单词 | to speak |
释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔DIFFERENT〕For teenagers, it's important to speak and dress like their friends. They really don't want to be different. 对青少年而言,言谈和衣着与同伴相似是很重要的。他们不愿与众不同。朗文写作活用〔FAIL〕Constant correction by a teacher is often counterproductive, as the student may become afraid to speak at all. 老师如不断纠正学生的错误往往会事与愿违,因为这样学生会不敢开口说话。朗文写作活用〔SIGN〕Daniels gave a slight nod, and Bill started to speak. 丹尼尔斯轻轻地点点头,比尔就开始发言了。朗文写作活用〔TALK〕I intend to speak to the manager about the way I have been treated. 我打算跟经理谈谈我所受到的对待。朗文写作活用〔UPSET〕Miss Hurley is too upset to speak to anyone at the moment. 赫尔利小姐这会儿很烦恼,不想跟任何人说话。朗文写作活用〔bravely〕In March she bravely faced the media to speak publicly about the trial.在三月份, 她大胆在媒体面前公开发表自己对于审判的看法。外研社新世纪〔call〕To speak to or about another in offensive terms.骂人:用冒犯性的词语对他人说话或谈论他人美国传统〔croak〕To speak with a low, hoarse voice.低哑地说:用低而嘶哑的声音说话美国传统〔delegate〕They delegated me to speak on their behalf.他们派我代表他们发言。牛津同义词〔delicate〕I need to speak to you about a delicate matter.我要跟你谈一件很棘手的事情。剑桥高阶〔entire〕The entire family was staring at him, waiting for him to speak.全家人都盯着他,等着他说话。柯林斯高阶〔frightened〕The boy was frightened to speak.那男孩子不敢说话。朗文当代〔gather〕Everyone gathered around him as he began to speak.他开始讲话时,所有人都围在他的周围。韦氏高阶〔inquire〕May I inquire why you wish to speak to him? 我可以问一下你为什么想与他谈话吗?麦克米伦高阶〔intone〕To speak with a singing tone or with a particular intonation.吟诵:以歌唱的声调或以特殊的声调说话美国传统〔in〕I asked to speak to the manager but he wasn't in.我要求和经理谈话,但他不在办公室。麦克米伦高阶〔manager〕I'd like to speak to the manager.我想和经理说话。麦克米伦高阶〔man〕That evening she wanted to speak to her father man to man.那天晚上她想要单独和父亲谈一谈。英汉大词典〔mute〕Unable to speak.不能说话的美国传统〔nominate〕She was nominated to speak on our behalf.她被指派代表我们发言。牛津高阶〔pathetic〕Are you telling me you're frightened to speak to her? Don't be so pathetic! 你是在说你不敢跟她讲话吗?别太窝囊了!剑桥高阶〔proper〕It is not proper to speak that way.那样说话是不对的。韦氏高阶〔prophesy〕To speak as a prophet.受神启示:象预言家那样说话美国传统〔remind〕Remind me to speak to Daniel.提醒我跟丹尼尔谈谈。外研社新世纪〔shout sb down〕She was shouted down when she tried to speak on the issue of abortion.她试图谈论流产问题时,话音被叫喊声淹没了。剑桥高阶〔speak up〕I'm quite deaf — you'll have to speak up.我耳背——你得大声说。柯林斯高阶〔speak your mind〕He's certainly not afraid to speak his mind.他当然不怕说出自己的真正想法。剑桥高阶〔speak〕He was a tough politician who wasn't afraid to speak his mind.他是个强硬的政治家,不怕说出自己的想法。朗文当代〔speak〕There's been no rain to speak of for several months.好几个月都没下过什么像样的雨。朗文当代〔spout〕Informal To speak volubly and tediously.【非正式用语】 滔滔不绝地说美国传统〔stun〕She was too stunned to speak.她惊愕得说不出话来。牛津高阶〔tact〕Acute sensitivity to what is proper and appropriate in dealing with others, including the ability to speak or act without offending.机敏:对于在与别人交往时如何合适和得体的高度敏感,包括不冒犯他人地说话或行动的能力美国传统〔talk〕To speak rationally and coherently.理智地和连贯地讲话美国传统〔tantalize〕He was tantalized by her beauty, but lacked the courage to speak to her.他被她的美貌弄得心荡神驰,可缺乏勇气向她表明。英汉大词典〔telephone〕To speak with (a person) by telephone.用电话与(某人)交谈美国传统〔time〕I'd like to speak to you, if you have the time.如果你有时间, 我想和你谈一谈。外研社新世纪〔turkey〕To speak frankly and get down to the basic facts of a matter.直率地说:坦率认真地谈话;切中要害地谈话美国传统〔unconvincing〕The dialogue was unconvincing, partly because it was American actors trying to speak London English.对白听起来不真实,部分原因在于明明是美国演员,却非要说一口伦敦腔。剑桥高阶〔whisper〕To speak softly.低声说美国传统〔wish〕I have no wish to speak to her ever again.我再也不愿意跟她说话了。朗文当代〔wish〕I wish to speak with your supervisor.我想和你的上司谈谈。韦氏高阶Every time the minister got up to speak he was barracked mercilessly.那个部长每次起身发言都被无情地起哄打断。剑桥国际He made as if to speak (= He seemed to be about to speak).他似乎有话要说。剑桥国际He seemed to speak very surely.他演讲时似乎很自信。剑桥国际I decided that it would be injudicious to speak to them.我认定和他们说话是不明智的。剑桥国际I've been invited to speak at the annual conference.我已获邀在年会上讲话。牛津商务I've got to speak to James Lewis vis-a-vis the arrangements for Thursday.我必须面对面地和詹姆士·刘易斯谈谈星期四的安排。剑桥国际It was irresponsible of him to speak to reporters. 他向记者发表看法,这是不负责任的表现。译典通It's an honour to be asked to speak at this meeting.受邀在这个会议上发言很荣幸。剑桥国际Overcome with/by emotion, she found herself unable to speak for a few minutes.她过分激动,发现自己有几分钟不能说话。剑桥国际 |
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