Word

noun

语言单位 unit of language

1. 单词；词；字
   a single unit of language which means sth and can be spoken or written
   1. Do not write more than 200 words.
      写的东西不要超过200字。
   2. Do you know the words to this song?
      你知道这首歌的歌词吗？
   3. What's the Spanish word for ‘table’?
      table一词在西班牙语里叫什么？
   4. He was a true friend in all senses of the word .
      从任何意义上来说他都是位真正的朋友。
   5. Tell me what happened in your own words .
      用你自己的话告诉我出了什么事。
   6. I could hear every word they were saying.
      我可以听到他们说的每一个字。
   7. He couldn't find the words to thank her enough.
      他找不出适当的话语来充分表达对她的感激之情。
   8. Words fail me (= I cannot express how I feel) .
      我无法用语言来表达我的感受。
   9. There are no words to say how sorry we are.
      我们十分后悔，实在无以言喻。
   10. I can't remember her exact words.
       我记不清她的原话了。
   11. Angry is not the word for it ─I was furious.
       说“生气”都不够——我是怒不可遏。

说的话 sth you say

2. 说的话；话语；言语
   a thing that you say; a remark or statement
   1. Have a word with Pat and see what she thinks.
      和帕特谈一谈，看她是怎么想的。
   2. Could I have a quick word with you (= speak to you quickly) ?
      我能跟你快点儿说句话吗？
   3. A word of warning : read the instructions very carefully.
      警示：仔细阅读说明。
   4. words of love
      情话
   5. She left without a word (= without saying anything) .
      她一句话也没说就走了。
   6. I don't believe a word of his story (= I don't believe any of it) .
      他说的这件事我一句都不相信。
   7. a man of few words (= who doesn't talk very much)
      少言寡语的男子
   8. I'd like to say a few words about future plans.
      我想就今后的计划说几句。
   9. Remember─ not a word to (= don't tell) Peter about any of this.
      记住，对彼得可要只字不提这件事的任何情况。
   10. He never breathed a word of this to me.
       这事他从来没向我透露过一点风声。

诺言 promise

3. 诺言；许诺；保证
   a promise or guarantee that you will do sth or that sth will happen or is true
   1. I give you my word that this won't happen again.
      我向你保证这种事不会再次发生。
   2. I give you my word of honour (= my sincere promise) …
      我向你庄严承诺…
   3. We never doubted her word.
      我们从不怀疑她的许诺。
   4. We only have his word for it that the cheque is in the post.
      他只是向我们保证支票在邮寄之中。
   5. to keep your word (= do what you promised)
      遵守诺言
   6. He promised to help and was as good as his word (= did what he promised) .
      他答应帮忙，并且说话算数。
   7. He's a man of his word (= he does what he promises) .
      他是个守信用的人。
   8. I trusted her not to go back on her word (= break her promise) .
      我相信她不会食言。
   9. I can't prove it─you'll have to take my word for it (= believe me) .
      我无法证明此事，你就相信我好了。

信息；消息 information/news

4. 信息；消息
   a piece of information or news
   1. There's been no word from them since before Christmas.
      自圣诞节前就一直没有他们的消息。
   2. She sent word that she would be late.
      她捎信来说她要晚些来。
   3. If word gets out about the affair, he will have to resign.
      要是这一绯闻传出去，他就得辞职。
   4. Word has it that she's leaving.
      据说她要走了。
   5. The word is they've split up.
      据说他们离异了。
   6. He likes to spread the word about the importance of healthy eating.
      他喜欢宣传健康饮食的重要性。

《圣经》 Bible

5. 《圣经》；福音
   the Bible and its teachings

verb

1. 措辞；用词
   to write or say sth using particular words
   1. How was the letter worded (= what did it say exactly) ?
      这封信到底写了些什么？

exclamation

1. （表示接受或同意别人刚说的话）就是，说得对
   used to show that you accept or agree with what sb has just said

