word

word
noun
  1. a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed
    （尤指用书面或印刷形式表达的）词，字
    ■a single distinct conceptual unit of language, comprising inflected and variant forms
    （包括屈折和变体形式的）词，单词，字
    ■(一般作 words)something that someone says or writes; a remark or piece of information
    话；词句
    his grandfather's words had been meant kindly.
    他祖父说的话是一番好意。
    a word of warning.
    一句警告话。
    ■[mass noun]speech as distinct from action
    话，言语；话语
    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。
    ■[with negative](a word)even the smallest amount of something spoken or written
    一个字（所说或所写的最小量）
    don't believe a word of it.
    一个字也别信。
    ■(one's word)a person's account of the truth, especially when it differs from that of another person
    （尤指与他人不同的）证词
    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。
    ■(one's word)a promise or assurance
    诺言；保证
    everything will be taken care of—you have my word.
    一切都会好的—我向你保证。
    ■(words)the text or spoken part of a play, opera, or other performed piece; a script
    台词，对白；歌词
    he had to learn his words.
    他不得不记住他的台词。
    ■(words)angry talk
    口角，吵架
    her father would have had words with her about that.
    她父亲准会为那事和她吵嘴。
    ■[mass noun]a message; news
    消息，信息
    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。
    ■a command, password, or motto
    命令；口令；格言
    someone gave me the word to start playing.
    有人给了我开始比赛的口令。
    ■a basic unit of data in a computer, typically 16 or 32 bits long
    字（尤指16或32个字节的计算机数据基本单位）
verb
  1. [with obj.]choose and use particular words in order to say or write (something)
    选用词语表达（某事）
    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。
    [as adj., with submodifier]a strongly worded letter of protest.
    一封措辞强硬的抗议信。
常用词组
at a word
  1. as soon as requested
    一经要求
    ready to leave again at a word.
    一经要求，又得准备离开。
be as good as one's word
  1. do what one has promised to do
    信守诺言
have a word
  1. speak briefly to someone
    简短地和某人说话
    I'll just have a word with him.
    我只想和他说一两句话。
have a word in someone's ear
  1. speak to someone privately and discreetly, especially to give them a warning
    和某人咬耳朵；和某人私下谈；私下警告某人
in other words
  1. expressed in a different way; that is to say
    换句话说，也就是说
in so many words
  1. [often with negative]in the way mentioned
    直截了当地；明确地
    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。
in a word
  1. briefly
    简而言之，总之，一句话
keep one's word
  1. do what one has promised
    守信，遵守诺言
a man/woman of his/her word
  1. a person who keeps their promises
    守信的人，遵守诺言的人
(on/upon) my word
  1. an exclamation of surprise or emphasis
    我敢保证；说实在话（表示惊讶或强调）
    my word, you were here quickly!.
    说真的，你到这儿真快！。
of few words
  1. taciturn
    沉默寡言的，很少话的
    he's a man of few words.
    他是个沉默寡言的人。
put something into words
  1. express something in speech or writing
    用言语表达
    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。
put words into someone's mouth
  1. falsely or inaccurately report what someone has said
    硬说某人说过某些话
    ■prompt or encourage someone to say something that they may not otherwise have said
    教某人怎样讲
take someone at their word
  1. interpret a person's words literally or exactly, especially by believing them or doing as they suggest
    相信某人说的话是真的
take the words out of someone's mouth
  1. say what someone else was about to say
    先说出某人想讲的话
take someone's word (for it)
  1. believe what someone says or writes without checking for oneself
    轻信某人的话
too —— for words
  1. (informal)extremely ——
    (非正式)很，极
    going around by the road was too tedious for words.
    绕着路走上一圈真是乏味。
waste words
  1. talk in vain
    白费口舌
  2. talk at length
    啰啰嗦嗦地说
the Word (of God)
  1. the Bible, or a part of it
    《圣经》，《圣经》的一部分
  2. Jesus Christ (see Logos). (see Logos)
    耶稣（见 Logos）。 耶稣（见 Logos）
word for word
  1. in exactly the same or, when translated, exactly equivalent words
    逐字地，一字不变地；逐字翻译，直译
word of honour
  1. a solemn promise
    用名誉担保（表示正式许诺）
    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。
word of mouth
  1. spoken language; informal or unofficial discourse
    口语；非正式（或非官方）话语
the word on the street
  1. (informal)a rumour or piece of information currently being circulated
    (非正式)街头谣言
words fail me
  1. used to express one's disbelief or dismay
    说不出话来；无法用言语表达失望（或气馁）
a word to the wise
  1. a hint or brief explanation given, that being all that is required
    对明白人不用细说
派生
wordage
noun
wordless
adjective
wordlessly
adverb
wordlessness
noun
语源
  1. Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch woord and German Wort, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin verbum 'word'
继承用法
word up
  1. [as imperative](black English)listen
    (黑人英语)听着
    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。
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