word

[wə:d]

n.单词,消息,话语,诺言
v.用词语表达

n.

1. 词, 单字[C]

2. (简短的)一句话[S]

He threw in a word or two now and again.

他不时插一两句话。

3. 话, 谈话; 言辞; 歌词[S1][P1]

I cannot remember the words of the song.

我忘了那首歌的歌词。

4. 消息, 音讯; 传说[U][E][(+of)][+that]

He sent word to us that he would not be able to come.

他带信来, 说他来不了。

5. 最贴切的字眼[the S]

6. 口令; 暗号[the S]

7. 命令, 指示[the S]

The general gave the word to execute the deserters.

将军下令处决逃兵。

8. 诺言[S]

He is a man of his word.

他是个信守诺言的人。

9. 口角, 争论[P]

Sarah had words with her brother this morning.

今天上午萨拉与她兄弟吵过嘴。

10. 【宗】(大写)圣经, 福音[the S]

vt.

用言词表达[O]

词形变化

动词过去式: worded | 动词过去分词: worded | 动词现在分词: wording | 动词第三人称单数: words |

词义辨析

同义:

vt.用言词表达; 传达

phrase  say  express  put  voice  tell  communicate  

同义参见:

warrant  engagement  couch  message  obligation  bond  announcement  tidings  shot  security  expression  pledge  news  

英英释义

名词 word:

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

a brief statement

new information about specific and timely events

同义词：news, intelligence, tidings

the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)

同义词：Son, Logos

a promise

同义词：parole, word of honor

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

同义词：password, watchword, parole, countersign

an exchange of views on some topic

同义词：discussion, give-and-take

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

同义词：Bible, Christian Bible, Book, Good Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word of God

a verbal command for action

a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory

动词 word:

put into words or an expression

同义词：give voice, formulate, phrase, articulate

短语词组

as good as one's word

1. 守信

Don't worry -- I'm sure he'll be as good as his word.

别担心, 我相信他会守信用的。

break one's word

1. 失信

He broke his word.

他言而无信。

by word of mouth

1. 口头地

I have informed him by word of mouth.

我已口头通知他了。

eat one's words

1. 收回前言; 承认错误

Don't brag so much. I guarantee you will eat your words sooner or later.

别说大话, 我保证你迟早要收回前言, 承认错误。

He said that no one could beat him, but he had to eat his words after losing several games.

他说没人能打败他, 可是输了几场比赛后, 他只好收回自己说的话。

in a word

1. 简言之, 一言以蔽之

In a word, he's useless.

简言之, 他毫无用处。

keep one's word

1. 遵守诺言

I kept my word to her.

我对她守信。

put in a good word for

1. 为……说情; 替……美言

Her brother put in a good word for her boyfriend to her parents.

她哥哥在她父母面前替她男朋友说好话。

His uncle put in a good word for him at City Hall.

他叔叔在市政府为他美言。

If my father puts in a good word for me, the boss may decide to give me another chance.

要是我父亲为我说情的话, 老板可能会决定再给我一次机会。

take sb. at his word

1. 相信某人说的是真话

He says call in on him any time, but he doesn't expect you to take him at his word.

他说随时可以去看他, 可是他不指望你当真。

weigh one's words

1. 斟酌词句

I knew my father would be angry if he knew I was in debt, and I weighed my words carefully before asking him for money.

我知道我父亲要是知道我欠债了准会生气, 所以在向他要钱时我仔细斟酌了词句。

word for word

1. 原原本本地; 逐字地

He repeated the conversation word for word.

他原原本本地复述了那段谈话。

补充

wordword英:[wə:d] 美:[wɚd]n.1.字; 单词How many letters are there in the word “struggle”?struggle这个单词有多少个字母?2.(说的)话, 话语, 言语He didn't say a word about it.他对这件事一句话都没说。3.消息; 谣言Word got round that he had resigned.谣传他已辞职。4.口令, 号令; 命令On his word they all moved forward.按照他的命令, 他们都向前进发。5.诺言, 保证I give you my word I'll go.我向你保证, 我会去的。Stand by your word.要守信用。

