英语词汇“oral”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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The word oral means having to do with the mouth or speaking. When you give an oral report in school, you stand in front of the class and talk.

Use the adjective oral to describe something that's spoken aloud, like an oral exam or an oral history passed between generations through bedtime stories. Oral is also good for referring to other things you do with your mouth — your dentist may drive you crazy talking about "oral hygiene," or keeping your teeth clean. The roots of the word oral go back to the Latin word for "mouth," which is os.

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

aural / oral / verbal

Aural refers to the ear or hearing, and oral to the mouth or speaking. Something verbal is expressed in words, either spoken or written. Listen to the aural sensations of songs from outer space when you've been gassed for your oral surgery. Then stay non-verbal because you can't use words for a long time after the dentist wakes you up.

Aural is related to the sense of hearing:

While the songs may be familiar, the delivery is the aural version of having one's stocking stuffed. (technorati.com)

Audio teams capture far-flung aural impressions to set the proper movie mood (Dallas Morning News)

Our second word, oral, refers to something spoken (rather than written) or something related to the mouth:

The Long Island Storytelling Network will be telling tales at the library on Wednesday to help revive the oral tradition. (Storynet.org)

Oral cancer has always been a bigger threat to men than women. (Washington Post)

Now what about oral vs. verbal? They both relate to something expressed through words, but oral is spoken and verbal can be spoken or written. Oral and verbal are often used interchangeably — both describe spoken words after all. But they're not always interchangeable. If your little sister sticks everything in her mouth, she has an oral fixation. If she can recite the Constitution by age two, she's quite verbal. Consider these quotes from articles about college basketball:

K-State basketball gets oral commitment from 7-footer Diaz. (Wichita Eagle)

Gipson is Kansas State's second verbal commitment. (Fox Sports)

Using those definitions, Diaz told K-State he'd join the team. He didn't sign any paperwork. But Gipson could have signed on the dotted line, or he might have just spoken his commitment.

Remember: if it's related to the ear or hearing, you want aural. If it's related to something spoken or to the mouth, it's oral. And although verbal can mean spoken or written, oral can only mean spoken.

WORD FAMILY

oral: orally, orals

USAGE EXAMPLES

She prescribed oral steroids in addition to a rescue inhaler to calm my overactive airways, which helped.

Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016)

The doctor may prescribe a steroid cream or, in severe cases, an oral immunosuppressant for the itch.

Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016)

Because the treatment would expose his oral structures — including the jawbone, salivary glands and teeth — to radiation, a dental evaluation was prompted.

Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016)

1adj using speech rather than writing

an oral tradition
an oral agreement

Syn

unwritten
spoken

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

2adj of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth

oral hygiene
an oral thermometer
an oral vaccine

3adj of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located

the oral cavity
the oral mucous membrane
the oral surface of a starfish

Syn|Ant

buccal

oriented toward the inside of the cheek

buccal

lying within the mouth

aboral

opposite to or away from the mouth

4adj a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression

Ant

anal, anal retentive

a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc.

5n an examination conducted by spoken communication

Syn|Hyper

oral exam, oral examination, viva, viva voce

exam, examination, test

a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

单词	oral
释义	oral (once / 1450 pages) adjn The word oral means having to do with the mouth or speaking. When you give an oral report in school, you stand in front of the class and talk. Use the adjective oral to describe something that's spoken aloud, like an oral exam or an oral history passed between generations through bedtime stories. Oral is also good for referring to other things you do with your mouth — your dentist may drive you crazy talking about "oral hygiene," or keeping your teeth clean. The roots of the word oral go back to the Latin word for "mouth," which is os. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS aural / oral / verbal Aural refers to the ear or hearing, and oral to the mouth or speaking. Something verbal is expressed in words, either spoken or written. Listen to the aural sensations of songs from outer space when you've been gassed for your oral surgery. Then stay non-verbal because you can't use words for a long time after the dentist wakes you up. Aural is related to the sense of hearing: While the songs may be familiar, the delivery is the aural version of having one's stocking stuffed. (technorati.com) Audio teams capture far-flung aural impressions to set the proper movie mood (Dallas Morning News) Our second word, oral, refers to something spoken (rather than written) or something related to the mouth: The Long Island Storytelling Network will be telling tales at the library on Wednesday to help revive the oral tradition. (Storynet.org) Oral cancer has always been a bigger threat to men than women. (Washington Post) Now what about oral vs. verbal? They both relate to something expressed through words, but oral is spoken and verbal can be spoken or written. Oral and verbal are often used interchangeably — both describe spoken words after all. But they're not always interchangeable. If your little sister sticks everything in her mouth, she has an oral fixation. If she can recite the Constitution by age two, she's quite verbal. Consider these quotes from articles about college basketball: K-State basketball gets oral commitment from 7-footer Diaz. (Wichita Eagle) Gipson is Kansas State's second verbal commitment. (Fox Sports) Using those definitions, Diaz told K-State he'd join the team. He didn't sign any paperwork. But Gipson could have signed on the dotted line, or he might have just spoken his commitment. Remember: if it's related to the ear or hearing, you want aural. If it's related to something spoken or to the mouth, it's oral. And although verbal can mean spoken or written, oral can only mean spoken. WORD FAMILY oral: orally, orals USAGE EXAMPLES She prescribed oral steroids in addition to a rescue inhaler to calm my overactive airways, which helped. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) The doctor may prescribe a steroid cream or, in severe cases, an oral immunosuppressant for the itch. Washington Post(Dec 30, 2016) Because the treatment would expose his oral structures — including the jawbone, salivary glands and teeth — to radiation, a dental evaluation was prompted. Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) 1adj using speech rather than writing an oral tradition an oral agreement Syn unwritten spoken uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination 2adj of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth oral hygiene an oral thermometer an oral vaccine 3adj of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located the oral cavity the oral mucous membrane the oral surface of a starfish Syn\|Ant buccal oriented toward the inside of the cheek buccal lying within the mouth aboral opposite to or away from the mouth 4adj a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated in the mouth; fixation at this stage is said to result in dependence, selfishness, and aggression Ant anal, anal retentive a stage in psychosexual development when the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region; fixation at this stage is said to result in orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, compulsiveness, etc. 5n an examination conducted by spoken communication Syn\|Hyper oral exam, oral examination, viva, viva voce exam, examination, test a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge
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