oral
/ˈɔːrəl/
CEFR level B2Topic EducationWord #3516 in the learning path
口头的；口述的
Definitions
adj. spoken rather than written
口头的；口述的
adj. relating to the mouth or taken through the mouth
口腔的；经口的
Example
Our teacher gave us oral feedback after each presentation.
每次展示后，老师都会给我们口头反馈。
Oral traditions preserve cultural knowledge in communities where historical events have rarely been recorded in writing.
在很少用文字记录历史事件的社群中，口述传统保存了文化知识。
Collocations
- oral examination
- oral tradition
- oral health
- oral medication
Word family
- orally (adv.)
Synonyms
- spoken
Antonyms
- written
Usage tip
oral既指口头的，也指口腔的；oral medication是口服药。
FAQ
- What does oral mean?
- spoken rather than written relating to the mouth or taken through the mouth
- How is oral pronounced?
- UK /ˈɔːrəl/, US /ˈɔːrəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
