单词 | dialect |
释义 | Word Frequency dialect(ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt) noun a. a form of a language spoken in a particular geographical area or by members of a particularsocial class or occupational group, distinguished by its vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation b. a form of a language that is considered inferior the farmer spoke dialect and was despised by the landowners c. (as modifier) a dialect word Derived forms dialectal (ˌdiaˈlectal) adjective Word origin C16: from Latin dialectus, from Greek dialektos speech, dialect, discourse, from dialegesthai to converse, from legein to talk, speak |
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