plural words
plural words
Learner's definition of WORD
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[count] : a sound or combination of sounds that has a meaning and is spoken or written單詞;詞;字 -
How do you spell that word?你怎麽拼寫那個單詞?
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“Please” is a useful word.*please是個很有用的詞。
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Our teacher often used words I didn't know.我們的老師常使用一些我不認識的單詞。
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What is the French word for car?“轎車”用法語怎麽說?
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She was a genius in every sense of the word. [=she was truly a genius]從任何意義上來說,她都是一個天才。
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You don't need to use big words [=difficult words used to try to impress people] to make your point.你沒必要用那些高深的詞語來表達你的觀點。
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Words fail me. [=I don't know what to say]我不知道該說什麽了。
— see also buzzword, four-letter word, function word, password, swearword, watchword, weasel word 2
[count] : a brief remark or conversation : something that a person says(簡短的)話語,談話;言語;說的話 -
You can't believe a word (of what) she says. [=you can't believe anything she says]她說的話,你一句都不能信。
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Describe the experience in your own words.用你自己的話來描述這次經歷。
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The lawyer used Joe's words against him.律師借用喬自己的話來反駁他。
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Could I have a word with you? [=could I talk with you briefly?]我能和您談一下嗎?
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They gave me a word of warning [=they told me about] about the slippery roads.他們提醒我道路濕滑。
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Don't say/breathe a word [=don't talk] about this to anyone.不要把這件事告訴任何人。
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My grandfather was a man of few words. [=a man who did not talk very much]我的祖父是個話不多的人。
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I've been asked to say a few words [=make a short speech or statement] about the new play.我應邀簡短地評價一下這部新劇。
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[singular] : an order or command命令;指示 4
[singular] : news or information消息;訊息;信息 -
(Is there) Any word on how they are?關於他們的情況有任何消息嗎?
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If word of this gets out, we're all in trouble.如果這事洩露出去,我們都得倒黴。
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What's the word?有什麽消息嗎?
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There is still no word from the hospital.醫院那邊仍然沒有消息。
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Spread the word [=tell the others] that we're leaving in five minutes.告訴大家我們五分鐘後離開。
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They sent word [=sent a message] that they'd be late.他們捎信來說會晚一點到。
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Word has it [=I have heard] that the neighbors are moving next month.我聽說鄰居們下個月要搬走。
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The police put/got the word out that they were looking for him. [=the police let people know that they were looking for him]警方放出消息說他們正在尋找他。
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[singular] : a promise to do something承諾;許諾;保證 -
I'll be there. I give you my word. [=I promise]我會到的,我向你保證。
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You'd better keep your word. [=keep your promise to do something]你最好信守諾言。
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He is a man of his word. = His word is his bond. [=he always keeps his promises]他是一個信守諾言的人。
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I told her I'd help. I can't go back on my word. [=I can't break my promise]我告訴她我會幫忙,我不能食言。
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You'll have to take my word for it. [=you'll have to believe me]你得相信我的話。
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She was true to her word. [=she did what she said she would do]她說到做到了。
— see also word of honor (below) 6
words [plural] : angry remarks爭吵;吵架 7
the Word religion : stories and lessons of the Bible《聖經》故事和聖訓
actions speak louder than words
— see action
a picture is worth a thousand words
— see 1worth
at a loss for words
— see loss
a word in someone's ear
chiefly British
: a remark that is made privately to someone(和…)說悄悄話,說私房話,私下談話
a word to the wise
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used to say that you are about to give someone advice or a warning(給某人)提建議,提出警告
by word of mouth
: by being told by another person經口述;經介紹
from the word go
informal
good word
: a favorable comment好評;贊美之言 -
Please put in a good word for me [=say something good about me] when you talk to the boss.你和老板談話時,請替我美言幾句。
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(US, informal) I haven't seen you in ages! What's the good word? [=how's it going?; how are you?]我好長時間沒見你了!現在過得怎麽樣?
hang on someone's every word
— see 1hang
in a word
: very briefly : in short簡言之 —
used to indicate that you are saying something by using only one word or by using as few words as possible指用盡可能少的話講明某事
in other words
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used to introduce a statement that repeats what has been said in a different and usually a simpler or more exact way換句話說;換言之 -
“She said the movie was a bit predictable.” “In other words, she didn't like it.”“她說這部電影有點老套。”“也就是說,她不喜歡這部電影。”
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So, in other words, you're saying that you forgot to do it.所以,換句話說,你是說你忘記做了。
in so many words
also in as many words
: in exactly those words or in exactly that way一字不差地;原原本本地 —
usually used in negative statements通常用於否定句
in words of one syllable
: in clear and simple terms用清楚簡單的措辭
lost for words
— see 2lost
mark my words
— see 2mark
mum's the word
— see 1mum
play with words
— see 1play
put words in/into someone's mouth
: to suggest that someone said or meant something that he or she did not say or mean硬說某人說過某些話;把話強加於某人
take the words right out of someone's mouth
: to say exactly what someone was thinking說出某人的心裏話;說出某人想說的話
the last/final word
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: the final thing said in an argument or a discussion(辯論或討論中的)結論,最終決定 2
: the power to make a final decision最終決定權 3
informal : the most modern or best one of its kind(某類事物中)最新的,最好的
(upon) my word
somewhat old-fashioned
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used to express surprise天哪(表驚訝)
war of words
: an argument in which people or groups criticize and disagree with each other publicly and repeatedly for usually a long time口水戰;口舌之爭
word for word
: in the exact words一字不差地;逐字逐句地
word of honor
◊ Your word of honor is your promise that you will do something, that something is true, etc.保證;諾言;承諾
2 word /ˈwɚd/ verb
words; worded; wording
words; worded; wording
Learner's definition of WORD
[+ object]
: to say (something) in a particular way by choosing which words to use措辭;用詞 —
often used as (be) worded常用作(be) worded