King's English

短语

na. 标准英语 [网络] 国王英语;国王的英语;英王英语

发音

US /kɪŋz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/
UK /kɪŋz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/

别名

king's English

释义与例句

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  1. 1.

    Often preceded by the: spoken or written English regarded as used and safeguarded by the King of England; standard English characterized by correct grammar and what is thought of as proper usage of words and expressions, and (when spoken) formal British pronunciation.

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词源

From King + -’s + English, possibly modelled after king's coin. See the quotation from 1553.

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