Word
“Word” 是一个英语词汇,主要指的是一个语句或者句子的基本单位,也可以指说的或者写的话。它有很多含义和用法。
- I’ve just received word that our flight has been cancelled. (我刚收到一条消息,说我们的飞行已经被取消。)
- Can I have a word with you? (我可以和你谈一下吗?)
- He broke his word and failed to deliver on his promises. (他食言了,没有履行他的承诺。)
“Word” 这个单词主要来源于古英语的 “wōrd”。
Word 是一个基本单词,没有明显的词根和词缀。
此词源自古英语,经过中世纪英语和早期现代英语的演变后,成为现今的 “word”。
Word 作为一个名词,其复数形式为 words。
你可以将 “word” 联想到 “world”,只不过少了一个 “l”,意思却变成了 “单词”。
“Every word he said was pure poetry. It was as if he was painting a picture with his words.” (他说的每个字都像纯粹的诗。就像他正在用他的词描绘一幅画。)