Dreye權威釋義

n.

詞，單字[C]
（簡短的）一句話[S]
He threw in a word or two now and again.
他不時插一兩句話。
話，談話；言辭；歌詞[S1][P1]
I cannot remember the words of the song.
我忘了那首歌的歌詞。
消息，音訊；傳說[U][E][（+of）][+that]
He sent word to us that he would not be able to come.
他帶信來，說他來不了。
最貼切的字眼[the S]
口令；暗號[the S]
命令，指示[the S]
The general gave the word to execute the deserters.
將軍下令處決逃兵。
諾言[S]
He is a man of his word.
他是個信守諾言的人。
口角，爭論[P]
Sarah had words with her brother this morning.
今天上午賽拉與她兄弟吵過嘴。
【宗】（大寫）聖經，福音[the S]

vt.

as good as one's word

break one's word

by word of mouth

eat one's words

收回前言；承認錯誤
Don't brag so much. I guarantee you will eat your words sooner or later.
別說大話，我保證你遲早要收回前言，承認錯誤。
He said that no one could beat him, but he had to eat his words after losing several games.
他說沒人能打敗他，可是輸了幾場比賽後，他只好收回自己說的話。

in a word

keep one's word

put in a good word for

take sb. at his word

相信某人說的是真話
He says call in on him any time, but he doesn't expect you to take him at his word.
他說隨時可以去看他，可是他不指望你當真。

weigh one's words

斟酌詞句
I knew my father would be angry if he knew I was in debt, and I weighed my words carefully before asking him for money.
我知道我父親要是知道我欠債了準會生氣，所以在向他要錢時我仔細斟酌了詞句。

word for word

have a word (with)

同義:

vt.用言辭表達；傳達

同義參見:

以上來源於：《英漢大辭典》

n.

a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used to form sentences with others.
a remark or statement.
▸ [with neg.] (a word) even the smallest amount of something spoken or written:
don't believe a word.

▸ (words) angry talk.

▸speech as distinct from action.

▸communication; news.
(the word) a command, slogan, or signal.
(one's word) a person's account of the truth, especially when it differs from that of another person.
▸a promise or assurance.
(words) the text of a play, opera, or other performed piece.
a basic unit of data in a computer, typically 16 or 32 bits long.

v.

at a word
as soon as requested.
be as good as one's word
do what one has promised.
have a word
speak briefly to someone.
have a word in someone's ear
Brit. speak to someone privately and discreetly.
in other words
that is to say.
in so many words
[often with neg.] precisely in the way mentioned.
in a word
briefly.
a man (or woman) of his (or her) word
a person who keeps their promises.
on (or upon) my word
an exclamation of surprise or emphasis.
put words into someone's mouth
1. inaccurately report what someone has said.
2. prompt someone to say something inadvertently.
take someone at their word
interpret a person's words literally.
take the words out of someone's mouth
say what someone else was about to say.
take someone's word (for it)
believe what someone says or writes without checking for oneself.
too —— for words
informal extremely ——.
waste words
talk in vain.
the Word (of God)
1. the Bible, or a part of it.
2. Jesus Christ (see Logos).
word for word
in exactly the same or, when translated, exactly equivalent words.
word of honour
a solemn promise.
word of mouth
spoken communication as a means of transmitting information.
the word on the street
informal a current rumour or piece of information.
a word to the wise
a hint or brief explanation given, that being all that is required.

OE, of Gmc origin.

以上來源於：《簡明牛津英語詞典》