non-linguistically

non-linguistically — 副詞

1. in a way that does not use spoken or written words, or in a way that is not abou

1.副詞C2
釋義

非語言地

以不使用語言或不涉及語言層面的方式

in a way that does not use spoken or written words, or in a way that is not about language as a topic of study.

例句

Feng argued that babies first communicate with their parents non-linguistically, through eye contact and crying.

Feng 主張嬰兒最初是非語言地與父母溝通,藉由眼神接觸和哭聲。

verb + non-linguistically describing how communication happens

Many emotions, such as fear or surprise, can be expressed non-linguistically by facial movements.

許多情緒,例如恐懼或驚訝,都可以非語言地透過臉部動作表現出來。

passive verb + non-linguistically with means-of-expression context

同義詞
  • wordlessly

    everyday register; usually about silent human interaction rather than analytical contexts

  • non-verbally

    near-synonym; focuses on the absence of speech, often used of body language

反義詞
  • linguistically

    in a way that uses language or treats something as a language matter

  • verbally

    specifically by means of spoken words

文法句型

verb + non-linguistically

non-linguistically + past participle

用法筆記

Common in academic writing on psychology, linguistics, and communication; describes how something is done or expressed rather than what something is. Distinguish from the adjective 'non-linguistic', which modifies a noun ('non-linguistic cues').

常見錯誤

The cue was non-linguistically.
The cue was non-linguistic.
💡use the adverb only to modify a verb, adjective, or participle, never as a complement after 'be'.