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单词 worded
释义
wordedword‧ed /ˈwɜːdɪd $ ˈwɜːr-/ adjective Examples
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • It also has a beautifully worded copper plaque.
  • Joseph Pease, the board's president, approved a tactfully worded reply to the Dronfield parents.
  • On the eve of the talks, the two sides had exchanged strongly worded statements on the issue.
  • Similarly worded questions over time have to take account of changes in the topics under question.
  • Some areas of policy may be the subject only of unspecific recommendations, perhaps setting out a range of loosely worded options.
  • That is not clear from the way that the Bill is worded.
  • You only need more patience to unravel a complexly worded question, not necessarily more ability.
Thesaurus
Longman Language Activatorto say something publicly or officially
to say something publicly or officially, using spoken or written words: say (that): · The President said he had no intention of resigning.· The rules say that sports shoes must be worn in the gym at all times.say what/how/who etc: · The police are refusing to say where Davies is being held.
to officially tell people what has happened or what will happen, in a written or spoken public statement: · The Company announced profits of about $400 million.announce (that): · The Prime Minister has just announced there is to be a General Election next month.announce your engagement (=to officially tell people that you are going to get married): · They announced their engagement last year, but have still not set a date for their wedding.
formal to say something publicly or officially, especially in clear, definite language: · The government needs to clearly state its policy on possible military action.state that: · The law states that you are innocent until proved guilty.· Justice Cohen stated clearly that no further action would be taken.
to officially state that a particular situation exists or a person or thing is in a particular condition: declare somebody insane/unfit/a traitor etc: · In the last century, mothers of illegitimate babies could be declared insane.· After nearly forty years' membership, the Communist party declared him a traitor.declare (that): · Finally, the doctor declared that the man was dead.declare war/an amnesty/a state of emergency: · In 1941 the US declared war on the Axis powers.· A state of emergency has been declared in Bangladesh.
to say or write something publicly in order to tell people what you intend to do, what your opinion is etc - use this especially about politicians, business leaders, and other people in authority: · The party's environment spokesman intends to make a statement either today or tomorrow.· The president's press corps issued this statement today.
to officially state the rules that say what is allowed in a particular situation: lay down something: · The new law lays down strict rules about the way guns may be bought and sold.lay down that: · It is laid down in the club rules that guests are not allowed in unless they are accompanied by a club member.
if something such as an official statement or document is worded in a particular way, the speaker or writer has deliberately chosen their words in that way to get a particular effect: · His speech to the police officers about racial violence had to be very carefully worded.· The Defence Secretary made a public statement about the crisis, but it was worded in such a way as to give very little information.
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
 The legislation had been ambiguously worded.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· On the eve of the talks, the two sides had exchanged strongly worded statements on the issue.
Phrases
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY
  • A strongly worded White House statement on March 7 had appealed for international support in stopping the operation of the Rabta plant.
  • His criticisms have become so predictable and strongly worded that they are counter-productive.
  • In a carefully worded address, Wyman argued the paradoxical facts.
  • In a strongly worded letter this week to several dozen television stations, Rep.
  • On the eve of the talks, the two sides had exchanged strongly worded statements on the issue.
  • Once again, the agency sent a strongly worded warning letter, but took no punitive action.
  • Pete Wilson yesterday, drawing a strongly worded veto but defining the battle lines after months of debate and anguished decisions.
  • The agreement was carefully worded to give some satisfaction to both parties.
Word family
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carefully/clearly/strongly etc worded using words that express an idea carefully or clearly:  a carefully worded question a strongly worded letter
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