verbal + noun
verbal 作定语，常表示口头的、言语的。
They had a verbal agreement, not a written one.
他们有一个口头协议，而不是书面协议。
词语的；言语的；由词语构成的
口头表达的；非书面形式的；用词语表达的；仅由词语构成的；动词的；由动词构成的；构成动词的；逐字对应的；一字不差的；只重字词的；不顾实质内容的
与词语相关的。
Of or relating to words.
以文字形式传达的
communicated in the form of words
关注文本的词语而非内容。
Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
与词语相关或由词语构成的
of or relating to or formed from words in general
仅由词语组成的。
Consisting of words only.
与动词相关或由动词构成的
of or relating to or formed from a verb
口头的,而非书面的。
Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.
源自动词或具有动词性质的。
Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.
用于构成动词。
Used to form a verb.
能够说话的。
Capable of speech.
逐字的。
Word for word.
She gave only a verbal agreement, but I still trusted her.
她只给了口头同意，但我仍然信任她。
用法提示：此处 verbal 作形容词，意为“口头的”，修饰 agreement。
AI contextual example
The teacher asked for a verbal explanation rather than a written essay.
老师要求口头解释，而不是书面文章。
用法提示：此处 verbal 作形容词，表示“口头的”，与 written 相对。
AI contextual example
He has strong verbal skills and can express his ideas clearly.
他有很强的语言表达能力，能清晰地表达自己的想法。
用法提示：此处 verbal 作形容词，表示“语言的、言语的”，修饰 skills。
AI contextual example
verbal 作定语，常表示口头的、言语的。
They had a verbal agreement, not a written one.
他们有一个口头协议，而不是书面协议。
作表语时，强调仅以口头形式存在，而非书面形式。
Their agreement was only verbal.
他们的协议只是口头的。
此义指能够说话或用言语表达。
Most children become verbal before their second birthday.
大多数孩子在两岁前就能开口说话了。
grammar · medium
易错句子He explained the rule verbal.
正确表达He explained the rule verbally.
verbal 是形容词，只能作定语或表语，不能修饰动词。句中需要修饰 explained 的副词，所以要用 verbally（口头地、用言语地）。
grammar · medium
易错句子My verbal English is too poor to attend the meeting.
正确表达My spoken English is too poor to attend the meeting.
汉语“口语英语”不能逐字译成 verbal English；表示一门语言的口头表达能力，英语固定说 spoken English（或 oral English）。verbal 意为“言辞的、口头的”，不与语言名称搭配来表示口语水平。
grammar · medium
易错句子Please add a verbal to this sentence.
正确表达Please add a verb to this sentence.
verbal 只是形容词，意为“与动词有关的”，不能名词化来指“动词”本身；汉语“动词”对应的英语名词是 verb。
口头沟通
Effective verbal communication is essential in a team.
有效的口头沟通在团队中至关重要。
口头协议
They had a verbal agreement, but nothing was written down.
他们有一个口头协议，但没有写下来。
言语辱骂
The coach was accused of verbal abuse.
这位教练被指控言语辱骂。
口头警告
He received a verbal warning for being late.
他因迟到收到了口头警告。
语言表达能力
Her verbal skills helped her succeed in the debate.
她的语言表达能力帮助她在辩论中获胜。
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The test measures verbal reasoning and problem-solving.
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