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[C/U] all the words that a person knows (一个人的)词汇,词汇量 a wide vocabulary (=knowledge of a large number of words) 大的词汇量 : He has a wide vocabulary and loves crosswords. 他的词汇量很大,并且爱玩纵横填字游戏。
a limited vocabulary : Her grammar isn't bad, but she has a limited vocabulary. 她的语法不错,但词汇量有限。
expand your vocabulary (=learn new words) 扩大词汇量 : An average child will quickly expand his or her vocabulary. 一般的孩子将会很快扩大他/她的词汇量。
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[C/U] all the words in a particular language (某种语言的)全部词汇 Technical developments give us a lot of new vocabulary. 技术的发展带给了我们大量新的词汇。
enter the vocabulary : The word ‘think tank' had entered the vocabulary by the 1960s. 到20世纪60年代,“智囊团”这个词已进入到词汇中。
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the words used for talking about a particular subject (某个学科的)专业词汇,术语 technical/specialized vocabulary : Try to avoid using too much technical vocabulary. 尽量避免使用太多的技术词汇。
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all the words used or produced by a computer program, game, or talking toy (计算机程序、游戏或有声玩具使用或产生的)词汇 The program has a vocabulary of 2,500 words. 这个程序有2,500个词汇。
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