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jargon

//ˈdʒɑːɡən//
English Definition
Specialized or obscure terminology.
中文释义
行话;术语
Example Sentence

The manual's dense jargon confused the novice engineers, who had to consult a glossary of technical terms before proceeding.

手册中密集的行话让新手工程师感到困惑,他们不得不查阅术语表才能继续。

Synonyms
terminology lingo cant
Antonyms
plain language common speech
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jargon → 圈内话。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “jargon”?

  1. A Not justified or authorized.
  2. B Specialized or obscure terminology.
  3. C A state of perplexity; dilemma.
  4. D Using figures of speech; metaphorical, not literal.
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B — Specialized or obscure terminology.. “jargon” means Specialized or obscure terminology..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Specialized or obscure terminology.”?

  1. A quandary
  2. B jargon
  3. C unwarranted
  4. D figurative
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B — jargon. “jargon” means Specialized or obscure terminology..

Common questions about “jargon”

What does “jargon” mean?

jargon — Specialized or obscure terminology.. In Chinese: 行话;术语.

How do you pronounce “jargon”?

jargon is pronounced //ˈdʒɑːɡən//.

How is “jargon” used in a sentence?

The manual's dense jargon confused the novice engineers, who had to consult a glossary of technical terms before proceeding. (手册中密集的行话让新手工程师感到困惑,他们不得不查阅术语表才能继续。)

What are synonyms for “jargon”?

terminology, lingo, cant — all close in meaning to jargon (Specialized or obscure terminology.).

What is the opposite of “jargon”?

plain language, common speech — each the opposite of jargon (Specialized or obscure terminology.).

Is “jargon” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. jargon is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “jargon”?

jargon → 圈内话。

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