英语语言学复习资料一:名词解释1. Language (语 言 ) is a system of arbitrary vocal symbols used for human communication.2. Linguistics(语言学)isgenerallydefined as the scientificstudy of language.3. General linguistics(普通/ 一般语言学 )The study of language as a whole is often called general linguistics.4. Phonetics( 语 音 学 )thestudyofsounds used inlinguistic communication led to the establishment of phonetics.5. Phonology(语音体系 ) howsounds are put togetherand used to convey mea