The words stood out clearly on the page.

那些字赫然写在纸上。

The word 'ginseng' comes from the Chinese word 'ren-shen'.

ginseng 这个词来自汉语的“人参”。

...swear words.

脏话

Do you enjoy word puzzles?

你喜欢字谜游戏吗？

I was devastated when her words came true.

她的话应验了，我伤心欲绝。

The words of the young woman doctor echoed in his ears. [+ of]

那位年轻女医生的话在他耳畔回响。

Allied military leaders have said they want actions, not words.

盟军领导人说他们要的是行动，不是空话。

Can you hear the words on the album?

你听得清这张专辑中的歌词吗？

I think it's time you had a word with him. [+ with]

我觉得你该跟他谈谈了。

James, could I have a quiet word?.

詹姆斯，我能和你私下说几句吗？

It's the detective-sergeant. He wants a word.

这位是探长，他想找你聊两句。

A word of warning. Don't stick too precisely to what it says in the book. [+ of]

提醒一句：不要过于迷信书上的话。

May I also say a word of thanks to all the people who sent letters.

请允许我也向所有来信的人表示感谢。

I can't understand a word she says.

她说的我一点儿也不懂。

I bet he doesn't remember a single word.

我敢说他一个字都不记得。

Not a word was spoken.

一言未发。

There is no word from the authorities on the reported attack. [+ from]

所报道的袭击事件没有得到当局的证实。

Word has been spreading fast of the incidents on the streets.

有关街头骚乱的消息迅速传播开来。

Both men sent word that they had retired for the evening.

两个男人都传话说他们已经就寝了。

...an adult who gave his word the boy would be supervised.

一位承诺监护这个男孩的成年男子

He simply cannot be trusted to keep his word.

根本不能相信他会信守诺言。

I want nothing said about this until I give the word.

没有我的命令，不准议论这件事。

If I had written the letter, I might have worded it differently. [VERB noun adv./prep.]

如果换作我写这封信，我或许会用不同的措辞。

So many people think feminism is a dirty word.

这么多人都认为女权主义是个龌龊的字眼。

He has had to eat his words about the company being recession-proof.

他不得不收回他说过的公司能免受经济衰退影响的话。

He's a man of few words, very polite and unassuming.

他是个沉默寡言的人，彬彬有礼，待人谦和。

It's essential you make the right decisions from the word go.

关键是从一开始就作出正确的决定。

Melina was hanging on his every word, fascinated.

梅利娜凝神细听着他的每句话，被深深吸引住了。

The press never has a good word to say about them.

新闻界从来没说过他们的好话。

She doesn't have a kind word for anyone.

她对谁都是冷言冷语。

We had words and she stormed out.

我们争执了起来，她夺门而出。

I shall have words with these stupid friends of mine!

我真应该跟我这些愚蠢的朋友理论理论！

Even the Assistant Secretary of State had to admit that previous policy did not, in his words, produce results.

就连助理国务卿也不得不承认之前的政策并没有，用他的话说，收到成效。

Victor, in a word, got increasingly fed up.

总而言之，维克多越来越厌倦了。

'Shouldn't he be given the leading role?' — 'In a word — No.'

“难道不该让他当主角吗？”—“一句话—不行。”

She does like to have the last word in any discussion.

她确实喜欢商量什么事都最终自己说了算。

The final word will still come from the Secretary of State.

最后仍然要由国务卿来定夺。

The spa is the last word in luxury and efficiency.

这家矿泉疗养浴场极尽奢华，功效极高。

I'm lost for words — it's fantastic.

我无以言表—太精彩了。

She was gaping at it, lost for words.

她目瞪口呆地看着这场面，一时语塞。

'And has she agreed to go with you?' — 'Not in so many words. But I read her thoughts'.

“她同意跟你一起去了吗？”—“没有直接说，但我知道她是怎么想的。”

That's what you'll end up with, you mark my words.

那就是将来你的下场，记住我的话。

The story has been passed down by word of mouth.

这个故事是口头流传下来的。

The mobile library services have been reorganised — in other words, they visit fewer places.

流动图书馆服务重新作了安排—换句话说，他们去的地方减少了。

Now tell us in your own words about the events of Saturday.

现在你来给我们讲讲星期六的活动吧。

Friends passed the word that the miners wanted to see him.

朋友们传话说矿工们想见他。

When I say the word, follow me down.

我一发话，就跟着我下来。

The community reacted quickly and spread the word about safe sex.

社区迅速作出反应，宣传安全性行为。

They're willing to take him at his word when he says, 'Oh, I made mistakes and now I'll change.'

只要他说“哦，我错了，现在我要改过自新”，他们就愿意当真。

You'll buy nothing but trouble if you buy that house, take my word for it.

你要是买那栋房子只会买来麻烦，我说的都是真的。

It's too stupid for words not having the machines switched on when they're most needed.

最需要这些机器时却不打开，真是愚蠢至极。

I feel simply too devastated for words.

我惊愕万分，不知说什么好。

How do I know that he will be true to his word?.

我怎么知道他会信守诺言呢？

They were as good as their word and stayed away.

他们信守诺言，离得远远的。

I don't try to memorize speeches word for word.

我不会试图一字不落地记住讲话要说的内容。