slang
复数形式
slangs
1
language or expressions distinctive to a particular social, professional, or cultural group
- Teenagers often develop their own slang.
- The film accurately portrayed the slang of sailors.
- Legal slang is sometimes difficult for outsiders to understand.
- He learned the slang of his new workplace quickly.
- Regional slang can differ widely within a country.
2
俚语, slang
words or expressions that are very informal and more common in spoken form, used especially by a particular group of people, such as criminals, children, etc.
Slang is a type of informal language that consists of words, phrases, or expressions that are often specific to a particular group, subculture, or community. Slang terms can change quickly and may not be understood by people outside of the group. It is commonly used in casual conversation and can convey a sense of identity, belonging, or cultural connection among speakers. Slang often reflects current trends, attitudes, and social issues, making it dynamic and adaptable. While it can add flavor and personality to language, slang is typically not used in formal writing or speech.
- Teenagers often use slang like 'lit' to describe something that is exciting or excellent, which may not be easily understood by older generations.
青少年经常使用像'lit'这样的俚语来描述令人兴奋或优秀的事物，这可能不容易被老一辈人理解。
- In the 1920s, 'the bee's knees' was popular slang for something outstanding or extraordinary.
在1920年代，'the bee's knees'是表示出色或非凡事物的流行俚语。
- Internet slang such as 'LOL' (laugh out loud) and 'BRB' (be right back) has become widely recognized and used in online communication.
诸如'LOL'（大声笑）和'BRB'（马上回来）之类的网络俚语已在网络交流中得到广泛认可和使用。
- Skaters have their own slang, with terms like 'gnarly' to describe something impressive or 'shredding' to refer to skilled skateboarding.
滑板者有自己的俚语，用诸如'gnarly'来描述令人印象深刻的事物或用'shredding'来指代熟练的滑板运动。
- The slang term 'cop' is commonly used to refer to a police officer, originating from the verb 'to cop,' meaning to capture or arrest.
俚语术语'cop'通常用来指代警察，源自动词'to cop'，意思是捕捉或逮捕。