English
/ˈɪŋglɪʃ; `ɪŋɡlɪʃ/ n
1 [U] the language of England, used in Britain, most countries in the British Commonwealth, the USA and some other countries 英语; 英文
He speaks excellent English. 他英语说得好极了.
I must work to improve my English. 我必须努力提高英语水平.
2 the English [pl v]
the people of England (sometimes wrongly used to mean the British, ie to include the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish) 英格兰人（有时误用以指英国人, 即除英格兰人外还包括苏格兰人、 威尔士人、 爱尔兰人）.
3 (idm 习语) in plain English => plain. the King's/Queen's `English good, correct standard English 纯正标准的英语
She speaks a dialect, not the Queen's English. 她说一口方言, 不是标准英语. English, adj
1 of England or its people 英格兰的; 英格兰人的; 英国的; 英国人的
the English countryside 英国乡村
English characteristics 英国人的特性
He is very English in his attitudes. 他的态度英国味十足.
2 [attrib 作定语]
of, written in, or spoken in the English language 英语的; 用英语写的; 用英语说的
He's studying English literature. 他在研究英国文学.