Word · Frequency #4311
verbal
词语的;言语的;由词语构成的
of or relating to words
- 1.
Of or relating to words.
与词语相关的。
- 2.
communicated in the form of words
以文字形式传达的
- 3.
Concerned with the words, rather than the substance of a text.
关注文本的词语而非内容。
- 4.
of or relating to or formed from words in general
与词语相关或由词语构成的
- 5.
Consisting of words only.
仅由词语组成的。
- 6.
of or relating to or formed from a verb
与动词相关或由动词构成的
- 7.
Expressly spoken rather than written; oral.
口头的,而非书面的。
- 8.
Derived from, or having the nature of a verb.
源自动词或具有动词性质的。
- 9.
Used to form a verb.
用于构成动词。
- 10.
Capable of speech.
能够说话的。
- 11.
Word for word.
逐字的。
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
In use
She gave only a verbal agreement, but I still trusted her.
The teacher asked for a verbal explanation rather than a written essay.
He has strong verbal skills and can express his ideas clearly.
verbal imagery
a verbal protest
verbal ability
verbal adjectives like `running' in `hot and cold running water'
Connections
Word family
- verbals
- plural
Learner notes
Grammar Note
verbal 作‘口头的/文字的/动词的’解时,常作定语,也可作表语,且不直接接介词短语。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from DICTIONARY_API_DEV, ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.