【轻松英文阅读】英式英语和美式英语的区别

 As you probably know, people speak English as their first language in the USA and the UK. However, Americans and British people do not sound alike¹!

Both nations have very similar grammar, and the spelling is almost always the same. Some words are written only somewhat² differently.

 

For example, in America, they write “color, C-0-L-O-R”, while in the United³ Kingdom, the spelling is “C-0-L-O-U-R”.

 

Even if there are differences in the written language, the differences in the spoken language are much easier to spot. You are certainly going to be able to hear that there is a difference when they speak.

 

So, can you hear the difference between an American and British accent?

 

If you are curious to test yourself, you can take a look at this interesting video that will show you some of the differences between American and British English!

1 alike   

adj.同样的，相像的；adv.一样地；同程度地　

参考例句：

• The twins are so alike that I can't tell which is which.这对双胞胎一模一样，我分辨不出谁是谁。
• All stories seemed dreadfully alike,no matter who told them.看来，不管谁讲，故事都是千篇一律的。

2 somewhat   

pron.一些，某物；adv.多少，几分

参考例句：

• The cake we made was somewhat of a failure.我们做的蛋糕不大成功。
• The two office buildings are somewhat alike in appearance.这两座办公楼在外形上有点相似。

3 united   

adj.和谐的；团结的；联合的，统一的

参考例句：

• The whole nation is closely united.全国人民紧密团结。
• The two men were united by community of interests.共同的利益使两个人结合在一起。