word

英 [wɜːd] 美 [wɜːrd]

• n. 单词；消息；话语；诺言
• v. 用词语表达

双解释义

n. (名词)

1. [C] 字,词

   the smallest unit of spoken language which has meaning and can stand alone

2. [C] (说的)话,话语,言语

   anything said; remark or statement

3. [S] 消息,信息; 谣言

   piece of news; message; rumour

4. [S] 口令,号令; 命令

   spoken command or signal

5. [S] 诺言,保证

   a promise

v. (动词)

1. vt. 用词语表达; 选用

   express (sth) in particular words; phrase sth

英英释义

Noun:

1. a unit of language that native speakers can identify;

   "words are the blocks from which sentences are made"
   "he hardly said ten words all morning"
   

2. a brief statement;

   "he didn't say a word about it"
   

3. information about recent and important events;

   "they awaited news of the outcome"
   

4. a verbal command for action;

   "when I give the word, charge!"
   

5. an exchange of views on some topic;

   "we had a good discussion"
   "we had a word or two about it"
   

6. a promise;

   "he gave his word"
   

7. a word is a string of bits stored in computer memory;

   "large computers use words up to 64 bits long"
   

8. the divine word of God; the second person in the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus)

9. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group;

   "he forgot the password"
   

10. the sacred writings of the Christian religions;

    "he went to carry the Word to the heathen"
    

Verb:

1. put into words or an expression;

   "He formulated his concerns to the board of trustees"
   

常见句型

用作名词 (n.)

1. What does this word mean?
   这个词是什么意思?
2. I couldn't look up the spelling of the word, as I hadn't a dictionary at hand.
   我没法查这个词的拼写,因为我手边没有词典。
3. Many English words are derived from Latin.
   许多英文单词源于拉丁文。
4. All the words beside the central idea should be crossed out.
   凡偏离中心思想的词语都应通通删掉。
5. The editor eliminated slang words from the essay.
   编辑将俚语从这篇文章中剔除。
6. These words can't be staled by repetition.
   这些词语不会因为经常使用而变成陈词滥调。
7. He gave me his visiting card, with a few words in pencil.
   他把他的名片给我,上面有几个铅笔字。
8. I don't believe a word of his story.
   他说的这件事我一句话都不相信。
9. At the press conference, the reporters copied down every word spoken by the prime minister.
   在新闻发布会上,记者们逐字记下了首相的讲话。
10. Tell me what happened in your words.
    用你自己的话把发生的事告诉我。
11. Deeds are better than words when people are in need of help.
    当别人需要帮助时,行动胜于语言。
12. I would like a word with you.
    我想和你谈谈。
13. After a word with the colonel he went away .
    他和上校简单谈过之后就走了。
14. There's been no word from her for weeks.
    已经有好几个星期没有她的音信了。
15. Word came that I was needed at home.
    有信儿来说家里需要我。
16. Word has come that meeting will be held on Tuesday.
    通知已到,星期二开会。
17. Word is that the election will be held in June.
    有消息说选举将在六月份举行。
18. Word is that he's left the country.
    据说他已经离开这个国家了。
19. Word got round that he had resigned.
    谣传他已辞职。
20. Stay hidden until I give the word.
    我不下令就藏着别动。
21. Their word is law.
    他们的命令必须服从。
22. He gave the word and they let him in.
    他说出了口令,他们让他进去了。
23. The word now is “freedom”.
    现在的口号是“自由”。
24. I give you my word I'll go.
    我向你保证,我会去的。
25. Stand by your word.
    要守信用。
26. Hear The Word of God .
    听宣讲《圣经》。

用作动词 (v.)

用作及物动词

S+～+ n./pron.

1. Be careful how you word your answer.
   回答时要斟酌字句。
2. She worded the explanation well.
   她的解释措辞得体。
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3. The advice wasn't very tactfully worded.
   这份通知措辞不太得体。
4. The suggestion might be worded more politely.
   那项建议的措辞可以更婉转些。

其他

v -ed as Attrib.

