grammar
n
1 [U] (study or science of) rules for forming words and combining them into sentences 语法; 语法学
a good understanding of grammar 精通语法
the rules of English grammar 英语语法规则
transformational grammar 转换语法. Cf 参看 morphology, syntax.
2 [C] book containing a description of such rules for a particular language 语法书
I'm writing a grammar of modern English. 我在写现代英语的语法书.
I want to buy a French grammar. 我想买法语语法书.
3 [U] person's knowledge and use of a language 个人对一种语言的掌握
I'm trying to improve my grammar. 我在努力提高语言能力.
use bad grammar 遣词造句不当
(infml 口) Is that grammar (ie correct usage)? 这词语通吗?
Why do you want to resign your position as secretary?
你为什么想辞去秘书的职务?
I couldn't wait any longer for you!
我等你等得不耐烦了!
Pierre and I borrowed the money and bought the necklace. During the next ten years we both worked day and night to pay back the money we had borrowed. That's why I now look so old. Well, after all these years we've at last paid back all the money.