Queen's English

短语

[网络] 标准英语；女王英语；女皇英语

发音

UK /kwiːnz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/
其它
US /kwinz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/

别名

queen's English

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Often preceded by the: spoken or written English regarded as used and safeguarded by the Queen 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.

    不可数

词汇关系

名词

上位词 3

pronunciation British English orthoepy

词源

From Queen + -’s + English, possibly modelled after King’s English which is attested slightly earlier.

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