1. 曲折变化：但是,英汉又同属曲折变化(inflection)较少的分析性语言(analytical language),也都不是典型的综合性语言(synthetic language). 它们之间既有不同之处,也有相似的东西,那么,我们研究的手段主要是比较差异性,因为其共性是不言而喻的.
2. 屈折变化：<<英语900句>>的语言规范,编篡科学,方法..引言:虽然,英汉同属屈折变化(inflection)较少的分析型语言(analytical,language),而不属综合型语言(synthetic language),但从语源(Etymology)观,英汉相距甚远.
1. 变音;转调;语调的抑扬变化
An inflection in someone''s voice is a change in its tone or pitch as they are speaking.
e.g. The man''s voice was devoid of inflection...
那人的声音缺少抑扬变化。
e.g. ''Seb?'' he said, with a rising inflection.
“是塞伯吗？”他扬声问道。
2. (词形的)屈折变化;屈折形式
In grammar, an inflection is a change in the form of a word that shows its grammatical function, for example a change that makes a noun plural or makes a verb into the past tense.
noun
1. the patterns of stress and intonation in a language
Synonym: prosody
2. a manner of speaking in which the loudness or pitch or tone of the voice is modified
Synonym: modulation
3. deviation from a straight or normal course
4. a change in the form of a word (usually by adding a suffix) to indicate a change in its grammatical function
Synonym: inflexion