- a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others (or sometimes alone) to form a sentence and typically shown with a space on either side when written or printed词, 字。
- a single distinct conceptual unit of language, comprising inflected and variant forms（包括屈折和变体形式的）词, 单词, 字。
- （一般作words）something that someone says or writes; a remark or piece of information话; 词句：
his grandfather's words had been meant kindly
他祖父说的话是一番好意
a word of warning.
一句警告话。
- mass noun speech as distinct from action（不同于行动的）言, 言语：
he conforms in word and deed to the values of a society that he rejects.
他在言行上都遵循他所摈弃的社会价值观。
- with negative
a word
even the smallest amount of something spoken or written一个字（所说或所写的最小量）： don't believe a word of it.
一个字也别信。
one's word
a person's account of the truth, especially when it differs from that of another person（尤指与他人不同的）证词：in court it would have been his word against mine.
在法庭上, 他的证词就会与我的不同。
one's word
a promise or assurance诺言; 保证：everything will be taken care of - you have my word.
一切都会关照好的-我向你保证。
words
the text or spoken part of a play, opera, or other performed piece; a script台词, 对白; 歌词：he had to learn his words.
他不得不记住他的台词。
words
angry talk口角, 吵架：her father would have had words with her about that.
她父亲准会为那事和她吵嘴。
- mass noun a message; news消息, 信息：
I was afraid to leave Edinburgh in case there was word from the War Office.
我不想离开爱丁堡, 怕万一陆军部有消息传来。
- a command, password, or motto命令; 口令; 格言：
someone gave me the word to start playing.
有人给了我开始比赛的口令。
- a basic unit of data in a computer, typically 16 or 32 bits long字（尤指16或32个字节的计算机数据基本单位）。
- choose and use particular words in order to say or write (something)选用词语表达（某事）, 措辞：
he words his request in a particularly ironic way
他选用极具嘲讽性的词语来表述他的请求
as adj., with submodifier (worded) a strongly worded letter of protest.一封措辞强硬的抗议信。
at a word
- as soon as requested一经要求, 立即：
ready to leave again at a word.
准备随时再离开。
be as good as one's word
- do what one has promised to do信守诺言。
have a word
- speak briefly to someone简短地和某人说话：
I'll just have a word with him.
我只想和他说一两句话。
have a word in someone's ear
- speak to someone privately and discreetly, especially to give them a warning和某人咬耳朵; 和某人私下谈; 私下警告某人。
in other words
- expressed in a different way; that is to say换句话说, 也就是说。
in so many words
- often with negative in the way mentioned直截了当地; 明确地：
I haven't told him in so many words, but he'd understand.
我没有直截了当地告诉他, 但他会明白的。
in a word
- briefly简而言之, 总之, 一句话。
keep one's word
- do what one has promised守信, 遵守诺言。
a man/woman of his/her word
- a person who keeps their promises守信的人, 遵守诺言的人。
（on/upon） my word
- an exclamation of surprise or emphasis我敢保证; 说实在话（表示惊讶或强调）：
my word, you were here quickly!
说真的, 你到这儿真快！
of few words
- taciturn沉默寡言的, 很少话的：
he's a man of few words.
他是个沉默寡言的人。
put something into words
- express something in speech or writing用言语表达：
he felt a vague disappointment which he couldn't put into words.
他感到些许无法用言语表达的失望之情。
put words into someone's mouth
- falsely or inaccurately report what someone has said硬说某人说过某些话。
- prompt or encourage someone to say something that they may not otherwise have said教某人怎样讲。
take someone at their word
- interpret a person's words literally or exactly, especially by believing them or doing as they suggest相信某人说的话是真的。
take the words out of someone's mouth
- say what someone else was about to say先说出某人想讲的话。
take someone's word (for it)
- believe what someone says or writes without checking for oneself轻信某人的话。
too - for words
- informal extremely-〈非正式〉很, 极：
going around by the road was too tedious for words.
沿路四处逛真是乏味, 简直无法用语言形容。
waste words
- talk in vain白费口舌。
- talk at length啰啰嗦嗦地说。
word for word
- in exactly the same or, when translated, exactly equivalent words逐字地, 一字不变地; 逐字翻译, 直译。
word of honour
- a solemn promise用名誉担保（表示正式许诺）：
I'll be good to you always, I give you my word of honour.
我将永远对你好, 我用我的名誉担保。
word of mouth
- spoken language; informal or unofficial discourse口语; 非正式（或非官方）话语。
the word on the street
- informal a rumour or piece of information currently being circulated〈非正式〉街头谣言; 街谈巷议。
words fail me
- used to express one's disbelief or dismay说不出话来; 无法用言语表达失望（或气馁）。
a word to the wise
- a hint or brief explanation given, that being all that is required对明白人不用细说。
wordage
nounwordless
adjectivewordlessly
adverbwordlessness
nounword up
- as imperative black English listen〈黑人英语〉听着：
word up, my brother, you got me high as a kite.
听着, 我的兄弟, 你把我灌得烂醉如泥了。