1. This is a carefully worded contract.
   这是一份措辞严谨的合同。

经典引文

• Rome shall perishswrite that word In the blood that she has spilt.

  出自： W. Cowper

• We have striven..to draw some word from her; but she..answers nothing.

  出自： G. P. R. James

• To use his own words, he was in a cleft stick.

  出自： H. Conway

• Actions speak louder than words.

  出自：Proverb

• He words me, girls, he words me, that I should not Be noble to myself.

  出自：Anthony Cleopatra , Shakespeare

常用短语

用作名词 (n.)

a man of his word

守信用的人 a person who keeps his promise

at a word

立刻 right now; immediately

be as good as one's word

说话算数 keep one's promises

break one's word

食言 fail to keep a promise

eat one's words

收回前言 take back one's words

Famous last words!

你自称的!你说的! So you claim!

have a word in sb's ear

与…说悄悄话 speak to sb in private

have a word with

和…简单谈谈 talk briefly to sb

have the last〔final〕 word

强辩到底 make the final comment in an argument

have words

争吵 quarrel

in a word

总而言之 in brief〔conclusion〕

in other words

换句话说 putting in another way

in word

在口头上 orally

keep one's word

遵守诺言,守信用 keep a promise

man〔woman〕 of few〔many〕 words

沉默寡言〔多言〕的人 sb who says little〔much〕

my word!

〈口〉哎呀!天哪!好家伙! (exclamation of surprise)

not a word

什么也别说; 别说 not say anything; be silent

not in so many words

不明确地 not exactly

not the word for it

不恰当的字眼 an understatement

operative word

最重要的词 most significant word

pick one's words

谨慎措辞 choose those words that express one's meaning best, that will not cause offence, etc.

put in a good word for

为…说好话,为…说情 praise sb/sth; recommend sb/sth

swallow one's words

承认说错了话 admit that one has said sth wrong

take at sb's words

相信…的话; 照…的话做 believe sb without question; do sth at sb's words
take sb at sb's words
When the hotel manager promised us a first-class dinner, we foolishly took him at his words.

当旅馆经理许诺说给我们提供一流的饭菜时,我们傻乎乎地对他的话信以为真。
He suggested that if I was not satisfied I should leave, so I took him at his words.

他暗示说,如果我不满意就离开,于是我就照他的话做了。

take the words out of sb's mouth

抢先讲出某人要讲的话 anticipate what sb is about to say

upon my word

的确,真的 on my honour

with this〔these〕 words

说着就… as saying

word for word

一字不变地 exactly as spoken or written

words fail

无法用语言来表达,激动得说不出话来 be unable to find words to express one's feelings

词汇搭配

用作名词 (n.)

动词+～

• address a few words 讲几句话
• await word from sb 等待某人的消息
• break one's words 食言
• breathe a word 走漏消息
• bring word 带来消息
• choose a word 选择词
• coin a word 杜撰一个词
• cook up words 造新词
• cross out a word 划掉一个词
• cut out many words 删掉许多词
• digest a word 消化一个词
• doubt sb's words 怀疑某人的话
• drink in all the words 吸收所有的词语
• eat one's words 收回前言,认错,道歉
• exchange angry words 发生口角
• find words 找出言语(来表达)
• gain the good word of 博得…的赞扬
• get word 得到消息
• get a word 插嘴
• give one's word 保证,允许
• give the word 发出命令
• have words together 争吵
• have words with sb 与某人吵嘴
• have a word with sb 同某人谈一谈
• hunt up a word 查一个词
• keep one's word 信守诺言
• leave word 留言
• leave out a word 省略一个词,丢掉一个词
• look up a word (在词典里)查一个词
• memorize words 记单词
• play on words 玩弄字眼
• pronounce a word 读一个词
• put in words for 为…说几句话
• put the words into sb's mouth 教某人怎么讲
• quote a word 引用一个词
• receive word of 收到…消息
• regret one's words 为说过的话而后悔
• respect one's word 遵守自己许下的诺言
• say a word 说句话,进一步,走漏消息
• say a few words 说几句话
• say a good word for sb 为某人说好话
• send sb a word 给某人捎个信儿
• spell a word 拼写一个词
• stress the word 重读那个词
• take back one's word 收回自己的话
• take sb's word for it 相信了某人的话
• understand a word 理解某个词的意思
• use words 用词
• waste one's words 白费口舌
• weigh words 斟酌词句
• write a word 写一个词

