vocabulary
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++vo·cab·u·la·ry /vəˈkæbjələri, vəʊ- $ -leri, voʊ-/ ●●● S3 noun (plural vocabularies) 1 [countable, uncountable]SL all the words that someone knows or uses 〔一个人学会或使用的〕词汇量，语汇 Teachers were impressed by his vocabulary. 他的词汇量给老师们留下了深刻的印象。2 [countable]SLL all the words in a particular language 〔某种语言的〕词汇，词汇量 English has the largest vocabulary of any language. 英语在所有语言中词汇量最大。3 [countable, uncountable]SLLANGUAGE the words that are typically used when talking about a particular subject 专业词汇，术语 Most technical jobs use a specialized vocabulary. 许多技术性工作使用专业词汇。vocabulary of the vocabulary of politics 政治词汇4 [countable, uncountable] the range of possible features, effects, actions etc, especially in a type of music or art 〔某种艺术形式所有可能的〕表达手段vocabulary of Charlie Parker expanded the vocabulary of jazz. 查理·帕克拓展了爵士乐的表达形式。5. (the word) failure/guilt/compromise etc is not in somebody’s vocabulary DON'T THINK SO/DOUBT ITused to say that someone never thinks of accepting failure etc 某人的词汇中没有失败/内疚/妥协等词语〔指从不接受失败、内疚、妥协等〕6. [countable]SLLTCN old-fashioned a list of words with explanations of their meanings, especially in a book for learning a foreign language 〔尤指外语教科书中有释义的〕词汇表 COLLOCATIONS – Meanings 1 & 2adjectiveslarge/wide/extensive 大的/丰富的/广博的She has a very wide vocabulary. 她的词汇量很大。limited/small 有限的/小的He had just started learning English and his vocabulary was fairly limited. 他刚开始学英语，词汇量很有限。basic/essential vocabulary 基本的/必要的词汇The book teaches you the basic vocabulary that you need to know when you're on holiday. 本书教你掌握度假时需要的基本词汇。technical/specialized vocabulary 技术的/专业的词汇The instructions were full of technical vocabulary. 这份说明里尽是技术词汇。somebody's active vocabulary (=the words they can use) 某人的主动词汇〔能够使用的词汇〕Children of this age have an active vocabulary of about 1,000 words. 这个年龄的孩子掌握大约1,000个主动词汇。somebody's passive vocabulary (=the words they can understand but do not use) 某人的被动词汇〔能够理解但不使用的词汇〕nYour passive vocabulary is much larger than your active vocabulary.verbshave a vocabulary 拥有词汇量By eighteen months of age, the girl had a vocabulary of around 300 words. 这个女孩18个月大的时候，已经掌握了300个左右的词汇。expand/improve your vocabulary (also enrich your vocabulary formal) 扩大词汇量Reading helps to expand your vocabulary. 阅读有助于扩大词汇量。learn vocabulary 学习词汇What's the best way of learning new vocabulary? 学习新的词汇什么方法最好？vocabulary + NOUNa vocabulary test/exercise 词汇量测试/练习The teacher gave us a vocabulary test. 老师给我们做了一次词汇量测试。a vocabulary item formal (=a word, especially in a coursebook or a language class) 〔尤指教科书或语言课上的〕词汇The difficult vocabulary items are explained at the bottom of the page. 难词都在页面底端做了解释。
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vocabulary• These stories are written for students with a vocabulary of about 2000 words.• a vocabulary test• The booksellers' and auctioneers' vocabulary concerning condition is a very extensive one and varies greatly from cataloguer to cataloguer.• Physical fear was somewhere in his emotional vocabulary but over the years he had mislaid its meaning.• Naomi has been using flash cards to increase her vocabulary.• Just teach me vocabulary and pronunciation.• There is no alternative to sitting down and slogging through long lists of vocabulary.• How big is the average 4-year-old's vocabulary?• Words such as privilege and poverty will either change their meaning or disappear from the vocabulary.• Reading is a good way to increase your vocabulary.vocabulary of• Mingus' sense of sound and feeling for rhythm expanded the vocabulary of jazz.Origin vocabulary (1500-1600) French vocabulaire, from Medieval Latin vocabularium, from Latin vocabulum “word, name”, from vocare; → VOCATIONvo·cab·u·la·ry noun →COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
someone that uses words or all knows Corpus the
vocabulary
vo‧cab‧u‧la‧ry /vəˈkæbjələri, vəˈkæbjʊləri, vəʊ- $ -leri, voʊ-/
noun (plural vocabularies)
Teachers were impressed by his vocabulary.
