word/wɜːd $ wɜːrd/

n.

➊ a single unit of language in writing or speech

➋ the things that sb said

n. [C]

➊ 词，单词：a new word 生词

◇a 200-word passage 一篇200词的短文

➋ 话：I don't remember his final words. 我不记得他最后的话了。

◇Retell the story in your own words. 用你自己的话重述这个故事。

◇He left without a word. 他一句话没说就走了。

in a word 简言之，一句话，总之：In a word, the story is funny. 总之，这个故事很有趣。

in other words 换言之，换句话说，也就是说：The story attracts few readers; in other words, it is boring. 这个故事没有吸引到什么读者，也就是说，有点乏味。

have a word with sb 和…谈谈；与…说句话：Could I have a word with you? 我可以和你谈谈吗？

keep one's word 守信：You'd better keep your word. 你应该守信用。

常犯错误

✗ Your performance is not good enough. In other word, you are not accepted.

✓ Your performance is not good enough. In other words, you are not accepted. 你的表现不够好。换言之，您未被录用。

常犯错误

✗ Could I have words with you?

✓ Could I have a word with you? 我可以与你说句话吗？

[✌have words with sb有特别的含义，意为“与某人吵架”]