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第二部分 名词解释

1. English lexicology

English Lexicology is a branch of linguistics concerned with the vocabulary of

the English language in respect to words and word equivalents.

2. word

A word may be defined as a fundamental unit of speech and a minimum free

form; with a unity of sound and meaning （both lexical and grammatical

meaning）， capable of performing a given syntactic function.

3. vocabulary

All the words in a language together constitute what is known as its

vocabulary.

4. native words

Words of Anglo—Saxon origin or of Old English are called native words。

5. loan words

Words borrowed from other languages are called loan words. They are also

called foreign words and borrowed words.

6. common words

Common words are also called popular words. They are words connected with

the ordinary things or activities necessary to everyday life。 Common words are

neutral in style。

7. literary words

Literary words are words chiefly used in writing, especially in books written in

a more elevated style, in official documents, or in formal speeches. Literary words

are formal in style。

8. archaic words

Archaic words are words no longer in common use， although retained for

special purpose.

9. poetical words

Poetical words are words that are traditionally used only in poetry。

10. colloquial words

Colloquial words are words or expressions mainly used in spoken English and

informal writings.