1. N-COUNT 单词;字
   A word is a single unit of language that can be represented in writing or speech. In English, a word has a space on either side of it when it is written.
   1. The words stood out clearly on the page...
      那些字赫然写在纸上。
   2. The word 'ginseng' comes from the Chinese word 'ren-shen'.
      ginseng 这个词来自汉语的“人参”。
   3. ...swear words...
      脏话
   4. Do you enjoy word puzzles?
      你喜欢字谜游戏吗？
2. N-PLURAL 话;话语;所写的文字
   Someone's words are what they say or write.
   1. I was devastated when her words came true...
      她的话应验了，我伤心欲绝。
   2. The words of the young woman doctor echoed in his ears...
      那位年轻女医生的话在他耳畔回响。
   3. Allied military leaders have said they want actions, not words.
      盟军领导人说他们要的是行动，不是空话。
3. N-PLURAL 歌词;唱词
   The words of a song consist of the text that is sung, in contrast to the music that is played.
   1. Can you hear the words on the album?
      你听得清这张专辑中的歌词吗？
4. N-SING 短时间的谈话;短暂的聊天
   If you have a word with someone, you have a short conversation with them.
   1. I think it's time you had a word with him...
      我觉得你该跟他谈谈了。
   2. James, could I have a quiet word?...
      詹姆斯，我能和你私下说几句吗？
   3. It's the detective-sergeant. He wants a word.
      这位是探长，他想找你聊两句。
5. N-COUNT (警告、建议、赞扬的)话，话语
   If you offer someone a word of something such as warning, advice, or praise, you warn, advise, or praise them.
   1. A word of warning. Don't stick too precisely to what it says in the book...
      提醒一句：不要过于迷信书上的话。
   2. May I also say a word of thanks to all the people who sent letters.
      请允许我也向所有来信的人表示感谢。
6. N-SING 一句话，一个字(也没有听到、明白或说)
   If you say that someone does not hear, understand, or say a word, you are emphasizing that they hear, understand, or say nothing at all.
   1. I can't understand a word she says...
      她说的我一点儿也不懂。
   2. I bet he doesn't remember a single word...
      我敢说他一个字都不记得。
   3. Not a word was spoken.
      一言未发。
7. N-UNCOUNT 消息;信息
   If there is word of something, people receive news or information about it.
   1. There is no word from the authorities on the reported attack...
      所报道的袭击事件没有得到当局的证实。
   2. Word has been spreading fast of the incidents on the streets...
      有关街头骚乱的消息迅速传播开来。
   3. Both men sent word that they had retired for the evening.
      两个男人都传话说他们已经就寝了。
8. N-SING 誓言;诺言
   If you give your word, you make a sincere promise to someone.
   1. ...an adult who gave his word the boy would be supervised...
      一位承诺监护这个男孩的成年男子
   2. He simply cannot be trusted to keep his word.
      根本不能相信他会信守诺言。
9. N-SING 命令;指示
   If someone gives the word to do something, they give an order to do it.
   1. I want nothing said about this until I give the word.
      没有我的命令，不准议论这件事。
10. VERB 措辞表达;用词表达
    To word something in a particular way means to choose or use particular words to express it.
    1. If I had written the letter, I might have worded it differently.
       如果换作我写这封信，我或许会用不同的措辞。
11. See also: wording code word four-letter word play on words printed word spoken word written word
12. PHRASE 脏字；粗鄙的字眼
    If you say that people consider something to be a dirty word, you mean that they disapprove of it.
    1. So many people think feminism is a dirty word.
       这么多人都认为女权主义是个龌龊的字眼。
13. PHRASE 收回前言，承认说错了话(尤指此举令说话人显得愚蠢时)
    If you say that someone has to eat their words, you mean that they have to admit that they were wrong about something they said in the past, especially when this makes them look foolish.
    1. He has had to eat his words about the company being recession-proof.
       他不得不收回他说过的公司能免受经济衰退影响的话。
14. PHRASE 沉默寡言的，少言寡语的，话不多的(尤指不谈及自己的意见和感情)
    A person of few words says very little, especially about their opinions or feelings.
    1. He's a man of few words, very polite and unassuming.
       他是个沉默寡言的人，彬彬有礼，待人谦和。
15. PHRASE 从一开始
    If you do something from the word go, you do it from the very beginning of a period of time or situation.
    1. It's essential you make the right decisions from the word go.
       关键是从一开始就作出正确的决定。
16. PHRASE (因为仰慕或尊敬而)仔细倾听，一字不落地认真听
    If you hang on someone's every word, you listen very carefully to what they are saying, because you admire or respect them.
    1. Melina was hanging on his every word, fascinated.
       梅利娜凝神细听着他的每句话，被深深吸引住了。
17. PHRASE 从来没一句好话／从来没一句坏话
    You can use expressions such as never have a good word to say or never have a bad word to say to emphasize that a person always criticizes someone or something, or that they never criticize them.
    1. The press never has a good word to say about them...
       新闻界从来没说过他们的好话。
    2. She doesn't have a kind word for anyone.
       她对谁都是冷言冷语。
18. PHR-RECIP (尤指因为一方抱怨了另一方的行为)与…争论,与…严肃讨论
    If one person has words with another, or if two or more people have words, they have a serious discussion or argument, especially because one has complained about the other's behaviour.
    1. We had words and she stormed out...
       我们争执了起来，她夺门而出。
    2. I shall have words with these stupid friends of mine!
       我真应该跟我这些愚蠢的朋友理论理论！
19. PHRASE 用…的话说;引用…的原话说
    You can use in their words or in their own words to indicate that you are reporting what someone said using the exact words that they used.
    1. Even the Assistant Secretary of State had to admit that previous policy did not, in his words, produce results.
