美国英语的起源特征及文化体现

The Original Characteristics of American English and its Cultural Expressions

语言是文化的载体,它既反映文化又影响文化,同时离不开文化的支撑。美国英语是美国社会和文化发展的产物,在许多方面都有别于同时代的英国英语。

Language is a vehicle for culture. It not only reflects culture but also influences culture. In the meantime,it can also be sustained by culture. American English is the product of the development of American society and culture. It differs from contemporary British English in various aspects.