2. [countable] all the words in a particular language:
English has the largest vocabulary of any language.
3. [uncountable and countable] the words that are typically used when talking about a particular subject:
Most technical jobs use a specialized vocabulary.
vocabulary of
the vocabulary of politics
4. [uncountable and countable] the range of possible features, effects, actions etc, especially in a type of music or art
vocabulary of
Charlie Parker expanded the vocabulary of jazz.
5. (the word) failure/guilt/compromise etc is not in sb’s vocabulary used to say that someone never thinks of accepting failure etc
6. [countable] old-fashioned a list of words with explanations of their meanings, especially in a book for learning a foreign language
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▪large/wide/extensive She has a very wide vocabulary.
▪limited/small He had just started learning English and his vocabulary was fairly limited.
▪basic/essential vocabulary The book teaches you the basic vocabulary that you need to know when you're on holiday.
▪technical/specialized vocabulary The instructions were full of technical vocabulary.
▪somebody's active vocabulary (=the words they can use) Children of this age have an active vocabulary of about 1,000 words.
▪somebody's passive vocabulary (=the words they can understand but do not use) Your passive vocabulary is much larger than your active vocabulary.
■ verbs
▪have a vocabulary By eighteen months of age, the girl had a vocabulary of around 300 words.
▪expand/improve your vocabulary (also enrich your vocabulary formal) Reading helps to expand your vocabulary.
▪learn vocabulary What's the best way of learning new vocabulary?
■ vocabulary + NOUN
▪a vocabulary test/exercise The teacher gave us a vocabulary test.
▪a vocabulary item formal (=a word, especially in a coursebook or a language class) The difficult vocabulary items are explained at the bottom of the page.
vo‧cab‧u‧la‧ry /vəˈkæbjələri, vəˈkæbjʊləri, vəʊ- $ -leri, voʊ-/
noun (plural vocabularies) Date: 1500-1600
Language: French
Origin: vocabulaire, from Medieval Latin vocabularium, from Latin vocabulum 'word, name', from vocare; ⇨ vocation
1. [uncountable and countable] all the words that someone knows or uses:Language: French
Origin: vocabulaire, from Medieval Latin vocabularium, from Latin vocabulum 'word, name', from vocare; ⇨ vocation
2. [countable] all the words in a particular language:
3. [uncountable and countable] the words that are typically used when talking about a particular subject:
vocabulary of
4. [uncountable and countable] the range of possible features, effects, actions etc, especially in a type of music or art
vocabulary of
5. (the word) failure/guilt/compromise etc is not in sb’s vocabulary used to say that someone never thinks of accepting failure etc
6. [countable] old-fashioned a list of words with explanations of their meanings, especially in a book for learning a foreign language
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language a particular style of speaking or writing 指某种类型的言语或语言 ：◆ Give your instructions in everyday language. 用通俗的语言发布指令。 ◆ the language of the legal profession 法律专业用语 vocabulary all the words that a person knows or uses, or all the words in a particular language; the words that people use when they are talking about a particular subject 指一个人掌握或使用的词汇、某种语言的词汇、某一学科的词汇 ：◆ to have a wide/limited vocabulary 词汇丰富／有限 ◆ The word has become part of advertising vocabulary. 这个词已经成了广告用语。 terms a way of expressing yourself or of saying sth 指表达方式、措辞、说法 ：◆ I'll try to explain in simple terms. 我会尽量讲得通俗易懂。 wording [ 指措辞、用词 ：◆ It was the standard form of wording for a consent letter. 这是同意书的标准用词。 terminology ( the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject; words used with particular meaningsrather
指某学科的术语、有特别含义的用语、专门用语 ：◆ medical terminology 医学术语 ◆ Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies. 科学家不断发展新的专门用语。 NOTE Literary/poetic terminology is used for talking about literature or poetry.Literary/poetic language is used for writing in a literary or poetic style.* literary/poetic terminology 用于谈论文学或诗歌，literary/poetic language 用于文学或诗歌创作。
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formal/informal/everyday language/vocabulary/termsbusiness/scientific/technical/specialized language/vocabulary/terminologyA word enters the language/the vocabulary.
