verbal /ˈvɚbəl/ adjective Learner's definition of VERBAL
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: relating to or consisting of words文字的;言语的;词语的 -
The job requires someone with strong verbal skills. [=someone who is good at writing and speaking]这份工作要求一个语言表达能力强的人来做。
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He scored well on the verbal section of the test.在测试中,他的词语部分得了高分。
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verbal communication语言沟通
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She was a victim of verbal abuse. [=harsh and insulting language]她是污言秽语的受害者。
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: spoken rather than written口头(而非书面)的 -
They had a verbal exchange.他们有过口头交流。
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a verbal agreement to finish the work同意完成工作的口头协议
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We gave only verbal instructions.我们只给出了口头指令。
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: relating to or formed from a verb动词的