慢速英语:Rethinking Grammar: Who Makes the Rules?
日期:2015-10-15
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prescriptive grammar – n. a set of rules for using language that are taught, or enforced, so that people will use the language in a particular way.
descriptive grammar – n. a set of rules about language based on how it is actually used. In a descriptive grammar there is no right or wrong language.
linguist – n. a person who studies languages scientifically
no rhyme or reason – idiom. no reason or evidence
arbitrary – adj. not planned or chosen for a particular reason : not based on reason or evidence
double negative – n. a clause that has two negative words (such as “nothing” and “don't”)