| 释义 |
verbal/ˈvɜ:b(ə)l/ adj., n. & v.●adj. 1 of or concerned with words 词语的，言语的，文字的 made a verbal distinction 措辞上有差别 2 oral, not written 口头的，非书面的 gave a verbal statement 口头叙述 3 Gram. of or in the nature of a verb 【语法】动词的；源自动词的；有动词性质的 verbal inflections 动词的屈折变化 4 literal 逐字的，照字面的，一字不差的 a verbal translation 逐字翻译，直译 5 talkative, articulate 爱说话的；表达力强的 ●n. 1 Gram. 【语法】a a verbal noun 动词性名词，动名词 b a word or words functioning as a verb 动词性单词(或词组) 2 (usu. in pl. 通常用复数) Brit. slang a verbal statement, esp. one made to the police [英] [俚语] (尤指对警察的)口供 3 Brit. slang an insult; abuse [英] [俚语]责骂；辱骂 gave them a lot of verbals 把他们大骂一通 ●v. tr. (verballed, verballing) Brit. slang attribute a damaging statement to (a suspect) [英] [俚语]诱使(嫌疑犯)招供，使(嫌疑犯)招认 □ verbally adv.[Middle English from French verbal or Late Latin verbalis (as VERB)]■ Usage 用法说明 Some people reject sense 2 of verbal as illogical, and prefer oral. However, verbal is the usual term in expressions such as verbal communication, verbal contract, and verbal evidence. 有人认为 verbal 的释义 2 不合逻辑而宁愿使用 oral 。实际上， verbal 惯用于 verbal communication (口头交流)、 verbal contract (口头协定)、 verbal evidence (口头证供)等表达式中。 |