word
US /wɝːd/
UK /wɝːd/
1.
单词, 词
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.
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The teacher asked the students to spell a difficult word.
老师要求学生拼写一个难的单词。
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I have a few words to say about this topic.
关于这个话题，我有几句话要说。
2.
消息, 指示, 口信
a command, signal, or message
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He sent word that he would be late.
他派人传话说他会迟到。
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I'll give you the word when it's time to start.
到时候我会给你指示。
1.
措辞, 表达
to express (something) in words
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I can't quite word my feelings about this.
我无法准确地表达我对这件事的感受。
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He carefully worded his apology to avoid further misunderstanding.
他仔细措辞了他的道歉，以避免进一步的误解。