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词汇 in words of one syllable
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in words of one syllable
if you explain something in words of one syllable, you do it in words that are very simple and easy to understand because the person you are speaking to is stupid.
I was trying to explain to him again, in words of one syllable, why safety regulations must be obeyed at all times.
idiomin words of one syllable BrEBrEsimple/not complicated if you explain something in words of one syllable, you try to make it simple and easy to understand, used especially when you are insulting someone by treating them as if they are stupid:Her husband never seemed to listen to her, so when he asked how she felt, she told him, in words of one syllable - 'Fed up with life.'It was a preposterous supposition. Don't you agree? Or would you prefer me to stick to words of one syllable?

in words of one syllable

In simple terms that are easy to understand. (Usually implying that the listener is unintelligent.) You're helping my brother set up his computer? Be sure you explain things in words of one syllable.

words of one syllable, in

In simple terms, as in I don't understand financial derivatives-can you explain them in words of one syllable? [Colloquial; 1920s]

in words of one syllable

If you explain something to someone in words of one syllable, you explain it very simply and clearly. I'm sure I don't have to spell things out in words of one syllable to you. He wanted to know if I would help out. I told him in words of one syllable that I would not. Note: You sometimes use this expression to suggest that the other person is stupid or slow to understand something.

in words of one syllable

using very simple language; expressed plainly.
1994 Canal & Riverboat Bear with me then, if I use words of one syllable now and again, in this series of articles for L drivers.

in words of one ˈsyllable

using very simple language so that somebody will understand: They didn’t seem to understand my explanation, so I explained it all again in words of one syllable.
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