音标：[wә:d]
n. 话, 消息, 词, 诺言, 命令
vt. 用言辞表达
【计】 字
相关词组:
at a word
be as good as one's word
believe sb's bare word
believe sb on his bare word
break one's word
by word of mouth
from the word go
give sb one's word
pledge sb one's word
in one word
keep one's word
leave word
my word upon it
say a good word for sb
send word
take my word for it
upon my word
my word
weigh one's word
word for word
在线英汉词典
word的短语、例句：
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n
1 [C]
(a) sound or combination of sounds that expresses a meaning and forms an independent unit of the grammar or vocabulary of a language （用声音表达的）词
The story is told in words and pictures. 讲这个故事的时候配有图片.
The Latin word for `table´ is `mensa´. ｀table（桌子）＇这个词在拉丁语里叫｀mensa＇.
He couldn´t put his feelings into words, ie express them verbally. 他无法把自己的感情用言语说清楚.
I have no words to (ie cannot adequately) express my gratitude. 我说的话不足以表达我的感激之情.
(b) this represented as letters or symbols, usu with a space on either side （用书面形式表达的）词
That word is not spelled correctly. 那个词拼得不正确.
The words in the dictionary are arranged in alphabetical order. 词典中的词是按字母顺序排列的.
2
(a) [C] anything said; remark or statement （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.
I don´t believe a word of his story. 他说的这件事我一句话都不相信.
a word/a few words of advice, sympathy, warning 一些劝告、 同情、 警告的话.
(b) words [pl]
things that are said, contrasted with things that are done 说的话（与做的事相对）
You must show your support by deeds, not words. 你必须用行动支持, 不能空口说白话.
3 [sing]
(a) (without a or the 不用冠词a或the) piece of news; message 消息; 信息
Please send (me)/leave word of your safe arrival/that you have arrived safely. 请您把平安到达的消息告诉我.
Word came that I was needed at home. 有信儿来说家里需要我.
(b) the word rumour 谣言; 传闻
The word is that he´s left the country. 据说他已经离开这个国家了.
4 (usu 通常作 the word) [sing]
spoken command or signal 口令; 号令
Stay hidden until I give the word. 我不下令就藏著别动.
Their word is law, ie their commands must be obeyed. 他们的命令必须服从.
5 the Word [sing]
(also the ,word of `God) (Bible 圣经) the Scriptures, esp the Gospels 《圣经》; （尤指）福音: preach the Word 传福音
Hear the Word of God. 听宣讲《圣经》.
6 (idm 习语) actions speak louder than words => action. at the ,word of com`mand when the (military) order is given 发（军）令时. bandy words => bandy1. be as ,good as one´s `word do what one has promised to do 守信
You´ll find that she´s as good as her word. 你能了解到她这个人很讲信用. be better than one´s word => better1. be not the `word for sth/sb (infml 口) be an inadequate description of sth/sb 不足以形容某事物[某人]
Unkind isn´t the word for it! He treats the animals appallingly! 岂止是｀不好＇! 他对待动物是太不成话了! breathe a word => breathe. by ,word of `mouth in spoken, not written, words 口头上（的）
He received the news by word of mouth. 他得到的是口头的消息. a dirty word => dirty1. eat one´s words => eat. exchange words => exchange2. famous last words => famous. fighting talk/words => fight1. (right) from the word `go (infml 口) right from the start 从一开始
She knew (right) from the word go that it was going to be difficult. 她从一开始就知道这件事很难办. (not) get a word in `edgeways (not) be able to interrupt sb who is very talkative （不）能（在某人不断谈话时）插嘴. give sb one´s `word (that...)/have sb´s `word for it (that...) promise sb/be promised by sb (that...) 许诺某人[得到某人的许诺]
You have my word for it that the goods will arrive on time. 我向你保证货物一定准时到达. go ,back on one´s `word fail to fulfil a promise that one has made 食言. hang on sb´s lips/words/every word => hang1. (not) have a good word to `say for sb/sth (infml 口) (not) say anything at all favourable about sb/sth （不）说某人[某事物]的好话