       就连助理国务卿也不得不承认之前的政策并没有，用他的话说，收到成效。
20. PHRASE 总而言之;简言之;一句话
    You use in a word to indicate that you are giving a summary of what you have just been saying, or are giving a reply, in as brief a way as possible.
    1. Victor, in a word, got increasingly fed up...
       总而言之，维克多越来越厌倦了。
    2. 'Shouldn't he be given the leading role?' — 'In a word — No.'
       “难道不该让他当主角吗？”——“一句话——不行。”
21. PHRASE (讨论、争论、分歧中的)最终决定权
    If someone has the last word or the final word in a discussion, argument, or disagreement, they are the one who wins it or who makes the final decision.
    1. She does like to have the last word in any discussion...
       她确实喜欢商量什么事都最终自己说了算。
    2. The final word will still come from the Secretary of State.
       最后仍然要由国务卿来定夺。
22. PHRASE (在奢侈、舒适等方面的)极致
    If you say that something is the last word in luxury, comfort, or some other quality, you are emphasizing that it has a great deal of this quality.
    1. The spa is the last word in luxury and efficiency.
       这家矿泉疗养浴场极尽奢华，功效极高。
23. PHRASE (尤指因非常吃惊而)说不出话来，无以言表
    If someone is lost for words, they cannot think of anything to say, especially because they are very surprised by something.
    1. I'm lost for words — it's fantastic...
       我无以言表——太精彩了。
    2. She was gaping at it, lost for words.
       她目瞪口呆地看着这场面，一时语塞。
24. PHRASE 没有直接说;拐弯抹角地说
    If you say that someone has said something, but not in so many words, you mean that they said it or expressed it, but in a very indirect way.
    1. 'And has she agreed to go with you?' — 'Not in so many words. But I read her thoughts'.
       “她同意跟你一起去了吗？”——“没有直接说，但我知道她是怎么想的。”
25. PHRASE (用于强调刚刚警告对方的话很可能成真，尤其是认为对方应改变态度或行为予以避免时)你听着，记住我的话
    If you say 'mark my words' to someone, you are emphasizing that something you have just warned them about is very likely to happen, especially when you think they should change their attitude or behaviour to prevent it.
    1. That's what you'll end up with, you mark my words.
       那就是将来你的下场，记住我的话。
26. PHRASE (由)口头
    If news or information passes by word of mouth, people tell it to each other rather than it being printed in written form.
    1. The story has been passed down by word of mouth.
       这个故事是口头流传下来的。
27. 硬说…说过某些话
    If you say that someone is putting words into your mouth or is putting words in your mouth, you mean that they are suggesting that you mean one thing when you really mean something different.
28. 说话算数的人;一诺千金的人
    If you refer to someone as a man of his word or a woman of her word, you mean that they always keep their promises and can be relied on.
29. PHRASE 换言之;换句话说;也就是说
    You say in other words in order to introduce a different, and usually simpler, explanation or interpretation of something that has just been said.
    1. The mobile library services have been reorganised — in other words, they visit fewer places.
       流动图书馆服务重新作了安排——换句话说，他们去的地方减少了。
30. PHRASE 用…自己的话说
    If you say something in your own words, you express it in your own way, without copying or repeating someone else's description.
    1. Now tell us in your own words about the events of Saturday.
       现在你来给我们讲讲星期六的活动吧。
31. PHRASE 传话;递话
    If you pass the word, you tell someone something that another person has told you.
    1. Friends passed the word that the miners wanted to see him.
       朋友们传话说矿工们想见他。
32. PHRASE 发话，下令(示意某事应该开始)
    If someone says the word, they give their approval as a sign that something should start to happen.
    1. When I say the word, follow me down.
       我一发话，就跟着我下来。
33. PHRASE 散布消息;传播消息
    If you spread the word, you tell people about something.
    1. The community reacted quickly and spread the word about safe sex.
       社区迅速作出反应，宣传安全性行为。
34. PHRASE 对…说的话信以为真
    If you take someone at their word, you believe what they say, when they did not really mean it or when they meant something slightly different.
    1. They're willing to take him at his word when he says, 'Oh, I made mistakes and now I'll change.'
       只要他说“哦，我错了，现在我要改过自新”，他们就愿意当真。
35. PHRASE 相信…的话;…说的是真话
    If you say to someone 'take my word for it', you mean that they should believe you because you are telling the truth.
    1. You'll buy nothing but trouble if you buy that house, take my word for it.
       你要是买那栋房子只会买来麻烦，我说的都是真的。
36. PHRASE 极其愚蠢/荒唐得让人无语
    You can use expressions such as too silly for words and too ridiculous for words to emphasize that someone or something is extremely silly or ridiculous.
    1. It's too stupid for words not having the machines switched on when they're most needed...
       最需要这些机器时却不打开，真是愚蠢至极。
    2. I feel simply too devastated for words.
       我惊愕万分，不知说什么好。
37. PHRASE 信守诺言;说话算话;说到做到
    If you are true to your word or as good as your word, you do what you say you will do.
    1. How do I know that he will be true to his word?...
       我怎么知道他会信守诺言呢？
    2. They were as good as their word and stayed away.
       他们信守诺言，离得远远的。
38. PHRASE 逐字;一字不差地
    If you repeat something word for word, you repeat it exactly as it was originally said or written.
    1. I don't try to memorize speeches word for word.
       我不会试图一字不落地记住讲话要说的内容。
39. not get a word in edgeways → see: edgeways

