E.g.: “Word to the wise, don’t go through the favelas in a BMW.”
明白人不用细说哈,不要坐着宝马车从贫民窟穿过 。
Less Informal Uses of “Word”稍微正式点word口语用法
10. To give your word means to tell the truth:
To give your word 表示告诉你事实:
E.g.: “Will you be here when I get back? Give me your word.”
等我回来时你是否会在这?跟我说实话 。
11. Don’t take my word for it is to trust what is being said:
Don’t take my word for it 表示相信你所听到的 。
E.g.: “Papaya is delicious, but don’t just take my word for it, try it yourself.
木瓜很好吃,但是别光听我说,亲自尝一尝 。
12. Keep your word, do what you have promised.
Keep your word表示信守诺言
E.g.: John gave his word to not eat meat for 30 days.
约翰发誓30天不吃肉 。
E.g.: Remember John, you said you would go on a vegetarian diet for 30 days, keep your word.
记住约翰,你说过你要吃30天的素,要信守诺言哦 。
13. To have a word is to have a quick conversation, to speak briefly.
To have a word 表示简单的聊几句,快速的对话 。
E.g.: “I have some news, can I have a word with you real quick?”
我有一些新消息,能跟你简单说几句吗?
14. In other words, to express something in a different way. In other words is often abbreviated as i.e.
In other words表示换句话说,通常缩写为ie.
E.g.: “I got drunk at the bar last night, so in other words I’m getting better at holding my liquor.”
昨晚我在酒吧喝多了,换句话说我手握着酒杯感觉很好 。
15. Just say the word means I am at your service, just tell me when you want to be served.
Just say the word 表示我随时为您服务,只要您需要,随时为您效劳 。
E.g.: “Would you like some water?”“Not now, maybe later.”“Just say the word.”
您想要点水喝吗?现在不需要,待会吧 。好的,需要时跟我说 。
16. Word of mouth is when Information passed through people talking, not through the written language.
Word of mouth 指口口相传,而非通过书面语言 。
“Capoeira was passed down through word of mouth.”
卡波耶拉(巴西战舞)是通过口口相传流传下来的 。
17. Words fail me / at a loss for words means to be unable to speak. Often used to express disbelief or dismay.
Words fail me / at a loss for words 表示无法说话 。通常用于表达怀疑、不相信或惊慌 。
E.g.: “Words fail me, I don’t know what to say…” or “I can’t believe he did that, I’m at a loss for words…”
“太难以置信了,我都不知道说什么了”或“我很难相信他竟然那么说,我真是无语了” 。
18. In your own words means to say it as you think it.
In your own words 表示按你想的说 。
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