language a particular style of speaking or writing 指某种类型的言语或语言 ：◆ Give your instructions in everyday language. 用通俗的语言发布指令。 ◆ the language of the legal profession 法律专业用语 vocabulary all the words that a person knows or uses, or all the words in a particular language; the words that people use when they are talking about a particular subject 指一个人掌握或使用的词汇、某种语言的词汇、某一学科的词汇 ：◆ to have a wide/limited vocabulary 词汇丰富／有限 ◆ The word has become part of advertising vocabulary. 这个词已经成了广告用语。 terms a way of expressing yourself or of saying sth 指表达方式、措辞、说法 ：◆ I'll try to explain in simple terms. 我会尽量讲得通俗易懂。 wording [ 指措辞、用词 ：◆ It was the standard form of wording for a consent letter. 这是同意书的标准用词。 terminology ( the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject; words used with particular meaningsrather
指某学科的术语、有特别含义的用语、专门用语 ：◆ medical terminology 医学术语 ◆ Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies. 科学家不断发展新的专门用语。 NOTE Literary/poetic terminology is used for talking about literature or poetry.Literary/poetic language is used for writing in a literary or poetic style.* literary/poetic terminology 用于谈论文学或诗歌，literary/poetic language 用于文学或诗歌创作。
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formal/informal/everyday language/vocabulary/termsbusiness/scientific/technical/specialized language/vocabulary/terminologyA word enters the language/the vocabulary.
language a particular style of speaking or writing 指某种类型的言语或语言 ：◆ Give your instructions in everyday language. 用通俗的语言发布指令。 ◆ the language of the legal profession 法律专业用语 vocabulary all the words that a person knows or uses, or all the words in a particular language; the words that people use when they are talking about a particular subject 指一个人掌握或使用的词汇、某种语言的词汇、某一学科的词汇 ：◆ to have a wide/limited vocabulary 词汇丰富／有限 ◆ The word has become part of advertising vocabulary. 这个词已经成了广告用语。 terms a way of expressing yourself or of saying sth 指表达方式、措辞、说法 ：◆ I'll try to explain in simple terms. 我会尽量讲得通俗易懂。 wording [ 指措辞、用词 ：◆ It was the standard form of wording for a consent letter. 这是同意书的标准用词。 terminology ( the set of technical words or expressions used in a particular subject; words used with particular meaningsrather
指某学科的术语、有特别含义的用语、专门用语 ：◆ medical terminology 医学术语 ◆ Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies. 科学家不断发展新的专门用语。 NOTE Literary/poetic terminology is used for talking about literature or poetry.Literary/poetic language is used for writing in a literary or poetic style.* literary/poetic terminology 用于谈论文学或诗歌，literary/poetic language 用于文学或诗歌创作。
Patterns
formal/informal/everyday language/vocabulary/termsbusiness/scientific/technical/specialized language/vocabulary/terminologyA word enters the language/the vocabulary.