例句

1. The word 'ginseng' comes from the Chinese word 'ren shen'.ginseng这个词源于汉语的“人参”。 2. a word of warning一句警告 3. James, could I have a quiet word?詹姆斯, 我能和你私下说几句吗？ 4. Can I have a word with you?我可以跟你谈一下吗？ 5. Can I have a word with you about the weekend?我可以和你谈谈有关这周末的事吗？ 6. You have my word.我向你保证。 7. I give you my word I won't ask him.我向你保证我不去问他。 8. There is no word from the authorities on the reported attack.对报道中的袭击事件还没有官方消息。 9. His word must be obeyed.他的命令必须服从。 10. The word is now 'freedom'.现在的口号是“自由”。 11. When she was tired she was anxious and easily upset, and her temper flared at a word.她累的时候会焦虑, 很容易不开心, 一言不合就大发脾气。 12. They were as good as their word and stayed away.他们信守诺言, 没有靠近。　 13. That's exactly the word.这是最贴切的字眼了。 14. So many people think feminism is a dirty word.这么多人都认为女权主义是个令人反感的字眼。 15. It's essential you make the right decisions from the word go.从一开始就要作出正确的决定, 这一点非常重要。 16. Megan was hanging on his every word, fascinated.梅甘在聚精会神地听他的每一句话, 听得入了迷。 17. Victor, in a word, got increasingly fed up.一句话, 维克托越来越感到厌烦了。 18. She likes to have the last word in any discussion.她喜欢在任何讨论中都自己最后说了算。 19. The spa is the last word in luxury.这家矿泉疗养浴场是奢华享受之最。 20. Sam never had a good word to say about his older sister.萨姆从来不说他姐姐一句好话。 21. Not a word was spoken.一句话都没说。 22. I can't understand a word she says.她说的话我一个字也听不懂。 23. I want nothing said about this until I give the word.在我发话之前, 对这件事什么也不要说。 24. When he told her to go, she took him at his word and left.他让她走, 她信以为真, 就离开了。 25. You'll have trouble if you buy that house, take my word for it.你如果买了那套房子就麻烦了, 相信我的话。 26. I' ll take your word for it.那我就相信你吧。 27. How do I know that he will be true to his word?我怎么知道他会说话算话呢？ 28. That's word for word what the man said.这就是那个人说的原话, 一字不差。 29. You can't translate those expressions word for word.你不能逐字翻译那些表述。 30. I might have worded the letter differently.我本来可以用不一样的措辞写这封信的。　　　　　　　　　　　 31. his grandfather's words had been meant kindly.他祖父说的话是一番好意。 32. a word of warning.一句警告话。 33. he conforms in word and deed to the values of a society that he rejects.他在言行上都遵照他所摈弃的社会价值观。 34. don't believe a word of it.一个字也别信。 35. in court it would have been his word against mine.在法庭上，他提供的证词与我的不同。 36. everything will be taken care of—you have my word.一切都会好的—我向你保证。 37. he had to learn his words.他不得不记住他的台词。 38. her father would have had words with her about that.她父亲准会为那事和她吵嘴。 39. I was afraid to leave Edinburgh in case there was word from the War Office.万一陆军部有消息传来，我恐怕得离开爱丁堡。 40. someone gave me the word to start playing.有人给了我开始比赛的口令。 41. he words his request in a particularly ironic way.他选用极具嘲讽性的词语来表述他的请求。 42. [as adj., with submodifier]a strongly worded letter of protest.一封措辞强硬的抗议信。 43. ready to leave again at a word.一经要求，又得准备离开。 44. I'll just have a word with him.我只想和他说一两句话。 45. I haven't told him in so many words, but he'd understand.我没有直截了当地告诉他，但他会明白的。 46. my word, you were here quickly!.说真的，你到这儿真快！。 47. he's a man of few words.他是个沉默寡言的人。 48. he felt a vague disappointment which he couldn't put into words.他感到些许无法用言语表达的失望之情。 49. going around by the road was too tedious for words.绕着路走上一圈真是乏味。 50. I'll be good to you always, I give you my word of honour.我将永远对你好，我用我的名誉担保。 51. word up, my brother, you got me high as a kite.听着，我的兄弟，你把我捧得太高了。 52. What's the Greek word for ‘mouth’?“嘴”希腊语怎么说？ 53. What does this word mean?这个词是什么意思？ 54. Don't say a word about this to anyone.这件事别向任何人透露。 55. If you could put in a good word for me I might stand a better chance of getting the job.如果你替我说句好话，我也许较有机会获得聘用。 56. Sharon repeated word for word what he had told her.沙伦将他对她说的话原原本本复述了一遍。 57. a word-for-word translation逐字翻译 58. The statement was carefully worded so that nobody would be offended by it.那个声明措辞谨慎，以免冒犯任何人。 59. How do you spell that word?你怎么拼写那个单词？ 60. “Please” is a useful word.*please是个很有用的词。 61. Our teacher often used words I didn't know.我们的老师常使用一些我不认识的单词。 62. What is the French word for car?“轿车”用法语怎么说？ 63. She was a genius in every sense of the word. [=she was truly a genius]从任何意义上来说，她都是一个天才。 64. You don't need to use big words [=difficult words used to try to impress people] to make your point.你没必要用那些高深的词语来表达你的观点。 65. words fail me. [=I don't know what to say]我不知道该说什么了。 66. You can't believe a word (of what) she says. [=you can't believe anything she says]她说的话，你一句都不能信。 