“Word,” when used correctly, can be one of the most colorful and versatile words in the English language. Similar to the word “fuck,” “word” can be used to mean many different things. It is one of the rare words that can mean exact opposites, depending on context, tone, and body language.“Word” is also one of the most complicated words in the English language, simply because it has so many uses. To tell the difference between it’s many uses, you really need to pay attention to the context and intonation of the speaker.

　　“Word,”这个词用正确了会是英文中最丰富多彩而又灵活的单词。类似于单词“fuck”的效力，“word”可用于指许多不同的事物。它是少见的可以指相反意思的单词，取决于上下文情景，语气和肢体语言。“word”还是英语语言中最复杂的一个词之一。仅仅因为它有众多用法。想要真正区分这些词的用法，你需要认真观察上下文情景和说话者的语气。

　　Informal Uses of “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：这种用法通常说的很快和漫不经心。

　　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.: “Hujiang English is amazing!”

　　沪江英语太棒了!

　　“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。