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verbally

UK //ˈvɜː.bəl.i//US //ˈvɝː.bəl.i//

词源

源自拉丁语 'verbum'(意为“单词”或“言语”),通过古法语 'verbal' 进入英语,加上副词后缀 '-ly' 构成。

adverb

❶ 通过口头语言的方式,指用说话而非书面或其他形式表达或传达信息。

“She agreed to the terms verbally but didn't sign the contract.”

(她口头同意了条款,但没有签署合同。)

“The teacher explained the concept verbally to the students.”

(老师口头向学生们解释了这个概念。)

同义词:orally, spoken, vocally

常见短语

verbally abusive — 指用言语进行侮辱或伤害的行为,通常用于描述争吵或虐待情境中的语言暴力。

“He became verbally abusive when he was angry.”

(他生气时变得言语侮辱。)