He doesn´t have/seldom has a good word to say for Britain. 他从不[很少]说英国的好话. have, etc the last word => last1. have a word in sb´s `ear speak to sb in private/confidentially 和某人说私话[秘密话]. have a `word (with sb) (about sth) speak (to sb) (about sth), esp privately or confidentially （对某人）说（某事）（尤指私下的或秘密的事）
Could we have a word before you go to the meeting? 你去开会之前, 咱们能私下说句话吗? have `words (with sb) (about sth) quarrel (with sb) (about sth) （为某事）（与某人）争吵. a household name/word => household. in a `word briefly 一句话; 简言之
In a word, I think he´s a fool. 总之, 我认为他是个傻瓜. in `other words expressed in a different way; that is to say 换句话说; 也就是说. (not) in so many `words (not) in exactly the same words as are claimed or reported to have been used （并非）一字不差. in words of `one syllable using very simple language 使用极简单的语言. keep/break one´s word do/fail to do what one has promised 守信[失信]. one´s last word => last1. the last word => last1. a man/woman of his/her `word person that does what he/she has promised to do 守信用的人. mum´s the word! => mum1. (upon) my `word! (dated or fml 旧或文) (exclamation expressing surprise or consternation用作表示惊奇或惊恐的叹词)
My word, you´re back early!咦, 你回来得真早哇! not a `word (to sb) (about sth) don´t say anything; be silent! （关於某事）（对某人）什麽也别说; 别说!
Not a word (to Mary) (about what I said)!（我说的话）千万别（对玛丽）说! not to mince matterssay a (good) `word for sb say sth in sb´s favour in order to help him 为某人说好话相助. put `words in sb´s mouth suggest that sb has said sth when he has not 硬说某人说过某话
She accused the journalist of putting words in her mouth. 她指责该新闻工作者把报道 的事硬说成是她说过的. ,say the `word (infml 口) give an order, a signal, etc 发命令、 信号等
If you want me to leave, you only have to say the word. 你要是想让我走, 尽管说出来就是了. swallow one´s words => swallow2. take sb at his `word believe exactly what sb says or promises, without question 完全相信某人的话或承诺而毫不怀疑. take sb´s `word for it (that...) accept sth on sb´s authority 认为某人有权威性而相信他的话
I´ll take your word for it that it won´t happen again. 我相信你说的此事下不为例这句话. take the `words (right) out of sb´s mouth say just what sb else was about to say 说出某人要说的话. too funny, outrageous, sad, shocking, etc for `words so funny, etc that it cannot be expressed in words; extremely funny, etc 有趣、 可耻、 悲痛、 令人震惊...得难以言传; 极为有趣、 可耻、 悲痛、 令人震惊等. a war of words => war. weigh one´s words => weigh. ,without a `word without saying anything 什麽也没说
He left without a word. 他一句话都没说就走了. ,word for `word in exactly the same or (in translation) exactly equivalent words; verbatim 逐字地; （在翻译方面）一字对一字, 使用对应词
He repeated what you said word for word. 他一字不差地复述了您说的话.
[attrib 作定语]
a ,word-for-word ac`count, repe`tition, trans`lation 逐字的复述、 重复、 翻译. sb´s ,word is as ,good as his `bond sb´s promise can be relied upon completely 某人说的话可以绝对相信. one´s ,word of `honour a solemn promise 庄严的承诺. a ,word to the `wisean intelligent person can take a hint, draw his own conclusions, etc without a lot of explanation 对聪明人一点就透（不必详加解释）. word, v [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态] express (sth) in particular words; phrase (sth) 用词语表达（某事）; 选用（词语）
The advice wasn´t very tactfully worded. 这份通知措辞不太策略.
a carefully worded reminder 措辞严谨的催促通知
Be careful how you word your answer. 回答时要字斟句酌. wording n [sing]
words used to express sth; way in which sth is expressed （用以表达某事物的）词语; 说法; 措辞
A different wording might make the meaning clearer. 换一种说法意思可能清楚些.
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