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Definition of EST It refers to any piece of spoken or written English language dealing with science and technology. EST explains its contents through using lots f scientific and technical terminologies and signs, and frequently drawing support from graphs and pictures. It is a language used by the scientists and technicians in a special situation. It is of informational, communicative style, which is different from General English and Literary English in style, including vocabulary, syntax, discourse and aesthetics. In short, EST lays stress on the description of objective things, on the judgment of facts or on the reasoning of logical concepts, probing into the real value of the objective world. Therefore, it shows accuracy, logicality and objectivity. Characteristics of EST EST, as a special English style, emphasizes exactness, science, logicality, and compactness and has unique language structures. Its language aims for an accurate, objective, logical and concise style. Its sentences are logical in their meanings and interact to each other. Main features of EST in grammar The application of nominalization; Non-personal subject; Long sentences; Passive voice; Omission. Style of EST Accuracy Objectivity e.g. Logicality e.g. Conciseness C In conclusion we can see that there are mainly four features in EST: they are accuracy, objectivity, logicality, and conciseness. These features are reflected on every facet of vocabulary, syntax and discourse, etc. But generally speaking, their relationships influence and interact each other. Lexical characteristics of EST EST vocabulary can be divided into three categories according to its meanings and functions: highly technical words or terminologies; semi-/sub-technical words; non-technical words. Technical words refer to the words that can exactly explain definite concepts in a specific field of science and technology. Sub-technical words, als