Queen's English

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /kwiːnz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/    美 /kwinz‿ˈɪŋ(ɡ)lɪʃ/

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. Often preceded by the: spoken or written English regarded as used and safeguarded by the Queen of England; standard English characterized by correct grammar and what is thought of as proper usage of words and expressions, and (when spoken) formal British pronunciation. England,uncountable
    — But I am not so timid, and can speak the Queen's English plainly.

词形变化

queen's English alternative

词源

From Queen + -’s + English, possibly modelled after King’s English which is attested slightly earlier.
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