形容词+～

• advance word 事先传出的消息
• angry words 气话
• beautiful words 优美的言辞
• big words 大话
• borrowed word 外来词
• broken words 断断续续的话
• burning words 热情洋溢的话
• choice words 精选的词句
• colorful words 丰富的言辞
• cross words 气话
• empty words 空洞的话,无意义的话
• everyday word 日常用语
• farewell words 送别词
• fighting words 容易引起争论的话,挑战性的话
• foreign word 外来词
• hard words 愤怒的话,激烈的话
• heated word 激烈的言词,争吵时使用的话
• high words 愤怒的话,激烈的话
• hollow words 虚假的言语
• honeyed words 甜言蜜语
• hot words 激烈的言词,争吵时使用的话
• household word 家喻户晓的词
• irresponsible words 不负责任的话
• key words 关键的字眼
• last words 临终遗言
• living words 现代语
• meaningful words 意味深长的言语
• meaningless words 无意义的话
• misspelled word 拼错的词
• native word 本国词,本地词
• pleasant words 动听的语言
• regional word 方言
• scientific word 科学用语
• semi-technical words 半科技词
• sharp words 愤怒的话,激烈的话
• simple word 简单的词
• sincere words 真诚的话
• small word 小词
• spoken words 口头语
• suggestive words 含蓄的话
• sweet words 甜言蜜语
• tearful parting words 伤感的离别之言
• the latest word 最新消息,最后消息
• uncleanly words 下流话
• unfamiliar word 生词
• unusual word 冷僻词
• warm words 忿怒的话,激烈的话
• written words 书面语
• wrong words 错词

名词+～

• dictionary word 词典里出现的词
• English words 英语单词
• law word 法律用语
• newspaper word 新闻用语
• slang word 俚语

介词+～

• at a word 立即,立刻
• in a word 简言之,总之
• in one's own words 用自己的话说
• in other words 换言之
• upon my word 的确,真的
• without a word 一声没吭

～+介词

• word in heavy type 黑体字
• words in season 时宜的话
• words of comfort 安慰的话
• words of command 命令
• words of complaint 怨言
• the W- of God 圣经
• words of praise 表扬的话
• word of six letters 六个字母的词
• words of thanks 感谢的话

用作动词 (v.)

～+名词

• word the explanation 解释

～+副词

• word accurately 准确地用言语表达
• word crudely 简单地用词语〔语言〕表达
• word felicitously 恰当地用言语表达
• word intelligibly 清楚地用语言表达
• word positively 明确地用词语表达
• word vaguely 含糊地表达
• word well 措辞得体

词语用法

n. (名词)

1. word的基本意思是“单词”,指语言中能独立存在的最小表意单位,也可指“(说的)话,话语,言语,谈话”等,是可数名词。
2. word也可作“消息,信息,谣言”“口令,号令,命令”等解,通常用作单数形式,作“消息,信息,谣言”解时,一般不与冠词连用,但作“口令,号令,命令”解时,可与定冠词the连用。
3. word还可作“诺言,保证”解,通常用作单数形式。
4. word还可指《圣经》,尤指“福音”,作此解时通常用作单数形式,并与定冠词the连用,首字母大写。

v. (动词)

1. word用作动词的意思是“用词语表达”,也可作“选用”解。
2. word是及物动词,接名词或代词作宾语,可用于被动结构。
3. word的过去分词worded可用作形容词,在句中作定语。

