专业英语三年级语言和文化.ppt

chapter 2 words--same, similar, different?  1.1 Definition of a word What is a word This question has occupied the attention of linguists for ages. Although numerous definitions have been suggested, none of them seem to be perfect. Scholars still do not agree on the definition of the word  But words are things, and a small drop of ink Falling like dew upon a thought, produces that which makes thousands, perhaps millions think George gordon b yron, Don Juan Words are what hold society together Stuart Chase, Power of words  Careful with fire, is good advice, we know Careful wi