67. Describe the experience in your own words.用你自己的话来描述这次经历。 68. The lawyer used Joe's words against him.律师借用乔自己的话来反驳他。 69. Could I have a word with you? [=could I talk with you briefly?]我能和您谈一下吗？ 70. They gave me a word of warning [=they told me about] about the slippery roads.他们提醒我道路湿滑。 71. Don't say/breathe a word [=don't talk] about this to anyone.不要把这件事告诉任何人。 72. My grandfather was a man of few words. [=a man who did not talk very much]我的祖父是个话不多的人。 73. I've been asked to say a few words [=make a short speech or statement] about the new play.我应邀简短地评价一下这部新剧。 74. She gave the word to begin.她下令开始。 75. We will wait for your word before we serve dinner.我们会等你发话后才上菜。 76. (Is there) Any word on how they are?关于他们的情况有任何消息吗？ 77. "If word of this gets out, we're all in trouble."如果这事泄露出去，我们都得倒霉。 78. What's the word?有什么消息吗？ 79. There is still no word from the hospital.医院那边仍然没有消息。 80. Spread the word [=tell the others] that we're leaving in five minutes.告诉大家我们五分钟后离开。 81. They sent word [=sent a message] that they'd be late.他们捎信来说会晚一点到。 82. word has it [=I have heard] that the neighbors are moving next month.我听说邻居们下个月要搬走。 83. The police put/got the word out that they were looking for him. [=the police let people know that they were looking for him]警方放出消息说他们正在寻找他。 84. I'll be there. I give you my word. [=I promise]我会到的，我向你保证。 85. You'd better keep your word. [=keep your promise to do something]你最好信守诺言。 86. He is a man of his word. = His word is his bond. [=he always keeps his promises]他是一个信守诺言的人。 87. I told her I'd help. I can't go back on my word. [=I can't break my promise]我告诉她我会帮忙，我不能食言。 88. You'll have to take my word for it. [=you'll have to believe me]你得相信我的话。 89. She was true to her word. [=she did what she said she would do]她说到做到了。 90. words were exchanged [=people said angry things to each other] and a fight broke out.人们互相争吵，随后就打了起来。 91. He had words [=had an argument] with his boss.他和老板争执了起来。 92. the word of God《圣经》 93. May I have a word in your ear [=may I speak to you privately] before you leave?在您走之前，我能和您私下谈谈吗？ 94. A word to the wise: never sign a contract without reading it first.给你提个建议：签合同之前一定要先看仔细。 95. We found this hotel by word of mouth.我们通过别人介绍找到了这家宾馆。 96. The show was a success from the word go.这场演出从一开场就很成功。 97. We were in trouble (right) from the word go.我们一上来就遇到了麻烦。 98. Please put in a good word for me [=say something good about me] when you talk to the boss.你和老板谈话时，请替我美言几句。 99. "(US, informal) I haven't seen you in ages! What's the good word? [=how's it going?; how are you?]"我好长时间没见你了！现在过得怎么样？ 100. "Our answer, in a word, is no."简言之，我们的回答是否定的。 101. "“She said the movie was a bit predictable.” “In other words, she didn't like it.”"“她说这部电影有点老套。”“也就是说，她不喜欢这部电影。” 102. "So, in other words, you're saying that you forgot to do it."所以，换句话说，你是说你忘记做了。 103. "“Did he say he wouldn't do it?” “Not in so many words, but that was the impression I got.”"“他说了他不会去干这事吗？”“没那么直截了当，但是我感觉出来了。” 104. We explained our views to the press in words of one syllable.我们用简单明了的措辞向媒体解释了我们的观点。 105. "Don't put words in my mouth. I wasn't defending his actions, despite what you may think."别把那些话扣在我头上。不管你怎么想，我不是在为他的行为辩解。 106. When you want to leave (just) say the word.你想离开时，只需吩咐一声就行。 107. I agree! You took the words right out of my mouth!我同意！你说出了我的心里话！ 108. Your mother's decision is the final word on the matter.这个问题由你妈妈最后拍板决定。 109. Why do you always have to have the last word? [=to be the last person to speak]为什么总是非得你来最后下结论？ 110. The judge will have the last word [=the final say] on the divorce agreement.法官对离婚协议将有最终决定权。 111. This is the last word in wireless phones.这是最新款的无绳电话。 112. The van's design is the last word in safety.这款面包车的设计在安全性能上是最好的。 113. "My word, what a beautiful dress!"天哪，多么漂亮的一条连衣裙！ 114. Rival groups have engaged in a war of words over the new law.对立集团之间围绕这项新法律展开了口水战。 115. He gave the same speech word for word [=verbatim] yesterday.他昨天把演讲一字不差地又重复了一遍。 116. I give you my word of honor that I will pay the money back.我向你保证我会把钱还给你。 117. They worded [=phrased] their request with great care.他们措辞谨慎地提出要求。 118. Could we word the headline differently?我们能换种方式表述这个标题吗？ 119. Their request was worded very carefully.他们的请求用词很谨慎。 120. a carefully worded statement措辞谨慎的声明