It allows for this map between a symbol, say a spoken word, and any sort of thought we want to use.

语言允许在符号，比如说出的一个词，与我们想要使用的任何想法之间，存在着这种映射关系。

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So why is sorry such a tough word for many men to say?

那么，为什么“对不起”这句话许多男人就是很难以启齿哪？

youdao

Finally, I want to say a special word of thanks to the many people inside and outside the Bank who have publicly or privately expressed their support for me and asked me to stay.

最后，我想对世行内和世行外的许多在公开或者私下场合表示他们对我的支持和要求我留任的人们说一句特别的感谢话。

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She's also seen an increase in incorrect word use, with students reaching for a word that sounds correct, whose proper meaning is just a bit off from what they intend to say.

VOA: standard.2010.01.16

It allows for this map between a symbol, say a spoken word, and any sort of thought we want to use.

语言允许在符号,比如说出的一个词,与我们想要使用的任何想法之间,存在着这种映射关系

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It is hard to find anyone in Los Angeles who has a good word to say for this system, apart from the 15 council members.

ECONOMIST: Los Angeles

Not only is the BMA seeking to impose on my pleasure "for my own good, " it doesn't have a single good word to say about the beauty and savour of fat.

BBC: A VAT on fat?

"After I grilled the suspect for eight hours, I got him to sign this statement even though he didn't say a single word of it, " he says.

BBC: Japan crime: Why do innocent people confess?