There are two aspects of word meaning: referential meaning and connotative meaning.

词语意义分为两个层面，所指意义和内涵意义。

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As an important unit of English language, the word has not only form but also meaning, especially cultural connotative meaning which reflects English culture.

词汇-英语的一个重要单位-不仅有形式，也有意义，特别是反映英语文化的文化内涵意义。

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