degree in linguistics.
她正在攻读语言学学位。
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The professor specializes in historical linguistics.
这位教授专攻历史语言学。