区别辨析 give (me, us) the word, give one's word 与 say/speak the word

 (1) give (me, us) the word意为“说一声,下命令”。

  • The commander gave us the word to fire at the intruding enemy.
    指挥员下令要我们向入侵的敌人开火。
  • Any time you need any additional help just give me the word .
    什么时候需要帮助,尽管说一声。

 (2) give one's word意为“做出保证”。

  • give you my word (of honor) I will finish it next week.
    我向你保证我将在下周完成它。
  • He gave me his word that he would not have anything to do with those people.
    他向我保证,他不会跟那些人发生任何关系。

 (3) say/speak the word意为“只要说一声,告诉一声”。

  • If you get tired of the job, say the word .
    如果你对这工作厌烦了,就说一声。
  • I'll give any help you want; just say/speak the word .
    只要你说一声,我将给你提供你想要的任何帮助。