Word · Frequency #6629
spoken
口头的；口语的
Expressed in speech rather than in writing.
- 1.
Expressed in speech.
口头表达的
- 2.
Of a language, produced by articulate sounds.
(语言)以清晰的声音发出
（语言）口语的；以声音发出的；口头表达的；(语言)以清晰的声音发出；口头讲的；口语的；speak的过去分词
In use
Her spoken English is much better than her written English.
The exam includes both a written test and a spoken section.
He gave a spoken word performance at the local cafe.
spoken + noun
修饰名词，表示“口头的”
She is fluent in spoken English.
她的英语口语很流利。
be spoken
作表语，描述被使用或口头表达的状态
Several languages are spoken in this region.
这个地区使用多种语言。
the spoken word
固定短语，指口头表达的话语
The spoken word is more immediate than writing.
Connections
Collocations
- spoken word
- 口语，口头语言
- The spoken word is often more informal than written language.口头语言通常比书面语言更非正式。
- spoken language
- 口语，口头语言
- Learning a spoken language requires practice in listening and speaking.学习一门口语需要练习听和说。
- spoken English
- 英语口语
- She has excellent spoken English.她的英语口语非常好。
- spoken communication
- 口头交流
- Spoken communication is essential in meetings.口头交流在会议中至关重要。
- spoken conversation
- 口头对话
- The course focuses on developing spoken conversation skills.这门课程侧重于发展口头对话技巧。
- spoken dialogue
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想“speak”的过去分词，想象嘴巴说话，强调口头表达，与“written”对比。
Context & Register
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Grammar Note
通常用于名词前作定语，例如 spoken language。
Pronunciation & Spelling
All these words end with '-oken' and share the same vowel sound /əʊ/, making them perfect rhymes. However, be cautious of similar-looking words like 'taken' (/ˈteɪkən/) which have a different vowel sound and do not rhyme.
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇，值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
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