speak
美音:[spi:k
]
英音:[spi:k
]
v.说话,谈话,说明事实,表示意见,发言,演讲,操(某种语言)
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动词过去式:spoke 过去分词:spoken 现在分词:speaking 第三人称单数:speaks 形容词:speakable
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utter say speak breathe give voice to cry shout interject vocalize articulate enunciate pronounce accentuate aspirate deliver mouth whisperspeak say utter pronounce give voice to blurt out have at the tip of one's tongue put in a word hold forth make a speech deliver a speech speechify harangue declaim
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speak
/spi:k; spik/ v (pt spoke / spEUk; spok/, pp spoken / 5spEUkEn; `spokEn/)
1 [I] make use of words in an ordinary voice (not singing); utter words 说话; 讲话
*He can't speak. 他不会说话.
* Please speak more slowly. 请慢点说.
* `May I speak to Susan?' ie at the beginning of a telephone conversation. ｀可以请苏珊听电话吗?＇
* `Speaking,' ie this is Susan speaking (in reply to previous question). ｀我就是.＇（对前一句的回答）.
2 [Tn] (not in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时态) know and be able to use (a language) 会说（某语言）
*He speaks several languages. 他会说好几种语言.
* She speaks a little Urdu. 她会一点儿乌尔都语.
* Does anyone speak English here? 这儿有人会说英语吗?
3 [Ipr] ~ (to/with sb) (about/of sb/sth) have a conversation (with sb); express oneself in words; talk （与某人）交谈; 用语言表达; 谈话
*I was speaking to him only yesterday. 昨天我还跟他说过话呢.
* Can we speak about plans for the holidays? 我们谈谈假期的打算好吗?
* She was speaking about it for hours. 那件事她谈了好几个钟头.
* She didn't speak of her husband at all. 她完全没谈到她丈夫.
4 [I, Ipr] ~ (on/about sth) make a speech (to an audience) 发言; 讲话; 演讲
*She spoke for forty minutes at the conference. 她在会上讲了四十分钟.
* Are you good at speaking in public? 你善于当众讲话吗?
* I told him to speak on any subject he wanted. 我已告诉他想谈什么就谈什么.
5 [Tn] make (sth) known; say or express 表明（某事）; 说出
*speak the truth 说实话
* He spoke only two words the whole evening. 一晚上他只说了两个字. =>Usage at say 用法见say.
6 [I, Ipr]~ (to/with sb) (usu in negative sentences 通常用于否定句) (infml 口) be on friendly or polite terms (with sb) （与某人）礼尚往来
*They're not speaking (to each other) after their argument. 他们争吵过後就互不理睬了.
7 (idm 习语) actions speak louder than words => action. be on `speaking terms (with sb)
(a) know sb well enough to speak to him 与某人熟识到可交谈的程度
*I see him on the train every day but we're not on speaking terms. 我每天都在火车上见到他, 但彼此没说过话.
(b) be on friendly or polite terms; be willing to talk (to sb) (esp after an argument) 礼尚往来; 肯（对某人）说话（尤指争吵後）
*At last they're on speaking terms again! 他们终于又互相说话了!
* They're not on speaking terms after their quarrel. 他们那次吵过架後就互不理睬了. the facts speak for themselves => fact. in a manner of speaking => manner. nothing to `speak of nothing worth mentioning; not much 不值一提; 不多
*She has saved a little money, but nothing to speak of. 她存了一点钱, 但少得不值一提. not to speak of/no sth to speak of not worth mentioning/no sth worth mentioning 谈不上[没有值得一提的事物]
*We've not had any summer to speak of. 直到现在还没有像样的夏天.
* We've had no food to speak of today.谈不上今天吃过东西了. roughly, generally, personally, etc speaking in a rough, general, etc way; from a general, personal, etc point of view 大致上; 一般来说; 从一般、个人等角度来看
*Generally speaking, I don't like spicy food. 我一般不爱吃辛辣的食物.
* Personally speaking, I prefer the second candidate. 我本人喜欢第二个候选人. Cf 参看 strictly speakinging (strict). ,so to `speak one could say; as it were 可以说; 可谓
*The new procedures have been officially christened, so to speak.新措施可以说已经正式实施了. speak for it`self/them`selves need no explaining; be self-evident 无需说明; 不言自喻
*The events of that evening speak for themselves. 那天晚上发生的事情不用说也很清楚. speak for one`self express one's opinion, etc in one's own way 自己表达自己的意思
*I'm quite capable of speaking for myself, thank you! 我还是有能力把话说清楚的, 谢谢你吧! speak for your`self (joc or derog catchphrase 谑或贬, 警语) don't think you are speaking on behalf of everyone 你只能代表你自己; 你不能代表别人
*`We all played very badly.' `Speak for yourself, I think I played quite well.' ｀我们在场上表现得都很差劲.＇｀你只能说你自己, 我觉得我表现得很不错.＇ speak ill of sb (fml 文) speak in an unkind or unfavourable way about sb 说某人坏话
*Don't speak ill of the dead. 别说死者的坏话.
