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
If I work hard now, when I retire I'll be very well off financially.
如果我现在努力工作的话,退体后就会很富有。
I'm looking for a part-time job to help put me through school.