dialect

noun

UK/ˈdaɪ.ə.lekt/
US/ˈdaɪ.ə.lekt/

Definitions of dialect noun

  1. C2Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)language(语言)

    A particular form of a language which is specific to a region, containing variations in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

    方言;地方话

    • They spoke in the local dialect.

      他们用当地方言交谈。

    • The dialect in this region differs significantly from the standard language.

      这个地区的方言与标准语有显著差异。

    • Learning the local dialect can help you better integrate into the community.

      学习当地方言可以帮助你更好地融入社区。