词义辨析

n. (名词)

at a word, in a word

• 这两个短语意思不同:at a word的意思是“一口气”“立刻”,用来加强谓语的语气; in a word的意思是“一句话”“总而言之”,用来总结全部意见,常放在句首。

in a word, in word

• 这两个短语意思不同:in word的意思是“口头上”“表面上”, in a word是“总而言之”的意思。

下面两个句子的意思不同:

• He was at a loss for word.
• 他一时找不到一个合适的词。
• He was at a loss for words.
• 他不知如何表达。

word，vocabulary，language，term，lexicon

• 这些名词均有“文字，词，语言”之意。
• word普通用词，指语言的最小单位的单词、字，也可指话、整句话或一段话。
• vocabulary集合名词，指词汇、语汇或词汇量。
• language普通用词，指国家、民族或种族内部使用，已经系统化的语言。
• term指专业术语。
• lexicon指某种语言、某人或某一知识领域的全部词汇。

常见错误

n. (名词)

1. 我要跟他说句话。

   误 I should like to have word with him.

   正 I should like to have a word with him.

2. 他们听到消息说足球比赛将在今晚电视实况转播。

   误 They had a word that the football match would be televised live this evening.

   正 They had word that the football match would be televised live this evening.

   析 have word是“听到消息〔新闻〕”的意思,“说句话”是have a word。

3. 对逐词背课文,我感到厌倦。

   误 I was tired of reciting the texts word after word.

   正 I was tired of reciting the texts word for word.

   析 “一字不变地,逐字(背诵或翻译)”是word for word,不是word after word。

4. 我说了什么错话吗?

   误 Have I said any wrong words?

   正 Have I said anything wrong?

   析 误句语法上没有错,但不符合英语习惯。

5. 他不遵守诺言。

   误 He broke his words.

   正 He broke his word.

   析 break one's word意为“不遵守诺言”, word在此短语中不用复数形式。

6. 我刚得知他到达的消息。

   误 I have just received the word of his arrival.

   正 I have just received word of his arrival.

7. 有消息传来说我们的篮球队赢了这场比赛。

   误 The word came that our basketball team had won the match.

   正 Word came that our basketball team had won the match.

   析 作“消息”“信息”解时, word前不加冠词。

8. 他大约是30年前开始当教师的,换句话说,他当教师已经有30年了。

   误 He began to work as a teacher some thirty years ago, in another word, he has been a teacher for thirty years.

   正 He began to work as a teacher some thirty years ago, in other words, he has been a teacher for thirty years.

   析 in other words是固定短语,意为“换句话说”。

9. 他带信给我说怀特先生不久将动身去美国。

   误 He carried me words that Mr.White would soon leave for America.

   正 He carried me word that Mr. White would soon leave for America.

   析 word作“消息”“信”解时,是不可数名词,其后不可加s。

10. 今晨我们争吵了。

    误 We had a word this morning.

    正 We had words this morning.

11. 他们曾为鸡毛蒜皮的小事同邻居吵过嘴。

    误 They had word with their neighbour over some trifles.

    正 They had words with their neighbours over some trifles.

    析 表示“同某人发生口角”时,用have words with sb, words用复数形式。

12. 他说的大话使我们都感到惊讶。

    误 His big word surprised us all.

    正 His big words surprised us all.

13. 我们绝不收回前言。

    误 We should on no account eat our word.

    正 We should on no account eat our words.

    析 习语big words, eat one's words中, words词尾的s不可省。

词源解说

• ☆ 直接源自古英语的word，意为演讲，谈话；最初源自原始日耳曼语的wurden，意为说。

近反义词

【近义词】

• account
• advice
• chat
• communication
• declaration
• edict
• expression
• message
• notice
• order
• password
• promise
• remark
• term
• couch
• explain
• express
• phrase
• put
• say
• write