verbal
adj
noun
ˈvɜːbəl adj
1 spoken rather than written 口头的,非书面的
verbal agreement/instructions etc
2 relating to words or using words 与言辞有关的,用言辞的; 文字上的
verbal skills
语言技能
verbal abuse (=cruel words) from other kids on the street
来自街上其他孩子的谩骂
3 relating to a verb 动词的
verbal nouns
动名词
Her boss failed to stop the other workers from verbally abusing her.
她的老板没能阻止其他员工对她恶语相向。
noun
4 a word that has been formed from a verb, for example a GERUND , INFINITIVE , or PARTICIPLE 动词性单词 C | technical
5 relating to criticism, complaints, or an attack that you express in speech 〔批评、抱怨、攻击的〕不良言语 U
Maria was getting loads of verbal from her staff.
玛丽亚备受员工的责骂。