word
noun uk/wɜːd/ us/wɝːd/
(LANGUAGE UNIT)
A1 [ C ]词;字;单词
a single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written
Your essay should be no more than two thousand words long. 你的论文不应超过2000词。
Some words are more difficult to spell than others. 有些词比其他的词难拼写。
What's the word for bikini in French? 法语中的“比基尼”怎么说？
It's sometimes difficult to find exactly the right word to express what you want to say. 有时很难找到恰当的词来表达你想说的意思。
the F-word, C-word, etc. 那个以F开头的词／以C开头的词（通常是粗鲁或令人难堪的词，只说出该词的第一个字母来指代）
used to refer to a word, usually a rude or embarrassing one, by saying only the first letter and not the whole word
You're still not allowed to say the F-word on TV in the US 在美国的电视上仍然不允许说那个以F开头的词。
So how's the diet going - or would you rather I didn't mention the d-word? 节食进行得怎么样——也许你不愿意让我提那个以D开头的词。
- More examples
- I was fumbling for the right word.
- You haven't listened to a word I've said!
- Write the amount in both words and figures.
- Annotated editions of Shakespeare's plays help readers to understand old words.
- Cross out any words that are not on the list.
(TALKING)
B2 [ S ]简短的交谈，谈话
a short discussion or statement
The manager wants a word. 经理想谈一谈。
Could I have a word (with you) about the sales figures? 我能（和你）就销售数字谈一谈吗？
Could you have a quiet word with Mike (= gently explain to him) about the problem? 或许你可以和气地向迈克解释一下这件事。
words[ plural ] 争吵，口角
angry words
Both competitors had words (= argued) after the match. 两名参赛者在比赛后发生了争吵。
Words were exchanged (= people argued) and then someone threw a punch. 人们吵架了，然后有人打了一拳。
have/exchange words 简短交谈
to talk to each other for a short time
We exchanged a few words as we were coming out of the meeting. 我们走出会议室时匆匆交谈了几句。
a good word （表示赞同或支持某人或某事的）好话
a statement of approval and support for someone or something
If you see the captain could you put in a good word for me? 你见了队长能不能替我说句好话？
The critics didn't have a good word to say about the performance. 评论家们把这场演出说得一无是处。
- More examples
- Could I have a word with you in private?
- Incidentally, I wanted to have a word with you about your expenses claim.
- Can I have a little word with you?
- When you've got a minute, I'd like a brief word with you.
- Could I have a quick word ?
(NEWS)
[ U ]消息;信息
news or a message
Has there been any word from Paul since he went to New York? 自从保罗去纽约之后，你听到过他的消息吗？
We got word of their plan from a former colleague. 我们从以前的一个同事那里得知了他们的计划。
Word of the discovery caused a stir among astronomers. 关于这项新发现的消息在天文学家当中引起了轰动。
(PROMISE)
[ S ]诺言;承诺
a promise
I said I'd visit him and I will keep my word. 我说过要去拜访他，我得说话算数。
You have my word - I won't tell a soul. 我保证——我不会告诉别人。
(ORDER)
[ S ]命令，指示
an order
We're waiting for the word from head office before making a statement. 我们正在等待总部的命令，之后才会发表声明。
The troops will go into action as soon as their commander gives the word. 指挥官一下令，部队就会立即行动起来。
At a word from their teacher, the children started to put away their books. 老师一下命令，孩子们就开始收拾起他们的书来。
Idioms More idioms
breathe/say a wordidiom 告诉别人，讲出去
to tell other people about something
Don't say a word about the accident to my mother. 关于这场事故，一点都别告诉我妈妈。
If you breathe a word of this to anyone, I'll be really upset. 如果你把这件事透露任何一点给别人，我都会非常生气。
by word of mouthidiom 口头上的
in speech but not in writing
All the orders were given by word of mouth so that no written evidence could be discovered later. 所有命令都是口头传达的，所以事后找不到任何书面证据。
from the word goidiom 从一开始
from the start of something
The bridge-building project had problems with funding right from the word go. 这个造桥工程从一开始资金就有问题。
give your wordidiom formalC1 许诺;保证
to promise
He gave his word that he would marry her and she had no cause to doubt him. 他保证会与她结婚，她没有理由怀疑他。
have a word in someone's earidiom mainly UK悄悄地说;耳语
to give someone a piece of advice or information secretly
in a wordidiom 简而言之，一言以蔽之
said when you are going to give your opinion about something quickly and directly
In a word, she's lying. 一句话，她在说谎。
in someone's wordsidiom C2 （某人）说，引（某人）自己的话
used when you repeat what someone said
His wife, Mary, was 25 years his junior and, in his words, "my guiding light". 他的妻子玛丽比他年轻25岁，用他的话说，是“指引我的光”。
in your own wordsidiom 用（某人）自己的话说
If you say something in your own words, you speak without copying what someone else has said.
