Viewpoint: Why do some Americanisms
irritate people?
BBC: 13 July 2011 Last updated at 10:41 GMT
British people are used to the stream of
Americanisms entering the language. But some are worse than others, argues
Matthew Engel.
英國人已習慣在語言裡使用美式英語。但有些是比其他更糟,馬修·恩格爾說。
I have had a lengthy career in journalism.
I hope that's because editors have found me reliable. I have worked with many
talented colleagues. Sometimes I get invited to parties and meet influential
people. Overall, I've had a tremendous time.
我曾在新聞業界有過漫長的職業生涯。我希望,這是因為編輯們覺得我可靠。我曾與許多才華橫溢的同事共事。有時候,我得到邀請餐與會議並與有影響力的人見面。總之,我過得很愉快。