language
/ˈlæŋɡwədʒ/KK
læŋ·ɡwədʒ
變化形
languages
1.
語言
人們用來表達想法、感受與資訊的一套有規則的語音、文字或符號系統。
用法：說特定語言時，通常用可數名詞：English is a language. 表示「說某種語言」可說 speak English，通常不說 speak the English language，除非要特別強調。
My sister is learning a new language because she wants to visit another country next summer.
我姊姊正在學一種新的語言，因為她明年夏天想去另一個國家。
Students at our school can choose a second foreign language in high school.
我們學校的學生可以在高中選擇第二外語。
2.
用語；措辭；表達方式
某個人、群體、領域或文本所使用的字詞、語氣與表達方式。
用法：此義常作不可數名詞，常見搭配為 use language、formal language、technical language。若指具體的罵人話或不雅字詞，可用 bad language。
Please use polite language when you write to your teacher.
寫信給老師時，請使用有禮貌的語言。
The book uses simple language, so my family can understand it easily.
這本書使用簡單的語言，所以我的家人可以很容易看懂。
3.
語言能力；言語表達能力
人類理解及使用語音、文字或手語來溝通的能力。
用法：此義通常不可數。常見搭配包括 language development、language skills、language acquisition。
Reading picture books with young children can help them learn language.
和年幼的孩子一起讀圖畫書，可以幫助他們學習語言。
Sign language is a way for people to talk with their hands.
手語是一種讓人們用手說話的方式。
常見錯誤
There are many languages in Taiwan, such as Mandarin and Taiwanese language.
There are many languages in Taiwan, such as Mandarin and Taiwanese.
I can speak English language.
I can speak English.
He gave me many advices about language learning.
He gave me a lot of advice about language learning.
English is my mother language.
English is my native language.
相關字詞
學習提示
・language 可指「一種特定語言」，例如 English、Japanese；也可泛指「語言」這種溝通系統。
・不要把 language 和 word 混用。language 是整套語言系統；word 是單一詞語。
・談到不禮貌或髒話時，常說 bad language；談到適當、尊重的措辭時，可說 polite 或 respectful language。