1. The words stood out clearly on the page
   那些字赫然写在纸上。
2. I was devastated when her words came true
   她的话应验了，我伤心欲绝。
3. Can you hear the words on the album?
   你听得清这张专辑中的歌词吗？
4. I think it's time you had a word with him
   我觉得你该跟他谈谈了。
5. I can't understand a word she says
   她说的我一点儿也不懂。
6. There is no word from the authorities on the reported attack
   所报道的袭击事件没有得到当局的证实。
7. He simply cannot be trusted to keep his word.
   根本不能相信他会信守诺言。
8. I want nothing said about this until I give the word.
   没有我的命令，不准议论这件事。
9. If I had written the letter, I might have worded it differently.
   如果换作我写这封信，我或许会用不同的措辞。
10. He has had to eat his words about the company being recession-proof.
    他不得不收回他说过的公司能免受经济衰退影响的话。
11. It's essential you make the right decisions from the word go.
    关键是从一开始就作出正确的决定。
12. Melina was hanging on his every word, fascinated.
    梅利娜凝神细听着他的每句话，被深深吸引住了。
13. The press never has a good word to say about them
    新闻界从来没说过他们的好话。
14. We had words and she stormed out
    我们争执了起来，她夺门而出。
15. Even the Assistant Secretary of State had to admit that previous policy did not, in his words, produce results.
    就连助理国务卿也不得不承认之前的政策并没有，用他的话说，收到成效。
16. Victor, in a word, got increasingly fed up
    总而言之，维克多越来越厌倦了。
17. She does like to have the last word in any discussion
    她确实喜欢商量什么事都最终自己说了算。
18. I'm lost for words — it's fantastic
    我无以言表——太精彩了。
19. 'And has she agreed to go with you?' — 'Not in so many words. But I read her thoughts'.
    “她同意跟你一起去了吗？”——“没有直接说，但我知道她是怎么想的。”
20. That's what you'll end up with, you mark my words.
    那就是将来你的下场，记住我的话。
21. The story has been passed down by word of mouth.
    这个故事是口头流传下来的。
22. The mobile library services have been reorganised — in other words, they visit fewer places.
    流动图书馆服务重新作了安排——换句话说，他们去的地方减少了。
23. Now tell us in your own words about the events of Saturday.
    现在你来给我们讲讲星期六的活动吧。
24. Friends passed the word that the miners wanted to see him.
    朋友们传话说矿工们想见他。
25. When I say the word, follow me down.
    我一发话，就跟着我下来。
26. The community reacted quickly and spread the word about safe sex.
    社区迅速作出反应，宣传安全性行为。
27. They're willing to take him at his word when he says, 'Oh, I made mistakes and now I'll change.'
    只要他说“哦，我错了，现在我要改过自新”，他们就愿意当真。
28. You'll buy nothing but trouble if you buy that house, take my word for it.
    你要是买那栋房子只会买来麻烦，我说的都是真的。