* I've never spoken ill of him in my life. 我这辈子从来没说过他的坏话. speak one's `mind express one's views directly and frankly 直率地表达意见. speak/talk of the devil => devil1. speak the same `language (as sb) (infml 口) have similar tastes and ideas (as sb); have a common understanding （与某人）口味和意见相同; 有共同的想法
*As soon as I met Liz, it was obvious we spoke the same language. 我和利兹一见面就明显觉得我们俩很说得来. speak volumes for sb/sth be strong evidence of sb/sth's merits, qualities, etc 充分证明某人[某事物]的优点、品质等
*These facts speak volumes for her honesty. 这些事实都有力地证明了她为人诚实. speak `well for sb be evidence in favour of sb 证明某人很好
*Her reputation as a good mother speaks well for her. 大家都知道她是个好母亲, 这足以证明她人品好. `spoken for reserved, etc in advance 事先预订的
*I'm afraid you can't use those chairs they're already spoken for. 很抱歉, 你不能用这些椅子--有人预先说好了要用的. the spoken/written word => word.
8 (phr v) speak for sb (no passive 不用于被动语态)
(a) state the wishes, views, etc, of sb; act as a spokesman for sb 表达某人的愿望、意见等; 代某人说话
*I'm afraid I can't speak for Geoff, but... 很抱歉, 我不能代表杰夫说话, 但是....
(b) give evidence on behalf of sb 为某人作证; 为某人辩护
*Who is prepared to speak for the accused? 谁来为被告辩护? speak of sth (fml 文) indicate sth; suggest sth 表明某事物; 意味着某事物
*Her behaviour speaks of suffering bravely borne. 她的表现显示出她勇敢地承受着痛苦. speak out (against sth) say boldly and clearly what one thinks (in opposition to sth) 大胆明确地说出（反对某事物）的意见
*He was the only one to speak out against the closure of the hospital. 只有他一人直言不讳地表示反对关闭医院. speak to sb (euph 婉) reprimand; tell off 责备; 训斥
*Your children are disturbing my wife; can you speak to them, please? 你的孩子吵得我妻子不得安宁, 请说说他们好吗? speak to sth (fml 文) give information about (a subject), esp at a meeting 讲述（某事）（尤指在会上）
*Will you speak to this item, David? 戴维, 你来谈谈这个问题好吗? speak up speak louder 大点声说
*Please speak up; we can't hear you at the back. 请大点儿声说, 我们在後面听不见. speak up (for sb) state clearly and freely what one thinks (on behalf of sb) （为某人）明确而坦率地说出想法
*It's time to speak up for those who are suffering injustice. 现在该为蒙受不公正对待的人们大声疾呼了.
1 [I] make use of words in an ordinary voice (not singing); utter words 说话; 讲话
*He can't speak. 他不会说话.
* Please speak more slowly. 请慢点说.
* `May I speak to Susan?' ie at the beginning of a telephone conversation. ｀可以请苏珊听电话吗?＇
* `Speaking,' ie this is Susan speaking (in reply to previous question). ｀我就是.＇（对前一句的回答）.
2 [Tn] (not in the continuous tenses 不用于进行时态) know and be able to use (a language) 会说（某语言）
*He speaks several languages. 他会说好几种语言.
* She speaks a little Urdu. 她会一点儿乌尔都语.
* Does anyone speak English here? 这儿有人会说英语吗?
3 [Ipr] ~ (to/with sb) (about/of sb/sth) have a conversation (with sb); express oneself in words; talk （与某人）交谈; 用语言表达; 谈话
*I was speaking to him only yesterday. 昨天我还跟他说过话呢.
* Can we speak about plans for the holidays? 我们谈谈假期的打算好吗?
* She was speaking about it for hours. 那件事她谈了好几个钟头.
* She didn't speak of her husband at all. 她完全没谈到她丈夫.
4 [I, Ipr] ~ (on/about sth) make a speech (to an audience) 发言; 讲话; 演讲
*She spoke for forty minutes at the conference. 她在会上讲了四十分钟.
