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
So that's it.
原来是这件事。
Do as the Romans do(or Do as they do at Rome).
入乡要随俗。
or even the universe itself, must in the nature of things 'wear out'.