Word，讓你雅思口語(yǔ)高級(jí)起來(lái)

 “Word”，作為一個(gè)“單詞”，怎樣讓它在口語(yǔ)表達(dá)中高級(jí)起來(lái)？一起學(xué)習(xí)一下，記得回顧 

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Word can mean okay or just to communicate that you heard them

Word 可以表示好的或表示你聽(tīng)到了。

E.g.: “I’ll be there in 5 minutes.”

我五分鐘后到。

“Word.”

知道了。

E.g.: “I’m going to the store, I’ll be back later.”

我要去趟商店，很快回來(lái)。

“Word.”

好的。

Note: Here it’s usually said quickly and indifferently.

注意：這種用法通常說(shuō)的很快和漫不經(jīng)心。

2

Word can mean cool, like:

Word 可以表示很酷，例如：

E.g.: “I got an A on my test.”

我考試得了A。

“Word.”

不錯(cuò)哦!

Note: Here it’s used with a little more excitement, and it’s a little more drawn out..

注意：此處的word要說(shuō)的帶有一些激動(dòng)，并稍微拉長(zhǎng)一下語(yǔ)調(diào)。

3

Word can be used in an annoyed or indifferent way, like yeah, whatever:

Word 可以用于表示被惹惱了或漫不經(jīng)心，猶如“嗯，隨便啦”的用法。

E.g. : “Hey man, you forgot to clean up.”

嗨，老兄，你忘了打掃了。

“Word.”

嗯…

E.g.: “I’m going to hang out with John (someone you don’t like).”

我準(zhǔn)備跟約翰一起出去逛逛。(你不喜歡的那個(gè)人)

“Word.”

隨便你。

Note: Here it’s used often with the roll of the eyes, and in annoyed sound in their voice. It’s also a little drawn out..

注意：此處的word在說(shuō)的時(shí)候經(jīng)常會(huì)有翻白眼的動(dòng)作，而且聲音聽(tīng)起來(lái)有些不耐煩的感覺(jué)。同時(shí)也會(huì)有些拉長(zhǎng)。

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Word can be used to show disbelief, like “really?”

Word 可以表示不相信，類(lèi)似于“真的嗎?”

E.g.: “Yo, I got a new car.”

嘿，我買(mǎi)了輛新車(chē)。

“Word?!”

真的嗎?

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Word up is also sometimes used, but it has a slightly different meaning. It can mean I agree with what you’re saying, usually with some enthusiasm.

Word up 有時(shí)也會(huì)用到，但它的意思有些不同。它可以表示“我同意你說(shuō)的，通常帶有一些激動(dòng)興奮的熱情。”

E.g.: “Shinyway is amazing!”

新通太棒了!

“Word up!”

我同意你說(shuō)的!

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To put words in your mouth means to falsely or inaccurately report what you said.

To put words in your mouth表示錯(cuò)誤地或不精準(zhǔn)地報(bào)道你所說(shuō)的話。

E.g.: “Hey man, that’s not what I said. You’re putting words in my mouth.“

嘿，朋友，那不是我說(shuō)的。你這是強(qiáng)加于人。

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To take the words out of my mouth means I was thinking the exact same thing.

To take the words out of my mouth 表示這正是我想說(shuō)的。

E.g.: “I was just about to say that! You took the words right out of my mouth.”

我剛想說(shuō)這個(gè)呢!你把我說(shuō)的都說(shuō)了。

8

Word on the street is a rumor or piece of information that is currently being talked about.

Word on the street 表示流言蜚語(yǔ)或部分正在被討論的信息。

E.g.: “Word on the street is Chad has a fan club.”

聽(tīng)說(shuō)查得有個(gè)粉絲俱樂(lè)部。

9

Word to the wise is a hint or brief explanation given.

Word to the wise表示明白人不用細(xì)說(shuō)。

E.g.: “Word to the wise, don’t go through the favelas in a BMW.”

明白人不用細(xì)說(shuō)哈，不要坐著寶馬車(chē)從貧民窟穿過(guò)。

10

To give your word means to tell the truth:

To give your word 表示告訴你事實(shí)：

E.g.: “Will you be here when I get back? Give me your word.”

等我回來(lái)時(shí)你是否會(huì)在這?跟我說(shuō)實(shí)話。

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Don’t take my word for it is to trust what is being said:

Don’t take my word for it 表示相信你所聽(tīng)到的。

E.g.: “Papaya is delicious, but don’t just take my word for it, try it yourself.

木瓜很好吃，但是別光聽(tīng)我說(shuō)，親自嘗一嘗。

12

Keep your word, do what you have promised.

Keep your word表示信守諾言

E.g.: John gave his word to not eat meat for 30 days.

約翰發(fā)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.

記住約翰，你說(shuō)過(guò)你要吃30天的素，要信守諾言哦。

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To have a word is to have a quick conversation, to speak briefly.

To have a word 表示簡(jiǎn)單的聊幾句，快速的對(duì)話。

E.g.: “I have some news, can I have a word with you real quick?”

我有一些新消息，能跟你簡(jiǎn)單說(shuō)幾句嗎?

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In other words, to express something in a different way. In other words is often abbreviated as i.e.

In other words表示換句話說(shuō)，通�？s寫(xiě)為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，換句話說(shuō)我手握著酒杯感覺(jué)很好。

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Just say the word means I am at your service, just tell me when you want to be served.

Just say the word 表示我隨時(shí)為您服務(wù)，只要您需要，隨時(shí)為您效勞。

E.g.: “Would you like some water?”“Not now, maybe later.”“Just say the word.”

您想要點(diǎn)水喝嗎?現(xiàn)在不需要，待會(huì)吧。好的，需要時(shí)跟我說(shuō)。

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In your own words means to say it as you think it.

In your own words 表示按你想的說(shuō)。

E.g.: In your own words, what does chapter 12 say?

用你自己的語(yǔ)言描述一下，第12個(gè)章節(jié)講了什么?