Complete the following statements with proper words or expressio

Complete the following statements with proper words or expressions according to the course book.In word meaning, the relationship between language and the world is ( ), by means of which, a speaker indicates which things in the world are being talked about. 
【正确答案】：REFERENCE
【题目解析】：In word meaning, the relationship between language and the world is reference , by means of which, a speaker indicates which things in the world are being talked about. 在词意层面，所指是语言与世界的联系。通过所指的方法，说话人可以表明哪些世界中的事物正在被描述。