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。

　　Less Informal Uses of “Word”稍微正式点word口语用法

　　10. To give your word means to tell the truth:

　　To give your word 表示告诉你事实：

　　E.g.: “Will you be here when I get back? Give me your word.”

　　等我回来时你是否会在这?跟我说实话。

　　11. Don’t take my word for it is to trust what is being said:

　　Don’t take my word for it 表示相信你所听到的。

　　E.g.: “Papaya is delicious, but don’t just take my word for it, try it yourself.

　　木瓜很好吃，但是别光听我说，亲自尝一尝。

　　12. Keep your word, do what you have promised.

　　Keep your word表示信守诺言

　　E.g.: John gave his word to not eat meat for 30 days.

　　约翰发誓30天不吃肉。

　　E.g.: Remember John, you said you would go on a vegetarian diet for 30 days, keep your word.

　　记住约翰，你说过你要吃30天的素，要信守诺言哦。

　　13. To have a word is to have a quick conversation, to speak briefly.

　　To have a word 表示简单的聊几句，快速的对话。

　　E.g.: “I have some news, can I have a word with you real quick?”

　　我有一些新消息，能跟你简单说几句吗?

　　14. In other words, to express something in a different way. In other words is often abbreviated as i.e.

　　In other words表示换句话说，通常缩写为ie.

　　E.g.: “I got drunk at the bar last night, so in other words I’m getting better at holding my liquor.”

　　昨晚我在酒吧喝多了，换句话说我手握着酒杯感觉很好。

　　15. Just say the word means I am at your service, just tell me when you want to be served.

　　Just say the word 表示我随时为您服务，只要您需要，随时为您效劳。

　　E.g.: “Would you like some water?”“Not now, maybe later.”“Just say the word.”

　　您想要点水喝吗?现在不需要，待会吧。好的，需要时跟我说。

　　16. Word of mouth is when Information passed through people talking, not through the written language.

　　Word of mouth 指口口相传，而非通过书面语言。

　　“Capoeira was passed down through word of mouth.”

　　卡波耶拉(巴西战舞)是通过口口相传流传下来的。

　　17. Words fail me / at a loss for words means to be unable to speak. Often used to express disbelief or dismay.

　　Words fail me / at a loss for words 表示无法说话。通常用于表达怀疑、不相信或惊慌。

　　E.g.: “Words fail me, I don’t know what to say…” or “I can’t believe he did that, I’m at a loss for words…”

　　“太难以置信了，我都不知道说什么了”或“我很难相信他竟然那么说，我真是无语了”。

　　18. In your own words means to say it as you think it.

　　In your own words 表示按你想的说。

　　E.g.: In your own words, what does chapter 12 say?

　　用你自己的语言描述一下，第12个章节讲了什么?

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