英语词汇学.ppt

英语词汇学149034.ppt“Without grammar very little can be conveyed, without vocabulary nothing can be conveyed.”
English Lexicology (I)
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unilateral, bilateral, trilateral, multilateral
monogamy, polygamy
inflexible, imbalance, irrational, illegal
download, copyright, mother wit, green wealth
We summered in Qingdao last year.
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skate, skim, skin, ski, sketch, skid
This fox goes well with your cap.
He is too found of bottles.
blue-collar workers, white-collar workers, gray-collar works, pink-collar works, gold-collar workers
forbidden fruits
The question was like the Sphinx’s riddle to them
Your Adam’s apple is not apparent
as timid as a rabbit ; a green hand
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It’s a difficult operation.
I do think Adam is quick.
a sheet of paper; a white paper, a term paper; today’s paper, examination paper
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He is a wise boy.
A: Is the library open Sundays?
B: Of course.
Ladies and Gentleman, I’m delighted to introduce you a very pretty girl, Miss Brown. She is a very good teacher from .
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Basic Concepts of Words and Vocabulary
3. The Development of the English Vocabulary
4. Morphological Structure
To be continued
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Language, Linguistics and Lexicology
Aims and Significance of the Course
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Language, Linguistics and Lexicology
What is language?
Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for munication. It is a specific social action and a carrier of information.
“Language is man’s way munication with his fellow man and
It is language alone which separate him from the lower animals”
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Language, Linguistics and Lexicology
What is linguistics?
Generally speaking, linguistics can be defined as the scientific study of language. To be more exact, linguistics studies the general principles upon which languages are constru