locution

n. 语言表达方式, 语言风格

发音

其它 /loʊ̯ˈkju.ʃn̩/

词形变化

locutions 复数 locutions

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.

    可数 不可数

    The television show host is widely recognized for his all-too-common locutions.

  2. 2.

    The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.

    可数 不可数
  3. 3.

    Style of discourse or usage, or any particular utterance in such style.

    可数 不可数

    informal locutions

  4. 4.

    A supernatural revelation where a religious figure, statue or icon speaks, usually to a saint.

    可数 不可数 宗教

词汇关系

名词

同义词 2

saying expression

上位词 2

language speech

下位词 10

saw phrase motto slogan maxim proverb shucks euphemism ambiguity adage

词源

Borrowed from Latin locūtiō, locūtiōnem (“speech”), from loquor (“speak”). Compare the French cognate locution.

来源：wiktionary