* Are you good at speaking in public? 你善于当众讲话吗?
* I told him to speak on any subject he wanted. 我已告诉他想谈什么就谈什么.
5 [Tn] make (sth) known; say or express 表明（某事）; 说出
*speak the truth 说实话
* He spoke only two words the whole evening. 一晚上他只说了两个字. =>Usage at say 用法见say.
6 [I, Ipr]~ (to/with sb) (usu in negative sentences 通常用于否定句) (infml 口) be on friendly or polite terms (with sb) （与某人）礼尚往来
*They're not speaking (to each other) after their argument. 他们争吵过後就互不理睬了.
7 (idm 习语) actions speak louder than words => action. be on `speaking terms (with sb)
(a) know sb well enough to speak to him 与某人熟识到可交谈的程度
*I see him on the train every day but we're not on speaking terms. 我每天都在火车上见到他, 但彼此没说过话.
(b) be on friendly or polite terms; be willing to talk (to sb) (esp after an argument) 礼尚往来; 肯（对某人）说话（尤指争吵後）
*At last they're on speaking terms again! 他们终于又互相说话了!
* They're not on speaking terms after their quarrel. 他们那次吵过架後就互不理睬了. the facts speak for themselves => fact. in a manner of speaking => manner. nothing to `speak of nothing worth mentioning; not much 不值一提; 不多
*She has saved a little money, but nothing to speak of. 她存了一点钱, 但少得不值一提. not to speak of/no sth to speak of not worth mentioning/no sth worth mentioning 谈不上[没有值得一提的事物]
*We've not had any summer to speak of. 直到现在还没有像样的夏天.
* We've had no food to speak of today.谈不上今天吃过东西了. roughly, generally, personally, etc speaking in a rough, general, etc way; from a general, personal, etc point of view 大致上; 一般来说; 从一般、个人等角度来看
*Generally speaking, I don't like spicy food. 我一般不爱吃辛辣的食物.
* Personally speaking, I prefer the second candidate. 我本人喜欢第二个候选人. Cf 参看 strictly speakinging (strict). ,so to `speak one could say; as it were 可以说; 可谓
*The new procedures have been officially christened, so to speak.新措施可以说已经正式实施了. speak for it`self/them`selves need no explaining; be self-evident 无需说明; 不言自喻
*The events of that evening speak for themselves. 那天晚上发生的事情不用说也很清楚. speak for one`self express one's opinion, etc in one's own way 自己表达自己的意思
*I'm quite capable of speaking for myself, thank you! 我还是有能力把话说清楚的, 谢谢你吧! speak for your`self (joc or derog catchphrase 谑或贬, 警语) don't think you are speaking on behalf of everyone 你只能代表你自己; 你不能代表别人
*`We all played very badly.' `Speak for yourself, I think I played quite well.' ｀我们在场上表现得都很差劲.＇｀你只能说你自己, 我觉得我表现得很不错.＇ speak ill of sb (fml 文) speak in an unkind or unfavourable way about sb 说某人坏话
*Don't speak ill of the dead. 别说死者的坏话.
* I've never spoken ill of him in my life. 我这辈子从来没说过他的坏话. speak one's `mind express one's views directly and frankly 直率地表达意见. speak/talk of the devil => devil1. speak the same `language (as sb) (infml 口) have similar tastes and ideas (as sb); have a common understanding （与某人）口味和意见相同; 有共同的想法
*As soon as I met Liz, it was obvious we spoke the same language. 我和利兹一见面就明显觉得我们俩很说得来. speak volumes for sb/sth be strong evidence of sb/sth's merits, qualities, etc 充分证明某人[某事物]的优点、品质等
*These facts speak volumes for her honesty. 这些事实都有力地证明了她为人诚实. speak `well for sb be evidence in favour of sb 证明某人很好
*Her reputation as a good mother speaks well for her. 大家都知道她是个好母亲, 这足以证明她人品好. `spoken for reserved, etc in advance 事先预订的
*I'm afraid you can't use those chairs they're already spoken for. 很抱歉, 你不能用这些椅子--有人预先说好了要用的. the spoken/written word => word.
8 (phr v) speak for sb (no passive 不用于被动语态)
(a) state the wishes, views, etc, of sb; act as a spokesman for sb 表达某人的愿望、意见等; 代某人说话
*I'm afraid I can't speak for Geoff, but... 很抱歉, 我不能代表杰夫说话, 但是....
