language
/ˈlæŋgwɪdʒ/noun
1
- mass noun the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way（作为人类交际手段的）语言：
a study of the way children learn language
儿童语言学习方式的研究
as modifier language development.语言发展。
1.1
- any non-verbal method of expression or communication非言语表达（交际手段）：
body language.
身体语言。
2
- the system of communication used by a particular community or country特定社会（或国家）使用的语言：
the book was translated into twenty-five languages.
本书被翻译成25种语言。
2.1
- Computing a system of symbols and rules for writing programs or algorithms【计算机】（编写程序或运算规则的）计算机语言。
3
- mass noun the manner or style of a piece of writing or speech语言风格：
he explained the procedure in simple, everyday language.
他用简单的日常语言解释了这一程序。
3.1
- the phraseology and vocabulary of a certain profession, domain, or group of people（特定职业、领域或团体的）语言, 特殊用语：
legal language.
法律语言。
3.2
- （一般作bad/foul/strong language）coarse, crude, or offensive language粗话, 脏话：
strong language.
咒骂。
短语
speak the same language
- understand one another as a result of shared opinions or values有共同语言（指见解或价值观相同）。
词源
Middle English: from Old French langage, based on Latin lingua 'tongue'.