n.

1. 語言；語言文字[U]
   Language is an instrument for communication.

   語言是交際的工具。

2. （國家，民族等的）語言文字[C]
   He can speak several languages.

   他會講好幾種語言。

3. （使用文字以外的）表達方式；（動物的）表意方式[C][U]
   The deaf and mute communicate by sign language.

   聾啞人用手語溝通。

4. 語言風格[U]
   His prose is written in elegant language.

   他的散文寫得十分優雅。

5. 強烈的言詞，罵人的話[U]
   You shouldn't use such strong language.

   你不應該使用這樣強硬的措詞。

n.

1. the method of human communication, either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way.
   ▸any method of expression or communication:

   body language.
2. the system of communication used by a particular community or country.
   ▸the phraseology and vocabulary of a particular group.
   ▸Computing  a system of symbols and rules for writing programs or algorithms.
3. the manner or style of a piece of writing or speech.
   ▸ (usu. bad/foul/strong language) crude or offensive language.