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word BRIEF STATEMENTHwV:d, $wV:rdn [U]a brief discussion or statement谈话,词句,言语The manager wants a word.经理想谈一谈。I was hoping you might put in a good word for (= say positive things about) me with your boss.我希望你能在你的老板面前替我美言几句。Could I have a word (with you) about the sales figures?我能和你谈一下销售额吗?I'd like a quick/brief word (with you) before the meeting.在开会前,我想(同你)匆匆地/简单地说句话。Perhaps you would have a quiet word with Simon (= gently explain to him) about the problem.也许你可以和气地向西蒙解释一下这个问题。A word in someone's ear is a piece of secretly given advice or information.耳语,悄悄话,私房话I think I'd better have a quick word in Patrick's ear and ask him not to mention it to anyone.我想我最好快对帕特里克私下讲讲,请他不要对任何人提起这件事。In a word (= Briefly and directly), she's lying.总之,她在撒谎。
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