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jargon

UK //ˈdʒɑːɡən//US //ˈdʒɑːrɡən//

词源

源自中古法语'jargon',意为'鸟鸣声'或'无意义的喋喋不休',后演变为指特定群体使用的特殊语言。

noun

❶ 指某个特定领域或行业中使用的专业术语或行话,对外行人来说可能难以理解。

“The doctor used medical jargon that I couldn't understand.”

(医生使用了我不懂的医学术语。)

“Legal documents are full of complex jargon.”

(法律文件充满了复杂的专业术语。)

❶ 指故意使用复杂或模糊的语言来迷惑或误导他人。

“Politicians sometimes use jargon to avoid giving clear answers.”

(政客有时使用模糊语言来避免给出明确答案。)

“The contract was filled with legal jargon to confuse consumers.”

(合同中充满了迷惑消费者的法律术语。)

同义词:terminology, lingo, argot

常见短语

technical jargon — 指特定技术领域使用的专业术语,通常需要专业知识才能理解。

“The engineer's presentation was full of technical jargon that went over our heads.”

(工程师的演示充满了我们听不懂的技术术语。)

cut through the jargon — 指简化或解释专业术语,使其更易于理解。

“A good teacher can cut through the jargon and explain concepts clearly.”

(好老师能够简化术语并清晰地解释概念。)