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metalanguage

/ˌmɛtəˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ /ˌmɛtəlˈæŋɡwɪdʒ/

Meanings
noun

元语言, 后设语言

(critical theory) Any language or vocabulary of specialized terms used to describe or analyze a language or linguistic process.

Examples :

"In linguistics class, the professor used a specific metalanguage of terms like "phoneme" and "morpheme" to explain how sounds combine to form words. "
在语言学课上，教授使用了一套特定的元语言，比如“音位”和“语素”这些术语，来解释声音是如何组合成词语的。
language linguistics theory communication philosophy

Related Words

Illustration linguistic

linguistic adjective

/lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/

语言的，语言学的

"The professor's lectures on linguistic patterns of English helped us understand the complexities of grammar. "

这位教授关于英语语言模式的讲座帮助我们理解了语法的复杂性。

Illustration specialized

specialized verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

专门化，专业化。

"The chef specialized his menu, separating the vegetarian dishes from the meat dishes. "

厨师专门设计了他的菜单，把素菜和荤菜分开列出。

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computer noun

/kəmˈpjuːtə/ /kəmˈpjutɚ/

计算机，电脑。

"My uncle is a computer for our family; he's always calculating budgets and costs. "

我叔叔是我们家的活电脑，总是帮我们计算预算和开销。

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language noun

[ˈleɪŋɡwɪd͡ʒ]

语言，文字。

"Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL."

失聪和失语的人使用像美国手语这样的语言进行交流。

Illustration vocabulary

vocabulary noun

/vəʊˈkabjʊləɹɪ/ /voʊˈkæbjəlɛɹi/

词汇，词汇表

"The student used the new vocabulary list to learn the names of different flowers. "

这位学生用新的词汇表来学习不同花卉的名称。

Illustration professor

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

教授， 讲授。

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

史密斯教授，也就是历史系的系主任，做了一场关于罗马帝国的精彩讲座。

Illustration linguistics

linguistics noun

/liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

语言学

"My daughter is studying linguistics at university. "

我女儿正在大学里学习语言学。

Illustration programming

programming verb

/ˈpɹəʊɡɹəmɪŋ/ /ˈpɹoʊɡɹæmɪŋ/

编程, 编写程序

"He programmed the DVR to record his favorite show."

他编程设置了数字录像机来录他最喜欢的节目。

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specific noun

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/

特性，特点。

"The specific of her success was her dedication to studying. "

她成功的特性在于她对学习的专注。

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critical noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪkəl/

临界值，关键因素。

"The critical factor in getting a good grade on the history test was understanding the timelines. "

历史考试取得好成绩的关键因素是理解时间线。

Illustration describe

describe verb

/dəˈskɹaɪb/

描述，描写，叙述

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

这种感觉很难用语言描述，但并不令人不快。

Illustration morpheme

morpheme noun

/ˈmɔː(ɹ)fiːm/

语素，词素

"The word "unbreakable" has three morphemes: "un-", "break", and "-able", each contributing to its overall meaning. "

"Unbreakable"这个词有三个语素："un-"，"break"和"-able"，每一个都对它的整体意义有所贡献。