| 释义 |
words of one syllable, in in words of one syllableIn simple terms that are easy to understand. (Usually implying that the listener is unintelligent.) You're helping my brother set up his computer? Be sure you explain things in words of one syllable.See also: of, one, syllable, wordwords of one syllable, inIn simple terms, as in I don't understand financial derivatives-can you explain them in words of one syllable? [Colloquial; 1920s] See also: of, one, word |