verbal

[US]/ˈvɜːbl/
[UK]/ˈvɜːrbl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. 词语的,言语的,字句的口头的动词的
n. 非谓语动词;非限定动词。
Word Forms
复数verbals

Phrases & Collocations

verbal communication

口头交流

verbal agreement

口头协议

verbal abuse

言语攻击

verbal warning

口头警告

verbal ability

n. 言语能力;语言能力

verbal instruction

口头指示;口授

non verbal

非用言语的

Example Sentences

a verbal agreement to sell.

口头销售协定。

a lot of verbal froth

花言巧语

a merely verbal distinction.

只是措辞上的差异

a verbal aptitude test.

文字理解程度的性向测试

spontaneous verbal utterance

朴素的语言发声

forms of non-verbal communication.

非语言交流的形式。

He launched into a verbal assault on tabloid journalism.

他口头对小报新闻进行了抨击。

a horizontal study of verbal ability; a horizontal transfer for an employee.

对语言能力的横向研究;一雇员职位的横向调动

untaught people whose verbal skills are grossly deficient;

语言技巧极度匮乏的没上过学的人们;

Real-world Examples

It's beyond my verbal description what I feel.

已经无法用言语描述我的感觉。

Source: VOA Standard August 2015 Collection

Remember, no verbal message is going to be faster than the verbal message.

记住,没有任何口头信息会比口头信息更快。

Source: Stanford Open Course: How to Communicate Effectively

The important thing here is that both motor and verbal tics are present.

只要能确认动作性、发声性抽动均存在即可。

Source: Osmosis - Mental Psychology

Great. I just have to warn you, it'll involve humiliation, degradation and verbal abuse.

太好了,只是我得警告你,你会被侮辱,丢面子以及被骂。

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

We transmit verbal information, ideas, feelings, emotions.

我们传递言语信息、想法、感受、情绪。

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Good grades, S.A.T. scores, basic verbal skills.

好成绩 SAT分数 基本语言能力。

Source: Modern Family Season 6

A verbal response would not be appropriate.

说任何话都不恰当。

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2014 Collection

Their memories are geared towards certain kinds of stimuli, either verbal or visual.

他们的记忆偏向于特定类型的刺激,无论是语言还是视觉刺激。

Source: Science in Life

OK. So, Phil, I know the verbal 'reach'.

好的。菲尔,我知道 reach 这个词。

Source: Learn English by following hot topics.

The abuse is verbal at first, then physical.

开始只是辱骂,后来就成了暴力殴打。

Source: Stephen King on Writing

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