lingo

名詞

UK/ˈlɪŋ.ɡəʊ/
US/ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

定義 lingo 名詞

  1. 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。

  2. 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。