  word term vocabulary【导航词义：词，术语】

  word n. 字，词

〔辨析〕普通用词，系语言的最小单位，也可指话语、一句话或几句话。

  term n. 术语，专门名词

〔辨析〕指有特定意义的词、词语或术语，尤用于某种专门学科或某类语言中。

  vocabulary n. 词汇；专业词汇，术语

〔辨析〕指某种语言的全部词汇，或某人学会或使用的所有词汇，也指谈论某一学科、行业等时专用的词汇。

n.

by word of mouth

• 口头上；经口述
  because people tell each other and not because they read about it
  1. The news spread by word of mouth.
     这消息是口头传开的。

(right) from the word go

• 从一开始
  from the very beginning

(not) get a word in edgeways

• （因别人说话太多）插（不上）嘴
  (not) to be able to say anything because sb else is speaking too much
  1. When Mary starts talking, no one else can get a word in edgeways.
     玛丽讲起话来，别人谁也插不上嘴。

have a word in sb's ear

• 和…说私话；与…密谈
  to speak to sb privately about sth

have/exchange words (with sb) (about sth)

• （与某人）争论，争吵
  to have an argument with sb
  1. We've had words.
     我们吵过架。
  2. Words were exchanged.
     发生过争吵了。

in other words

• 换句话说；也就是说；换言之
  used to introduce an explanation of sth
  1. They asked him to leave─in other words he was fired.
     他们请他走人，也就是说，他被解雇了。

(not) in so/as many words

• （并非）一字不差地，原原本本地
  (not) in exactly the same words as sb says were used
  1. ‘Did she say she was sorry?’ ‘Not in so many words.’
     “她道歉了没有？”“没有直截了当地说。”
  2. He didn't approve of the plan and said so in as many words.
     他明确地说他不同意这计划。

in a word

• 简言之；一句话；总之
  used for giving a very short, usually negative, answer or comment
  1. ‘Would you like to help us?’ ‘In a word, no.’
     “你愿意帮助我们吗？”“一句话，不愿意。”

in words of one syllable

• 用极其简单的言语
  using very simple language
  1. Could you say that again in words of one syllable?
     你能用很简单的言语把这再说一遍吗？

the last/final word (on sth)

• （对某事的）最后意见，最后决定
  the last comment or decision about sth
  1. He always has to have the last word in any argument.
     在任何争论中总是得他最后说了算。

(upon) my word

• （表示惊奇）哎呀，咦
  used to show that you are surprised about sth

not have a good word to say for sb/sth

• 从不说…的好话
  to never say anything good about sb/sth
  1. Nobody had a good word to say about him.
     没有一个人说过他好。

put in a (good) word for sb

• 为某人说好话；替某人美言；推荐某人
  to praise sb to sb else in order to help them get a job, etc.

