Idiom
01
习语, 成语
a group of words or a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal interpretation of its individual words, often specific to a particular language or culture
例子
The idiom ' kick the bucket' means to die, and its meaning is quite different from the literal interpretation of kicking a bucket.
习语 'kick the bucket' 的意思是死亡，其含义与字面解释踢一个桶大不相同。
When someone says ' it 's raining cats and dogs, ' they 're using an idiom to describe very heavy rain, not an actual downpour of animals.
当有人说'下倾盆大雨'时，他们是在用习语来描述非常大的雨，而不是真正的动物雨。
02
习语, 语言
a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way
例子
The poet ’s idiom reflected the struggles of the working class during the industrial revolution.
诗人的习语反映了工业革命期间工人阶级的斗争。
Her speech was filled with the idiom of the 1960s, often quoting popular songs and slogans of the era.
她的演讲充满了1960年代的习语，经常引用那个时代的流行歌曲和口号。
03
the distinctive style, technique, or expression associated with a particular artist, school, or movement
例子
The painting exemplifies the idiom of the Renaissance.
His musical idiom is rooted in jazz traditions.
04
the characteristic vocabulary or usage of a particular social, regional, or professional group
例子
The technical idiom of engineers can be hard for outsiders to understand.
Legal idiom often includes specialized terminology.
