relating to words 文字的;言语的;词语的 spoken, not written 口头(而非书面)的 a verbal agreement/warning 口头协议/警告 verbal instructions 口头指示
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grammar )语法 relating to verbs 动词的 a verbal noun (= a noun formed from a verb, for example smoking) 动名词
Word Originlate 15th cent. (describing a person who deals with words rather than things): from French, or from late Latin verbalis, from verbum ‘word’.