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European Language Matters
Peter Trudgill
其他書名
English in Its European Context : Columns from the New European
出版Cambridge University Press, 2021
主題LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / Historical & Comparative
ISBN11089664979781108966498
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=dVadzgEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋"Why do Greek lorries have Metaphores written on the side? Is it grammatically correct to say 'the best team won' after a football match? What is the difference between manly, male, masculine and macho? Bringing together Peter Trudgill's highly popular columns for the New European, this fascinating collection explores how English has been influenced, both linguistically and culturally, by its neighbouring languages in Europe. English is very much a European language and Trudgill delves in the rich linguistic legacy that links all European languages. The bite-sized pieces are grouped together in thematically arranged sections, to allow the reader to dip in and out at will, and cover a wide range of topics, from the etymology of words, to illuminating pieces on grammar. Written in an engaging and lively style, both language specialists and general readers with no prior experience will uncover intriguing facts about language and languages in Europe"--