Word · Frequency #18425
english
英语
an Indo-European West Germanic language that is the official language of Britain, the United States, and most Commonwealth countries
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The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen.
英格兰人民,如英国男人和女人
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An unusual or unexpected interpretation of a text or idea, a spin, a nuance.
对文本或想法的不同寻常或意外的解释,角度,细微差别。
- 3.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
一种属于西日耳曼语支的印欧语言;英国、美国及大多数英联邦国家的官方语言
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The non-Amish, people outside the Amish faith and community.
非阿米什人,阿米什信仰和社区之外的人
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the people of England
英格兰人民
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Facility with the English language, ability to employ English correctly and idiomatically.
英语能力,正确和地道使用英语的能力
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the discipline that studies the English language and literature
研究英语语言和文学的学科
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A particular instance of the English language, including:
英语的特定实例,包括:
英格兰人民,如英国男人和女人;对文本或想法的不同寻常或意外的解释,角度,细微差别。;一种属于西日耳曼语支的印欧语言;英国、美国及大多数英联邦国家的官方语言;非阿米什人,阿米什信仰和社区之外的人;英格兰人民
In use
She speaks English with her colleagues every day.
Learning English takes time and practice.
English is the main language of this website.
speak English
Many people around the world speak English.
世界上许多人讲英语。
learn English
I want to learn English to travel more easily.
我想学习英语,以便更方便地旅行。
English is used
English is used as a global language in business.
英语作为全球商业语言被使用。
Connections
Collocations
- English language
- 英语
- The English language is spoken by millions of people worldwide.英语是全球数百万人使用的语言.
- English literature
- 英语文学
- She is studying English literature at university.她在大学学习英语文学.
- English teacher
- 英语老师
- My English teacher is very supportive and helpful.我的英语老师非常支持和乐于助人.
- English grammar
- 英语语法
- Understanding English grammar is essential for writing well.理解英语语法对写作很重要.
- English conversation
- 英语对话
- Practicing English conversation can improve your speaking skills.练习英语对话可以提高你的口语能力.
- English-speaking
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆:English读作‘英格利希’,把‘英’记为‘英格兰’的‘英’,想象英格兰人讲的话就是English。
Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:语言学习、国际交流、职场沟通 该词表示“英语(语言)”时通常为中性语域,多用于日常交流、学习、国际沟通等场景。
Pronunciation & Spelling
与 English /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/ 押韵的词有 Singlish /ˈsɪŋɡlɪʃ/ 和 Hinglish /ˈhɪŋɡlɪʃ/。Spanglish /ˈspæŋɡlɪʃ/ 拼写相近但重读元音是 /æ/,不押韵;polish、foolish、selfish 以 -lish/-ish 结尾,但元音不同,也不押韵。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.