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| /ˈvɜːbl/ |
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| 1 | using words or relating to words 用言辞的；用文字的；文字上的 |
| Verbal ability is dominant in the left side of the brain. 语言能力主要受左脑控制。 |
| | 1a | using words, not physical force 动嘴（不动手）的 | | Make sure the discussion remains purely verbal. 要保证大家完全保持动嘴讨论而不能动手。 | | verbal abuse (=rude or offensive words) They can be subjected to verbal and physical abuse. 谩骂；辱骂 | |
| | 1b | using spoken communication rather than writing 口头的；非书面的 | | They had a verbal agreement for her to receive £3,000 a month. 他们有个口头协议，让她每月拿3,000英镑。 | |
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| 2 | linguistics acting as a verb or relating to a verb 用作动词的；动词的 |
| a verbal phrase 动词词组 |
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