vocabulary
UK/vә'kæbjulәri/US
IELTSA2
Definitions
n.
All the words known or used by a person.
词汇量；某人掌握的词汇
n.
The set of words used in a particular subject or field; a word list.
（某领域的）术语；词汇表
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin vocābulum "a name, a word" — literally something you can call out (voc "call"). Your vocabulary is your stock of "calling-words," the words you can summon to speak.
Root voc still carries 54 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.build vocabulary积累词汇
- 2.expand your vocabulary扩充词汇量
- 3.active vocabulary积极词汇
- 4.technical vocabulary专业术语
- 5.limited vocabulary词汇贫乏
Example Sentences
- 1.
Reading widely is the best way to build your vocabulary.
- 2.
The textbook introduces key vocabulary at the start of each chapter.
- 3.
Legal documents use a specialized vocabulary that confuses many readers.