lingo
名詞
UK/ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ/
US/ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/
定義 lingo 名詞
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
a language that is not native to a particular place or person
外國語言;外語
When in France, many tourists try to speak some of the local lingo.
在法國時,許多遊客會嘗試說一些當地的語言。
After studying Spanish for a few months, she can now understand some basic lingo.
在學習西班牙語幾個月後,她現在能理解一些基本的語言了。
Learning the local lingo is important for integration when living abroad.
學習當地的語言對於在國外生活時的融入很重要。
- Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)
specialized vocabulary or jargon used by a particular group or profession
行話;術語;隱語
Software engineers often use computer lingo in their daily conversations.
軟體工程師在日常對話中經常使用電腦術語。
I’m not familiar with legal lingo, so this contract is difficult to understand.
我不熟悉法律術語,所以這份合約很難理解。
Medical reports can be hard to understand for people not familiar with medical lingo.
對於不熟悉醫學術語的人來說,醫療報告可能很難理解。