locution

英 [ləˈkjuːʃn]

美 [ləˈkjuːʃn]

n.  语言风格; 语言表达方式; (尤指某类人的)惯用语，习语

复数：locutions　

GRE

BNC.45540 / COCA.31131

牛津词典

noun

• 语言风格；语言表达方式
  a style of speaking
• （尤指某类人的）惯用语，习语
  a particular phrase, especially one used by a particular group of people

英英释义

noun

• a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
  1. pardon the expression
  Synonym:sayingexpression

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