monosyllable
n
word with only one syllable, eg it, and, no 单音节词(如it、 and、 no)
speak in monosyllables, eg when not wanting to talk to sb 用单音节词说话(如不想和某人说话时). Cf 参看 disyllable.
🗣️ 情景例句
So, if you get this job, what abilities can you offer the company?
你如果得到这份工作,你能向公司提供什么才干?
The house needs painting.It's in bad condition.
房子需要上油漆。房子的情况很糟糕。
It was also thought that by removing their main supply of food, the Native Americans would be forced to give in.