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diction is [adjective]
使用形容词描述发音或措辞的清晰度。
His diction is exceptionally clear.
他的措辞异常清晰。
措辞；用词；表达方式
dictions — plural of diction
先理解核心含义，再看它在真实句子里的用法。
措辞；用词；表达方式
Choice and use of words; the manner in which something is expressed.
His diction is exceptionally clear.
他的措辞异常清晰。
Choice and use of words, especially with regard to effective communication.
发音清晰度,以听众能理解为标准
the articulation of speech regarded from the point of view of its intelligibility to the audience
The effectiveness and degree of clarity of word choice and expression.
措辞方式
the manner in which something is expressed in words; - G.S.Patton
The politician's clear diction helped the audience understand his complex arguments.
这位政治家清晰的发音帮助听众理解他复杂的论点。
The drama teacher praised the student for her excellent diction during the monologue.
戏剧老师称赞学生在独白中出色的发音清晰度。
His formal diction made the speech sound more professional.
他正式的措辞使演讲听起来更专业。
使用形容词描述发音或措辞的清晰度。
His diction is exceptionally clear.
他的措辞异常清晰。
介词短语作状语，修饰动词。
She read the poem with perfect diction.
她以完美的发音朗读了这首诗。
动词搭配，表示改善发音或措辞。
He took voice lessons to improve his diction.
他上声乐课来改进发音。
Not this
She has a good diction.
Use this
She has good diction.
diction 是不可数名词，不能加不定冠词 a。
Not this
Please check the diction for the spelling.
Use this
Please check the dictionary for the spelling.
diction 指措辞或发音方式，而 dictionary 是词典。此处需要名词‘词典’。
Focus on the distinctions below. Other candidates are kept compact until a reliable usage note is available.
清晰的吐字发音
The actor's clear diction made every line easy to understand.
那位演员清晰的吐字让每一句台词都容易听懂。
诗歌用语；诗化措辞
The poem is written in a formal, poetic diction.
这首诗采用正式、诗化的措辞写成。
措辞严谨；仔细斟酌的用词
Her careful diction in the report avoided any ambiguity.
她在报告中的措辞严谨，避免任何歧义。
精确的措辞
Scientific writing requires precise diction.
科学写作要求措辞精确。
非正式用词；口语化措辞
His informal diction made the lecture feel friendly.
他非正式的用词让讲座显得亲切。
不要在表示“听写”时用“diction”（措辞）——那是文字犯罪。（出自“Weird Al” Yankovic 的歌曲《Word Crimes》）
Her clear diction made every word easy to understand.
她清晰的发音让每个词都容易听懂。
Use dictions naturally, then get feedback on meaning, tone, grammar, and phrasing.
Revisit a common error or keep this word in your review list.
把 diction 想成「词典」：认真查词典，选词准确、发音吐字清晰，就是 diction。
语域：formal 常见场景：literary analysis、speech and elocution training diction 属于较正式的用词。表示“措辞”时多用于文学、修辞或写作讨论；表示“吐字清晰度”时多用于演讲、播音或声乐训练。日常口语中更常说 wording 或 pronunciation。
不可数名词，无复数形式
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