jargon
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jar·gon /ˈdʒɑːɡən $ ˈdʒɑːrɡən, -ɡɑːn/ ●○○ noun [uncountableU] LANGUAGEwords and expressions used in a particular profession or by a particular group of people, which are difficult for other people to understand – often used to show disapproval 〔难懂的〕行话,术语〔常含贬义〕 → argot Keep it simple and avoid the use of jargon. 简单点,避免使用术语。
technical/scientific/legal/medical etc jargon documents full of legal jargon 通篇都是法律术语的文件
► see thesaurus at word Origin jargon (1300-1400) Old French jargoun