| 单词 | speak |
| 释义 | speak [spi:k] (spoke, spoken) verb SAY WORDS 说话 ESSENTIAL intransitive or transitive ■to say words, to use the voice, or to have a conversation with someone 说话，谈话；说 •Would you mind speaking more slowly, please?请你再说慢点，好吗？ •"Can I speak to •If he tells Julie what I said, I'll never speak to •formal She spoke of •She speaks very highly of •I can certainly come but I can't speak for •formal Who is going to speak for •He's old enough to speak for •I went with Ava - speaking of •We've been invited to Rachel and Jamie's wedding - speaking of which •Speaking as •Sue speaks with an •Why are you speaking in a whisper •For five whole minutes, neither of them spoke a word broadly/historically/strictly, etc. speaking ■talking from a particular point of view （表示看问题的角度）大体上说／从历史的角度看／严格地说等 •Historically speaking, the island is of great interest.从历史的角度说，那个岛很值得注意。 •Generally speaking, it's quite a good school.总的来说，这是一所不错的学校。 •Strictly speaking (= If I behave according to the rules) , I should report it to the police.严格地说，我应该向警方告发这件事。 speak to sb ■to tell someone that they have done something wrong 责备（某人）；告诫（某人） •The manager promised that she would speak to the person responsible.经理答应说，她会告诫负责的那个人。 Common Learner Errors speak or talk?Warning: choose the correct verb!To talk about two people or a group of people having a conversation, the most usual verb is talk :✗ They spoke all night about their childhood memories.They talked all night about their childhood memories. [spi:k] (spoke, spoken) verb LANGUAGE 语言 ESSENTIAL transitive ■to (be able to) talk in a language （会）说，（会）讲（某种语言） •He speaks fluent French.他法语说得很流利。 •How many foreign languages do you speak?你会说几种外语？ •I couldn't speak a word of •I couldn't work out what language they were speaking.我无法理解他们说的是甚么语言。 [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb FORMAL TALK 正式谈话 ADVANCED intransitive ■to give a formal talk to a group of people 发言；讲话；演讲 •Who is speaking in the debate tonight?今天晚上的辩论谁发言？ •The Queen speaks to •Janet is speaking for [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb SUGGEST 建议 intransitive + adverb or preposition transitive literary ■to show or express something without using words （不用言语）表明，显示 •She was silent, but her eyes spoke her real feelings for him.她没有说话，不过她的眼神流露出了对他的真实感情。 •The whole robbery spoke of [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb be on speaking terms (also know sb to speak to) ■to know someone well enough to talk to them 熟识（某人） [spi:k] (spoke, spoken) verb none to speak of (also no sth to speak of) ■very little of something 不少，不值一提 •"Did you get much rain while you were in Singapore?" "None to speak of."“你在新加坡的时候，那里常下雨吗？”“非常少。” [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb not be on speaking terms ■If you are not on speaking terms with someone, you refuse to speak to them because you are angry with them （因生气）互不理睬； 冷战 •They had a quarrel last night and now they're not on speaking terms (with [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb so to speak ■used to explain that what you are saying is not to be understood exactly as stated 姑妄言之，可以说 •In that relationship it's very much Lorna who wears the trousers, so to speak (= Lorna makes all the important decisions).可以这么说，他们家里基本上是洛娜说了算。 [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb speak your mind ■to say what you think about something very directly 说出心里话，坦言直说 •He's certainly not afraid to speak his mind.他当然不怕说出自己的真正想法。 [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb speak for yourself informal ■something you say to someone to tell them that the opinion that they have just expressed is not the same as your opinion （用于表示不同意某人的观点）那是你自己的看法，我不是那样想的 •"We had a really boring trip." "Speak for yourself! I had a wonderful time!"“我们的旅行可真无趣。”“我可不这么想！我玩得很开心！” [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb speak too soon ■to say something which is quickly shown not to be true 过早下结论 •He won't be home for ages yet... Oh, I spoke too soon - here he is now!他暂时还不会到家……哦，我这话说得太早了——他回来了！ [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb speak to sb ■If something speaks to you, it has a special meaning or importance for you 对（某人）有特殊意义；对（某人）很重要 •That painting really speaks to me.那幅画确实吸引了我。 [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb speak volumes ■If something speaks volumes, it makes an opinion, characteristic or situation very clear without the use of words 使（看法、特点或情况）不言自明；清楚表明 •She said very little but her face spoke volumes.她没说甚么，但她脸上的表情说明了一切。 [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb Speak when you're spoken to! saying ■said to a child to tell them not to speak if no one speaks to them first 有问才答；要你说你才说 [spi:k] (spoke, spoken) verb speaks for itself ■If something speaks for itself, it is clear and needs no further explanation 不言自明，有目共睹 •The school's excellent record speaks for itself.学校的优秀成绩是有目共睹的。 [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb Phrasal Verbs speak out/up ADVANCED ■to give your opinion about something in public, especially on a subject which you have strong feelings about （尤指对有强烈共鸣的话题）公开发表意见，坦率说出 •If no one has the courage to speak out against [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb Phrasal Verbs speak up ADVANCED ■to speak in a louder voice so that people can hear you 提高嗓门，大声点说 •Could you speak up? We can't hear at the back.你能说大声点吗？我们在后面听不到。 [spi:k] (spoke, spoken)verb Phrasal Verbs speak up for sb/sth ■to support someone or something, especially by saying good things about them 支持；（尤指）为…说好话，为…辩护 •She has often spoken up for the rights of working mothers.她经常为上班族妈妈说好话，维护她们的权益。 |
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