The court has heard accounts of that night's events from several witnesses - now please tell us in your own words what you saw. 法庭已经听取了几位证人对那天晚上所发生事件的陈述——现在请你用自己的话说说你看到的情况。
in words of one syllableidiom 用简单的话，用容易理解的话
in simple language avoiding long, difficult, or specialized words
Could you explain to me in words of one syllable how an electron microscope works? 你能用简单的话给我解释一下电子显微镜的工作原理吗？
a man/woman of his/her wordidiom 信守诺言的人
someone who keeps their promises
You can trust him - he's a man of his word. 你可以相信他——他是个信守诺言的人。
(upon) my word!idiom old-fashioned 哟，嗨，哎呀（表示惊讶或生气）
used to express surprise
My word! Is that Jenkins on the roof? 哎呀！屋顶上不是詹金斯吗？
not get a word in edgewaysidiom UK informal (US not get a word in edgewise) 插不进话，插不了嘴
to not be able to say anything because someone else is talking all the time
Rosa was talking so much that nobody else could get a word in edgeways! 罗兹话太多了，别人连一句话也插不进去。
put in a good word for someoneidiom 为（某人）美言，说（某人）的好话
to say positive things about someone
I really need a job and I was hoping you might put in a good word for me with your boss. 我真的需要一份工作，所以希望你能在你老板面前为我美言几句。
put the word outidiom (UK also put the word around/round/about)发布消息;传出消息
to tell people a new piece of news
So, the new manager has been appointed - should we put the word out? 那么，已经任命了新的经理——我们应不应该公布这一消息？
put words in/into someone's mouthidiom 曲解（某人）的话，故意歪曲（某人）的话
to suggest that someone meant one thing when really they meant another
Stop putting words in my mouth - I didn't say you looked fat in the red dress - I merely said you looked very slim in the black! 别曲解我的话——我并不是说你穿红色显胖——我只是说你穿黑色显得非常苗条！
take someone's word for itidiom (also take someone at their word)B2 相信（某人）的话
to believe that what someone says is true
He said he'd give me a job and I just took him at his word. 他说过会给我一份工作，而我就信以为真了。
If he says there's $500 in the envelope, then I'll take his word for it. 如果他说信封里有500美元，那我会相信他说的话。
take the words out of someone's mouthidiom 说出（某人）要说（或正在思考）的话
to say something that another person was just about to say or was thinking
"What a rude and obnoxious man!" "You took the words right out of my mouth!" “那个男人真是又粗鲁又讨厌！”“那正是我想说的！”
word for wordidiom C2 逐字地，一字不差地
using exactly the same words
She listened to everything I said and repeated it word for word to her mum. 她把我说的一切听得清清楚楚，并一字不差地转述给她妈妈听。
See also: word-for-word
逐字（照译）
If you translate speech or writing word for word, you change one word at a time in the same order rather than in phrases or other larger units of meaning.
word gets aroundidiom (UK also word gets round/about)（消息）迅速传开
When word gets around, news spreads fast within a group of people.
"I hear you were having drinks with a tall, dark, handsome man last night." "Wow, word gets around fast, doesn't it?" “我听说你昨晚和一个高大帅气、皮肤略黑的男子一起喝酒？”“天哪，消息传得可真快，不是吗？”
She doesn't want word getting around the office that she's pregnant. 她不想让办公室里的人知道自己怀孕的事。
word has itidiom 据传言;据传闻
used to refer to something that is generally thought to be true although not official or known to be a fact
Word has it (that) they may separate. 据说他们要分开。
(the) word isidiom 据说;据报道
used to refer to something that has been reported but not officially stated
The word is (that) more hostages will be released over the next few weeks. 据报道，以后的几周内将有更多的人质被释放。
your word is your bondidiom old-fashioned or formal 总是信守诺言
If someone's word is their bond, they always keep a promise.
"But listen, you have to promise never to tell anyone." "My word is my bond." “听着，你必须保证不告诉任何人。”“我一向信守诺言。”
(the) word is/gets outidiom 有消息说
a piece of news is known, especially if it was secret or if it will cause changes
The word is out that superstar Candice is to marry towards the end of this year. 有消息说超级明星坎迪斯将于今年年底结婚。
words fail meidiom （尤指因刚见到或刚被告知的事）惊得说不出话来，不知说什么好
said to emphasize your surprise or shock, especially at something you have just seen or been told
"So what did you think of Olive's pink outfit?" "Words fail me. I've never seen anything quite like it!" “那么你觉得奥利芙的那套粉色衣服怎么样？”“我都不知道说什么好，我从没见过那样的东西！”
word
verb [ T usually + adv/prep ] uk/wɜːd/ us/wɝːd/
措词;用言辞表达
to choose the words you use when you are saying or writing something
He worded the reply in such a way that he did not admit making the original error. 他在回答中的措词表明他不承认原来犯的错误。
See also: reword