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word

/wɜːd/ /wɝd/

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noun

词，字，语

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

Examples :

""Happy" is a single word that expresses a feeling of joy. "

“Happy”是一个独立的词，用来表达快乐的情绪。

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noun

词，字，词语.

Something like such a unit of language:

Examples :

"My favorite word in the English language is "beautiful." "

在英语里，我最喜欢的词是“beautiful”。

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noun

言语, 话语

The fact or act of speaking, as opposed to taking action. .

Examples :

"Instead of arguing, she chose her words carefully to avoid a fight with her brother. "

与其争吵，她选择谨慎措辞，避免和她哥哥发生争执。

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noun

话语，言语，评论

Something that someone said; a comment, utterance; speech.

Examples :

"My teacher said a kind word to encourage me. "

我的老师说了句鼓励我的好话。

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noun

口号，标语

A watchword or rallying cry, a verbal signal (even when consisting of multiple words).

Examples :

""Quiet" was the word for the library study session. "

"安静"是这次图书馆自习的口号。

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noun

格言，箴言

A proverb or motto.

Examples :

""Our family's word is, 'Treat everyone with kindness.'" "

我们家的格言是：“待人以善。”

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noun

消息，信息。

News; tidings (used without an article).

Examples :

"Have you had any word from John yet?"

约翰有消息了吗？

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noun

命令，指令，吩咐

An order; a request or instruction; an expression of will.

Examples :

"My teacher gave the class a word to study for the test. "

老师吩咐我们班为考试复习。

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noun

诺言，誓言，保证。

A promise; an oath or guarantee.

Examples :

"I give you my word that I will be there on time."

我向你保证，我一定会准时到。

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noun

谈话，交谈.

A brief discussion or conversation.

Examples :

"Can I have a word with you?"

我可以和你谈几句吗？

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noun

字词, 词语

(in the plural) See words.

Examples :

"There had been words between him and the secretary about the outcome of the meeting."

他和秘书因为会议结果吵了几句。

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noun

圣言，神谕，圣经。

(sometimes Word) Communication from God; the message of the Christian gospel; the Bible, Scripture.

Examples :

"Her parents had lived in Botswana, spreading the word among the tribespeople."

她的父母曾在博茨瓦纳生活，在那里向当地部落人民传播福音。

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noun

道，圣言。

(sometimes Word) Logos, Christ.

Examples :

"Many Christians believe that Jesus Christ is the Word of God. "

许多基督徒相信耶稣基督是上帝的道 (圣言)。

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verb

措辞，用词。

To say or write (something) using particular words; to phrase (something).

Examples :

"I’m not sure how to word this letter to the council."

我不太确定该怎么措辞给议会的这封信。

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verb

奉承，谄媚。

To flatter with words, to cajole.

Examples :

"The teacher worded her instructions carefully to encourage the students to participate. "

老师仔细措辞，用鼓励的语气哄着学生们积极参与。

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verb

辩驳，反驳

To ply or overpower with words.

Examples :

"The salesperson tried to word the customer into buying the expensive car. "

那个销售员试图用花言巧语说服顾客购买那辆昂贵的车。

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verb

措辞，用言语表达。

To conjure with a word.

Examples :

"The teacher tried to word her instructions carefully so the students understood. "

老师试图措辞谨慎地表达她的指示，以确保学生们理解。

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verb

说话，谈论。

To speak, to use words; to converse, to discourse.

Examples :

"The students will word their ideas clearly in their presentations. "

学生们将在他们的演示中清晰地表达他们的想法。

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interjection

真的，的确，确实如此！

Truth, indeed, that is the truth! The shortened form of the statement "My word is my bond."

Examples :

""Yo, that movie was epic!" / "Word?" ("You speak the truth?") / "Word." ("I speak the truth.")"

“哟，那电影太棒了！”/“真的？”/“真的。”

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interjection

没错，就这么定了.

(stereotypically) An abbreviated form of word up; a statement of the acknowledgment of fact with a hint of nonchalant approval.

Examples :

""The teacher said the test was hard, and the student replied, 'Word.'" "

老师说考试很难，学生回答：“没错。”

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verb

是，成为，发生。

(except in set phrases) To be, become, betide.

Examples :

"Well worth thee, me friend."

朋友，这太适合你了。(Péngyou, zhè tài shìhé nǐ le.)

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