英汉词典

1. 语言；语言文字
    A language is a system of communication which consists of a set of sounds and written symbols which are used by the people of a particular country or region for talking or writing.

    e.g. ...the English language...
           英语
    e.g. Students are expected to master a second language...
           学生们要掌握一门外语。

2. 言语；语言表达
    Language is the use of a system of communication which consists of a set of sounds or written symbols.

    e.g. Students examined how children acquire language...
           学生们仔细研究儿童如何习得语言。
    e.g. Language is not art but both are forms of human behavior.
           言语不是艺术，但两者都是人类的行为方式。

3. （某一领域的）全部词汇，术语
    You can refer to the words used in connection with a particular subject as the language of that subject.

    e.g. ...the language of business.
           商业用语

4. 粗话；脏话
    You can refer to someone's use of rude words or swearing as bad language when you find it offensive.

    e.g. Television companies tend to censor bad language in feature films...
           电视公司往往会在审查故事片时删去其中的粗话。
    e.g. There's a girl gonna be in the club, so you guys watch your language.
           俱乐部里会有一位女孩，你们男的说话注意点。

5. 语言风格；措辞
    The language of a piece of writing or speech is the style in which it is written or spoken.

    e.g. ...a booklet summarising it in plain language...
           以平实语言对其作出概述的小册子
    e.g. The tone of his language was diplomatic and polite...
           他说话圆通得体、彬彬有礼。

6. 交流方式，交际方式（包括可识别符号、非语言声音、动作等）
    You can use language to refer to various means of communication involving recognizable symbols, non-verbal sounds, or actions.

language是什么意思

    e.g. Some sign languages are very sophisticated means of communication.
           有些手语可以表达非常复杂的内容。
    e.g. ...the digital language of computers.
           计算机的数字语言