| 单词 | word |
| 释义 | noun | verb wordword1 /wɚd/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1LANGUAGE [countable] the smallest unit of language that people can understand if it is said or written on its own: Look up any words you don’t know in a dictionary. He wrote a 500-word essay.word for “Casa” is the Italian word for “house.”the right/wrong word Maybe “lucky” is not exactly the right word.THESAURUSexpression – a word or phrase that is used to express a particular idea or feeling: Avoid using informal expressions such as “a lot” in your essays.term – a word or phrase that has a very specific or technical meaning, especially a word or phrase used in a particular subject, such as science, art, business, law, etc.: “Myopia” is the technical term for near-sightedness.terminology – all the technical words or phrases that are used in a particular subject: When I volunteered at the hospital, I learned a lot of useful medical terminology.jargon – words and phrases that are used mainly by people who are doing the same type of work, and that are difficult for other people to understand: The document was full of legal jargon, and I had to ask a lawyer to explain it to me.vocabulary – all the words that you know and use: He reads a lot, so he has a really good vocabulary.slang – very informal spoken words, especially words used by a particular group of people, such as young people: “Sick” is slang for “good” or “cool.”2WHAT somebody SAYS/WRITES somebody’s words [plural] the things that someone says or writes: Those are his words, not mine.in somebody’s words Jones was, in the judge’s words, “an evil man.” Tell us in your own words what happened.somebody’s last words (=the last thing they say before they die) “I love you,” were his last words to his wife.3SONG words [plural] the words of a song, as opposed to the music: word to I don’t know all the words to the song.4NEWS [singular, uncountable] a piece of news or a message: There’s been no word from Susan since July. Word has it that Judy’s going to be promoted soon (=people are saying that). The latest word is that the show will be canceled (=people are saying that).word gets out/around Word soon got around about our engagement.send/bring word He sent word of his safe arrival.spread/pass the word Please help us spread the word about this fundraising event (=tell others about it).5word for word a)in exactly the same words: The newspaper printed his speech more or less word for word. b) (also word by word) if you translate a piece of writing from a foreign language word for word, you translate the meaning of each single word rather than the meaning of a whole phrase or sentence6in other words used to introduce a simpler explanation or description of something you have said: The tax only affects people on incomes of over $200,000 – in other words, the very rich.7not believe/hear/understand etc. a word (of something) used to emphasize that you do not believe, cannot hear, etc. what someone says or writes: Don’t believe a word he says. I can’t hear a word you’re saying.8not say a word a) (also not breathe a word) to not tell anyone anything at all about something, because it is very important that no one knows about it: Don’t worry – I won’t say a word about what happened. b) (also not say (more than) two words) to not say anything: He didn’t say a word until we got back home.9a word of advice/warning/thanks etc. (also a few words of advice/warning etc.) something you say to someone for a particular purpose: I tried to give her a few words of encouragement.10a harsh/kind/cross/angry etc. word something that you say that shows how you feel: His parents never exchanged an angry word. Thank you for your kind words.11SHORT CONVERSATION [singular] a short quick talk with someone, especially because you need advice about something or you want to tell him or her to do something: Could I have a word with you after the meeting?12SHORT SPEECH/PIECE OF WRITING [countable] a short speech or a short piece of writing about something: word about/on First, a word about why we are here today. I’d like to say a few words about the plans.13PROMISE somebody’s word a sincere promise: I gave her my word (=promised her) that I wouldn’t tell anyone. Can you trust her to keep her word (=do what she has promised)? Jack’s as good as his word (=does exactly what he has promised to do). Do I have your word that this problem will be corrected?a man of his word/a woman of her word (=a man or woman who does what they have promised to do)14AN ORDER [countable usually singular] an order to do something: On the word “go” I want you to start running.give/say the word When I give the word, grab him.15take somebody’s word for it spoken used to say that someone should accept what someone else says as true: Take my word for it – she’s really funny.16take somebody at his/her word to believe what someone has said, even though it is possible that he or she does not mean it: I said, “Come and visit me sometime,” and I guess she took me at my word.17somebody’s word is law used to say that you must obey what someone says: In this house, Mom’s word is law.18the spoken/written word [singular] language in its spoken or written form: the power of the written word19a man/woman etc. of few words someone who does not talk a lot: My father was a man of few words.20exchange words (with somebody) a) (also have words (with somebody)) to argue with someone: The two of them had words during the party. b)to talk to someone for a short time21the last/final word a)the power to decide whether or how to do something: The final word rests with the board.have the last/final word My boss has the final word on hiring staff. b)the last statement or speech in a discussion or argument: have the last/final word I’m not going to let you have the last word this time.22put in a (good) word for somebody to praise someone or suggest him or her for a particular job: I’ll put in a good word for you with management.23get a word in edgewise/edgeways informal [usually in negatives] to get a chance to speak: I couldn’t get a word in edgewise.24in so/as many words [usually in negatives] in a clear direct way: “Did he say we got the contract?” “Not in so many words.”25in a word used to introduce and emphasize a very simple answer or explanation: “Did you have a good vacation?” “In a word, no.”26not a word used to emphasize that someone has not written, said, or mentioned anything at all: “Did he say anything to you?” “Not a word.”27(right) from the word go informal from the beginning: We’ve been best friends from the word go.28find the words to choose the words that express your feelings or ideas clearly: She couldn’t find the words to describe how she felt.29take the words (right) out of somebody’s mouth to say exactly what someone else was thinking or going to say30put words into somebody’s mouth to suggest falsely that someone has said a particular thing: Stop putting words into my mouth – I never said I disliked her.31word of mouth information or news that someone tells you instead of you reading about it or seeing an advertisement: At first, people learn about the band by word of mouth.32the Word (of God) (also God’s Word) the religious teachings in the Bible33without (saying) a word without saying anything when you do something else: He left without a word.34never have a good word to say about somebody/something to never praise someone or something, even when praise is deserved35something is too stupid/funny/ridiculous etc. for words informal used to say that something is very stupid, funny, etc.36tired/angry/happy etc. isn’t the word for it used to say you are extremely tired, angry, etc.37words fail me used to say that you are so surprised, angry, or shocked that you do not know what to say38my word! spoken old-fashioned used to say that you are very surprised because something unusual has happened39FOR AGREEING word! slang used to say that you understand or agree with what someone has just said[Origin: Old English] → see also eat your words at eat (4), four-letter word, be the last word in something at last1 (15), (you) mark my words! at mark1 (10), not mince words at mince (2), a play on words at play2 (7) noun | verb wordword2 ●○○ verb [transitive] to use words that are carefully chosen in order to express something: Let me word the question a little differently. |
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