semantics
US /səˈmæn.t̬ɪks/
UK /səˈmæn.t̬ɪks/
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语义学
the branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning.
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The study of semantics helps us understand how language conveys meaning.
语义学的研究帮助我们理解语言如何传达意义。
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He's very particular about the semantics of words.
他对词语的语义非常讲究。
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语义, 含义
the meaning of a word, phrase, or text.
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Let's not argue over the exact semantics of the contract.
我们不要为合同的精确语义争论。
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The subtle semantics of his statement changed everything.
他声明中微妙的语义改变了一切。