大学英语专业语言学重点概念复习.docVIP

术语解释： ?Language: Language is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication. ?Linguistics: Linguistics is the scientific and systematic study of language. ?Design features（甑别性特征）: Design features refer to the defining properties of human language that distinguish it from any animal system of communication Arbitrariness(任意性): It means that there is no logical connection between meanings and sounds ?Productivity /creativity (创造性）: Language is productive or creative in that it makes possible the con-struction and interpretation of new signals by its users. Re