interjection
Meaning: A word or phrase that expresses a sudden emotion or reaction, typically standing apart from the grammatical structure of a sentence, such as 'oh,' 'wow,' 'ouch,' or 'blimey.'
Interjections are grammatically independent, meaning they do not modify or connect to other words in the sentence. They are most common in spoken language and informal writing, often followed by an exclamation mark. Linguists debate whether interjections are true words or simply vocal gestures, as many are shared across unrelated languages.
Examples
- The interjection 'crikey' is characteristically Australian and expresses surprise or astonishment. 感叹词'crikey'是典型的澳大利亚用语,表达惊讶或震惊。La interjección 'crikey' es característicamente australiana y expresa sorpresa o asombro.間投詞の「crikey」はオーストラリア英語に特徴的で、驚きや仰天を表す。감탄사 'crikey'는 호주 영어에 특징적이며 놀라움이나 경탄을 표현한다.
- In formal writing, interjections are generally avoided because they convey informality. 在正式写作中,感叹词通常被避免使用,因为它们传达出非正式的语气。En la escritura formal, las interjecciones suelen evitarse porque transmiten informalidad.格式ばった文章では、間投詞はくだけた印象を与えるため一般に避けられる。격식체 글에서는 감탄사가 비격식적인 인상을 주기 때문에 일반적으로 사용을 피한다.
- Children acquire interjections very early, often before mastering the basic grammar of their language. 儿童在掌握母语的基本语法之前就很早习得了感叹词。Los niños adquieren las interjecciones muy pronto, a menudo antes de dominar la gramática básica de su lengua.子どもは母語の基本的な文法を習得するよりも前に、かなり早い段階で間投詞を身につける。어린이는 모어의 기본적인 문법을 습득하기 전에 상당히 이른 단계에서 감탄사를 익힌다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, education
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin interjectio (a throwing between), from interjicere (to throw between), from inter- (between) and jacere (to throw). Named for the way such words are 'thrown into' speech.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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