(b) give evidence on behalf of sb 为某人作证; 为某人辩护
*Who is prepared to speak for the accused? 谁来为被告辩护? speak of sth (fml 文) indicate sth; suggest sth 表明某事物; 意味着某事物
*Her behaviour speaks of suffering bravely borne. 她的表现显示出她勇敢地承受着痛苦. speak out (against sth) say boldly and clearly what one thinks (in opposition to sth) 大胆明确地说出（反对某事物）的意见
*He was the only one to speak out against the closure of the hospital. 只有他一人直言不讳地表示反对关闭医院. speak to sb (euph 婉) reprimand; tell off 责备; 训斥
*Your children are disturbing my wife; can you speak to them, please? 你的孩子吵得我妻子不得安宁, 请说说他们好吗? speak to sth (fml 文) give information about (a subject), esp at a meeting 讲述（某事）（尤指在会上）
*Will you speak to this item, David? 戴维, 你来谈谈这个问题好吗? speak up speak louder 大点声说
*Please speak up; we can't hear you at the back. 请大点儿声说, 我们在後面听不见. speak up (for sb) state clearly and freely what one thinks (on behalf of sb) （为某人）明确而坦率地说出想法
*It's time to speak up for those who are suffering injustice. 现在该为蒙受不公正对待的人们大声疾呼了.
speak
v past tensespoke [spəuk (US) spouk/
1. Bob: Do you want to speak to her, sir?
鲍勃: 先生, 您要跟她讲话吗?
2. But if he'd been able to speak with an educated accent in those early short comedy movies, it's doubtful if he would have achieved world fame.
但假如他在早期那些短小喜剧电影中能操一口受过教育的人的口音，那么他是否会闻名世界就值得怀疑了，
3. We often speak of seven continents, but you can see that Europe, Asia, and Africa are really one lan
我们经常谈到七大洲, 但你会看到, 欧洲, 亚洲和非洲实际上是一大块陆地.
4. We often speak of tramps with contempt and put them in the same class as beggars.
我们常常轻蔑地谈起流浪者，并把他们归于乞丐一类；
5. We often speak of seven continents.
我们经常谈到七大洲.
6. We often speak of seven continents, but you can see that Europe, Asia, and Africa are really one landmass.
我们经常谈到七大洲, 但你会看到, 欧洲, 亚洲和非洲实际上是一大块陆地.
7. We stared at one another, not daring to speak out loud.
我们面面相觑，不敢高声说话。
8. Whoever wants to speak to me on the phone, tell them I´m busy.
不管谁要我接电话, 就说我现在正忙著呢.
9. We often speak of tramps with contempt and put them in the same class as beggars,
说起流浪汉，我们常常带有轻蔑并把他们与乞丐归为一类。
10. We were also prepared to act out some mildly unusual behavior that might speak of some emotional problems, without appearing seriously disturbed or dangerous.
我们也准备做出一些稍微有点不正常的行为, 表明我们情感上有问题、但看上去又不是神经很不正常或对他人有危险的行为。
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鲍勃: 先生, 您要跟她讲话吗?
2. But if he'd been able to speak with an educated accent in those early short comedy movies, it's doubtful if he would have achieved world fame.
但假如他在早期那些短小喜剧电影中能操一口受过教育的人的口音，那么他是否会闻名世界就值得怀疑了，
3. We often speak of seven continents, but you can see that Europe, Asia, and Africa are really one lan
我们经常谈到七大洲, 但你会看到, 欧洲, 亚洲和非洲实际上是一大块陆地.
4. We often speak of tramps with contempt and put them in the same class as beggars.
我们常常轻蔑地谈起流浪者，并把他们归于乞丐一类；
5. We often speak of seven continents.
我们经常谈到七大洲.
6. We often speak of seven continents, but you can see that Europe, Asia, and Africa are really one landmass.
我们经常谈到七大洲, 但你会看到, 欧洲, 亚洲和非洲实际上是一大块陆地.
7. We stared at one another, not daring to speak out loud.
我们面面相觑，不敢高声说话。
8. Whoever wants to speak to me on the phone, tell them I´m busy.
不管谁要我接电话, 就说我现在正忙著呢.
9. We often speak of tramps with contempt and put them in the same class as beggars,
说起流浪汉，我们常常带有轻蔑并把他们与乞丐归为一类。
10. We were also prepared to act out some mildly unusual behavior that might speak of some emotional problems, without appearing seriously disturbed or dangerous.
我们也准备做出一些稍微有点不正常的行为, 表明我们情感上有问题、但看上去又不是神经很不正常或对他人有危险的行为。
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