“Word”非正式用法

1. Word can mean okay or just to communicate that you heard them.

Word 可以表示好的或表示你听到了。

 

E.g.: “I'll be there in 5 minutes.”

我五分钟后到。

“Word.”

知道了。

 

E.g.: “I'm going to the store, I'll be back later.”

我要去趟商店，很快回来。

“Word.”

好的。

 

Note: Here it's usually said quickly and indifferently.

注意：这种用法通常说得很快和漫不经心。

 

2. Word can mean cool, like:

Word 可以表示很酷，例如：

 

E.g.: “I got an A on my test.”

我考试得了A。

“Word.”

不错哦！

 

Note: Here it's used with a little more excitement, and it's a little more drawn out..

注意：此处的word要说的带有一些激动，并稍微拉长一下语调。

 

3. Word can be used in an annoyed or indifferent way, like yeah, whatever:

Word 可以用于表示被惹恼了或漫不经心，犹如“嗯，随便啦”的用法。

 

E.g. : “Hey man, you forgot to clean up.”

嗨，老兄，你忘了打扫了。

“Word.”

嗯…

 

E.g.: “I'm going to hang out with John (someone you don't like).”

我准备跟约翰一起出去逛逛。（你不喜欢的那个人）

“Word.”

随便你。

 

Note: Here it's used often with the roll of the eyes, and in annoyed sound in their voice. It's also a little drawn out..

注意：此处的word在说的时候经常会有翻白眼的动作，而且声音听起来有些不耐烦的感觉。同时也会有些拉长。

 

4. Word can be used to show disbelief, like “really?”

Word 可以表示不相信，类似于“真的吗？”

 

E.g.: “Yo, I got a new car.”

嘿，我买了辆新车。

“Word?!”

真的吗？

 

5. Word up is also sometimes used, but it has a slightly different meaning. It can mean I agree with what you're saying, usually with some enthusiasm.

Word up 有时也会用到，但它的意思有些不同。它可以表示“我同意你说的，通常带有一些激动兴奋的热情。”

 

E.g.: “Language Tips is amazing!”

英语点津太棒了！

“Word up!”

我同意你说的！

 

6. To put words in your mouth means to falsely or inaccurately report what you said.

To put words in your mouth表示错误地或不精准地报道你所说的话。

 

E.g.: “Hey man, that's not what I said. You're putting words in my mouth.”

嘿，朋友，那不是我说的。你这是强加于人。

 

7. To take the words out of my mouth means I was thinking the exact same thing.

To take the words out of my mouth 表示这正是我想说的。

 

E.g.: “I was just about to say that! You took the words right out of my mouth.”

我刚想说这个呢！你把我说的都说了。

 

8. Word on the street is a rumor or piece of information that is currently being talked about.

Word on the street 表示流言蜚语或部分正在被讨论的信息。

 

E.g.: “Word on the street is Chad has a fan club.”

听说查得有个粉丝俱乐部。

 

9. Word to the wise is a hint or brief explanation given.

Word to the wise表示明白人不用细说。

 

E.g.: “Word to the wise, don't go through the favelas in a BMW.”

明白人不用细说哈，不要坐着宝马车从贫民窟穿过。

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