phrase
/freɪz/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #2333 in the learning path
短语；词组；惯用语
Definitions
n. a group of words expressing an idea or forming a unit
短语；词组；惯用语
v. to express something using particular words
措辞；用语言表达
Example
I learned a useful phrase in my English class today.
今天我在英语课上学到了一个实用短语。
Researchers must phrase survey questions carefully to avoid influencing participants and reducing the reliability of their findings.
研究人员必须仔细斟酌调查问题的措辞，以免影响参与者并降低研究结果的可靠性。
Collocations
- a common phrase
- a noun phrase
- phrase a question
- a useful phrase
Word family
- phrasing (n.)
- phrasal (adj.)
Synonyms
- expression
Usage tip
phrase是短语，不一定构成完整句子。
FAQ
- What does phrase mean?
- a group of words expressing an idea or forming a unit to express something using particular words
- How is phrase pronounced?
- UK /freɪz/, US /freɪz/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
