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diction

UK //ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n//US //ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n//

词源

源自拉丁语 'dictio',意为 '说话' 或 '表达',后经古法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指说话或写作时对词语的选择和使用方式,强调用词的准确性和恰当性。

“The poet's diction is simple yet powerful.”

(这位诗人的用词简洁而有力。)

“Her diction in the speech was very clear and precise.”

(她在演讲中的措辞非常清晰准确。)

❶ 在表演或朗诵中,指发音的清晰度和准确性。

“The singer's diction was perfect, every word was clear.”

(这位歌手的发音完美,每个词都很清晰。)

“Actors must work on their diction to be understood on stage.”

(演员必须练习发音,以确保在舞台上能被听懂。)

同义词:wording, phraseology, enunciation

常见短语

clear diction — 指发音或措辞非常清晰,易于理解。

“The news anchor is known for her clear diction.”

(这位新闻主播以发音清晰著称。)

formal diction — 指在正式场合或写作中使用的高雅或规范的措辞。

“The legal document was written in very formal diction.”

(这份法律文件的措辞非常正式。)