put words into sb's mouth

• 硬说某人说过某些话
  to suggest that sb has said sth when in fact they have not

say/give the word

• 下命令；吩咐一下；提请求
  to give an order; to make a request
  1. Just say the word, and I'll go.
     只要发句话，我就走。

take sb at their word

• 完全相信…的话（或许诺）；深信不疑
  to believe exactly what sb says or promises

take the words right out of sb's mouth

• 说出…想要讲的话
  to say what sb else was going to say

too funny, silly, ridiculous, etc. for words

• 有趣（或愚蠢、荒唐等）得难以言表；极其有趣（或愚蠢、荒唐等）
  extremely funny, silly, ridiculous, etc.

word for word

• 一字不差地；（翻译时）逐字地
  in exactly the same words or (when translated) exactly equivalent words
  1. She repeated their conversation word for word to me.
     她一字不差地把他们的谈话对我复述了一遍。
  2. a word-for-word translation
     逐字的翻译

sb's word is their bond

• 一诺千金；言而有信
  somebody's promise can be relied on completely

words to that effect

• 诸如此类的话；大致是这个意思的话
  used to show that you are giving the general meaning of what sb has said rather than the exact words
  1. He told me to leave─or words to that effect.
     他叫我离开，或诸如此类的话。

actions speak louder than words

• 行动比言语更为响亮
  what a person actually does means more than what they say they will do

bandy words (with sb)

• （与…）争吵，发生口角
  to argue with sb or speak rudely to them

be a dirty word

• 犯忌的字眼；犯忌的话题；忌讳的想法；淫秽字眼
  to be a subject or an idea that people think is bad or immoral
  1. Profit is not a dirty word around here.
     在这里，赢利不是一个犯忌的字眼。

eat your words

• 收回前言；承认说错
  to admit that what you said was wrong

famous last words

• 吹牛，胡扯（表示某人盲目乐观）
  people sometimes say Famous last words! when they think sb is being too confident about sth that is going to happen
  1. ‘Everything's under control.’ ‘Famous last words!’
     “一切都在掌握之中。”“净吹牛！”

hang on sb's words/on sb's every word

• 专心致志地听所崇拜的人讲话；洗耳恭听某人的话
  to listen with great attention to sb you admire

the last word (in sth)

• 最新（或时髦、先进等）的事物
  the most recent, fashionable, advanced, etc. thing
  1. These apartments are the last word in luxury.
     这些房间最为豪华。

be lost for words

• （惊讶、困惑等而）不知说什么才好
  to be so surprised, confused, etc. that you do not know what to say

not mince (your) words

• 毫不隐讳；直言不讳
  to say sth in a direct way even though it might offend other people

mum's the word!

• （提醒别人保守秘密）不要外传
  used to tell sb to say nothing about sth and keep it secret

the operative word

• 关键词；最重要的词语
  used to emphasize that a particular word or phrase is the most important one in a sentence
  1. I was in love with her─‘was’ being the operative word.
     在I was in love with her这句话中，was是关键词。

a play on words

• 双关语；语带双关
  the humorous use of a word or phrase that can have two different meanings

the printed word/page

• 印在书报上的文字；书刊文字；印刷品
  what is published in books, newspapers, etc.
  1. the power of the printed word
     书刊文字的力量

a war of words

• 舌战；论战
  a bitter argument or disagreement over a period of time between two or more people or groups
  1. the political war of words over tax
     有关税收问题的政治论战

weigh your words

• 推敲；斟酌字句
  to choose your words carefully so that you say exactly what you mean

the written word

• 书面语
  language expressed in writing rather than in speech
  1. the permanence of the written word
     书面语传之久远的特性

noun

1. a unit of language that native speakers can identify
   1. words are the blocks from which sentences are made
   2. he hardly said ten words all morning

2. information about recent and important events
   1. they awaited news of the outcome

   Synonym:    newsintelligencetidings

3. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
   1. he forgot the password

   Synonym:    passwordwatchwordparolecountersign

4. a brief statement
   1. he didn't say a word about it

5. an exchange of views on some topic
   1. we had a good discussion
   2. we had a word or two about it

   Synonym:    discussiongive-and-take

6. a verbal command for action
   1. when I give the word, charge!

7. a promise
   1. he gave his word

   Synonym:    paroleword of honor

8. a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory
   1. large computers use words up to 64 bits long

verb

1. put into words or an expression
   1. He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees

   Synonym:    give voiceformulatephrasearticulate