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
Well, what's the weather going to be like?
那么, 明天的天气怎样?
He that boasts of his own knowledge proclaims ignorance.