/ˈsɪləbəl/ n.1.【言语】(set of units of sound)音节
We children called her Oma, accenting both syllables.我们小孩子都称她为“奥马”, 两个音节都重读。
2.【语言】(symbol standing for a syllable)(某些古老语言的书写系统中)代表音节的符号(或符号组合)
3.(least mention)只言片语
Don't breathe a syllable of it.这事半个字也不要透露。
4.in words of one syllable简单明了地;直截了当地
I told him in words of one syllable that I would not accept the nomination.我简单明了地告诉他, 我不会接受提名。