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wording

UK /ˈwɜːdɪŋ/US /ˈwɜːrdɪŋ/

词源

源自中古英语 'word'(词)加上后缀 '-ing',表示与词语相关的行为或结果。

noun

❶ 指词语的选择和排列方式,特别关注表达是否准确、清晰或恰当。常用于讨论文本、演讲或法律文件中的语言表达。

“The wording of the contract needs to be precise to avoid misunderstandings.”

(合同的措辞需要精确以避免误解。)

“She changed the wording of her speech to make it more persuasive.”

(她修改了演讲的措辞,使其更有说服力。)

同义词:phrasing, diction, expression

常见短语

careful wording — 指在表达时特别注重用词的准确性和恰当性,常用于正式或敏感场合。

“The diplomat used careful wording to avoid offending anyone.”

(这位外交官使用了谨慎的措辞以避免冒犯任何人。)