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
I expect that I will be back on Sunday.
我预计星期日回来。
I was listening to the radio.
我正在听收音机。
He has retired from political life and gone to live abroad!