Definitions
n. The choice and style of words in speech or writing.
措辞；用词风格
n. The way someone pronounces words, especially how clearly.
吐字；发音方式
Example
Her formal diction sounded strange at our relaxed picnic.
在我们轻松的野餐聚会上，她正式的措辞听起来很不协调。
Writers often adapt their diction to make complex scientific ideas accessible to a wider audience.
作者常会调整措辞，让更广泛的读者能够理解复杂的科学概念。
Collocations
- formal diction
- poetic diction
- clear diction
Usage tip
既可指用词风格，也可指吐字是否清晰。
FAQ
- What does diction mean?
- The choice and style of words in speech or writing. The way someone pronounces words, especially how clearly.
- How is diction pronounced?
- UK /ˈdɪkʃən/, US /ˈdɪkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
