(especially of an examination) oral rather than written
(尤指考试)口头的。
orally rather than in writing
口头地。
(亦作viva)
Brit. an oral examination, typically for an academic qualification
〈英〉(尤指为取得学术资格的)口试。
词源
mid 16th cent.: from medieval Latin, literally 'with the living voice'.