Plain English Campaign
/ˌpleɪn ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ kæmpeɪn/
/ˌpleɪn ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ kæmpeɪn/
- an organization started in Britain in 1979 which encourages the use of clear language in public information so that it can be easily understood. Their symbol, the Crystal Mark, can be used on documents to show that they are written in clear English. The Campaign gives awards each year for the use of clear English and a 'Foot in Mouth Award' for the silliest or most badly expressed remark from a public figure.
普通英语运动:1979年在英国成立的组织,该组织鼓励在公共信息中使用清晰的语言,以便其易于理解。它们的符号“水晶商标”可用于文档,以表明它们以清晰的英语书写。该运动每年因使用清晰的英语而获奖,并因公众人物最愚蠢或最不好表达的言论而获得“口中奖”。