英文写作手册中文翻译(19)

词汇通过对比有了概括或特指的概念。动物和老虎、马等相比是概括词，而马比战马、种马等更笼统。

Both general and specific words are useful in writing. When we describe or explain things, or when we give details, we should try to use specific or concrete words wherever possible, for they are vivid, exact and interesting; when we summarize or generalize, we may find general or abstract words useful.

在写作中概括和特指词都有用。当我们形容或讲解事情、描述细节时，应该尽可能试着用特指或具体词，因为它们生动、确切、有趣；当我们总结或归纳时，会发现概括或抽象词大有帮助。

When we are trying to enlarge our vocabulary and learn to use effective words, we need to pay special attention to concrete and specific words. We usually think of general words first when we write, but we should remember that there are many specific words which are similar in meaning but are more colorful and impressive. They are the words we should make an effort to learn and use.

当我们试图扩大词汇量并学会实际应用单词，需要特别关注具体和特指词。写作时，通常首先想到概括词，但应记住许多特指词含义相近却更加生动感人，是我们该努力学习和运用的词汇。

Idiomatic expressions are those habitually used by native