Definition of lexis in English:

lexis

noun ˈlɛksɪsˈlɛksəs

mass noun

1The total stock of words in a language.
（某一语言的全部）词汇
Example sentencesExamples
- According to Mr. Schaik, the influence of the Dutch was there in the Indian and Sri Lankan languages which had absorbed a few Dutch words in their lexis.
- Because the word ‘globalization’ wasn't part of the general lexis back then, the snoring bankers weren't troubled by dark daydreams filled with hungry competitors from a flattening world preparing to eat their splendid lunch.
1. 1.1 The level of language consisting of vocabulary, as opposed to grammar or syntax.
  （与语法和句法相对的）词汇层
  the distinction between grammar and lexis
  Example sentencesExamples
  Each major area is enclosed by a large number of isoglosses representing differences in lexis, grammar, and phonology.
  This grammar is the first pedagogic grammar to integrate syntax and lexis using corpus data.
  Synonyms
  lexicon, word stock

Origin

1950s (denoting the wording in a piece of writing): from Greek, literally 'word' (see lexicon).

Definition of lexis in US English:

lexis

nounˈleksəsˈlɛksəs

1The total stock of words in a language.
（某一语言的全部）词汇
a notable loss of English lexis
英语词汇的明显丧失。
Example sentencesExamples
- Because the word ‘globalization’ wasn't part of the general lexis back then, the snoring bankers weren't troubled by dark daydreams filled with hungry competitors from a flattening world preparing to eat their splendid lunch.
- According to Mr. Schaik, the influence of the Dutch was there in the Indian and Sri Lankan languages which had absorbed a few Dutch words in their lexis.
1. 1.1 The level of language consisting of vocabulary, as opposed to grammar or syntax.
  （与语法和句法相对的）词汇层
  Example sentencesExamples
  This grammar is the first pedagogic grammar to integrate syntax and lexis using corpus data.
  Each major area is enclosed by a large number of isoglosses representing differences in lexis, grammar, and phonology.
  Synonyms
  lexicon, word stock

Origin

1950s (denoting the wording in a piece of writing): from Greek, literally ‘word’ (see lexicon).

单词	lexis
释义	Definition of lexis in English: lexis noun ˈlɛksɪsˈlɛksəs mass noun 1The total stock of words in a language. （某一语言的全部）词汇 Example sentencesExamples According to Mr. Schaik, the influence of the Dutch was there in the Indian and Sri Lankan languages which had absorbed a few Dutch words in their lexis. Because the word ‘globalization’ wasn't part of the general lexis back then, the snoring bankers weren't troubled by dark daydreams filled with hungry competitors from a flattening world preparing to eat their splendid lunch. 1.1 The level of language consisting of vocabulary, as opposed to grammar or syntax. （与语法和句法相对的）词汇层 the distinction between grammar and lexis Example sentencesExamples Each major area is enclosed by a large number of isoglosses representing differences in lexis, grammar, and phonology. This grammar is the first pedagogic grammar to integrate syntax and lexis using corpus data. Synonyms lexicon, word stock Origin 1950s (denoting the wording in a piece of writing): from Greek, literally 'word' (see lexicon). Definition of lexis in US English: lexis nounˈleksəsˈlɛksəs 1The total stock of words in a language. （某一语言的全部）词汇 a notable loss of English lexis 英语词汇的明显丧失。 Example sentencesExamples Because the word ‘globalization’ wasn't part of the general lexis back then, the snoring bankers weren't troubled by dark daydreams filled with hungry competitors from a flattening world preparing to eat their splendid lunch. According to Mr. Schaik, the influence of the Dutch was there in the Indian and Sri Lankan languages which had absorbed a few Dutch words in their lexis. 1.1 The level of language consisting of vocabulary, as opposed to grammar or syntax. （与语法和句法相对的）词汇层 Example sentencesExamples This grammar is the first pedagogic grammar to integrate syntax and lexis using corpus data. Each major area is enclosed by a large number of isoglosses representing differences in lexis, grammar, and phonology. Synonyms lexicon, word stock Origin 1950s (denoting the wording in a piece of writing): from Greek, literally ‘word’ (see lexicon).
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