Estuary English

noun

UK/ˈes.tjʊə.ri ˌɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
US/ˈes.tu.er.i ˌɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/

Definitions of Estuary English noun

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    A variety of English spoken in the southeast of England, blending elements of standard English and London accent.

    一種於英格蘭東南部地區使用的英語,為標準英語與倫敦英語的混合。

    • Many people working in the London financial district speak Estuary English.

      許多在倫敦金融區工作的人說河口英語。

    • Linguists are interested in the unique pronunciation patterns of Estuary English.

      語言學家對河口英語獨特的發音模式很感興趣。

    • The influence of Estuary English has been growing across the UK over time.

      隨著時間的推移,河口英語的影響力在英國不斷擴大。