speak
[spi:k]
v.讲, 说话, 演说, 发言
例句与用法:
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。
Does anyone speak English here?
这儿有人会说英语吗?
Can we speak about plans for the holidays?
我们谈谈假期的打算好吗?
His conduct speaks him honorable.
他的行为表明他是可敬的。
The patient is too weak to speak.
病人太衰弱了,不能说话。
Do you speak English?
你会说英语吗?
词形变化:
形容词: speakable | 动词过去式: spoke | 动词过去分词: spoken | 动词现在分词: speaking | 动词第三人称单数: speaks |
vi.
1. 说话, 讲话
He wanted to speak to me.
他想和我说话。
2. 谈话, 谈论
I have not spoken to him on this subject yet.
我还没有和他谈这件事。
3. 发表演说, 陈述意见
It was the first time that I spoke in public.
这是我第一次在公共场合发言。
4. 发出信号
5. 显示, 传达
Actions speak louder than words.
行动胜于言辞。
6. (乐器、枪等)响起; (狗等)吠叫
7. 保持友好交往
They are no longer speaking after the quarrel.
他们争吵后不再交往。
8. 有吸引力
9. 提要求, 请愿
vt.
1. 说(话); 说出
Miss Li speaks good English.
李小姐英语讲得很好。
I'm sure he's speaking the truth.
我相信他讲的是真话。
2. 陈述, 表达
3. (眼神等)显示
Her face spoke disappointment.
她的脸色显示出失望。
4. 跟……谈话
5. (钟声等)宣告
6. 背诵(台词)
The actress spoke only three lines in the first act.
在第一幕中这位女演员只有三行台词。
7. (用旗语等)与……联络
短语词组:
speak to
1. 提及
We haven't much time, please speak to the subject.
我们时间不多, 请不要离开话题。
speak up
1. 响亮地说
2. 公开发表意见; 畅所欲言
Uncle George spoke up in the prayer meeting.
乔治叔叔在祈祷会中发表个人意见。
She spoke up in defense of her political beliefs.
她为她的政见力辩。
to speak of
1. 值得一提的
It is nothing to speak of.
那不值得一提。
speak
过去式:spoke
过去分词:spoken
现在进行时:speaking
词形变化:
形容词: speakable | 动词过去式: spoke | 动词过去分词: spoken | 动词现在分词: speaking | 动词第三人称单数: speaks |
词义辨析:
同义:
v.说话; 表达
utter
express
voice
talk
discuss
say
tell
同义参见:
signify
enunciate
call
remark
signal
speak[spi:k]vi.1.■说话,讲话:I'm a foreigner. Please speak slowly.我是个外国人,请说得慢一点儿。2.■谈话:The president spoke to me of various matters.总统就许多问题和我进行了谈话。3.■交谈:They spoke for over two hours.他们交谈了两个多小时。4.■发言,表述意见(或观点等)演讲:to speak at the meeting在会议上发言He spoke at the UN for an hour.他在联合国大会上演讲了一个小时。5.■(书面)表达,作书面陈述;表明:He spoke about his love in the letter.他在信中表达了他的爱意。Actions speak louder than words.行动胜过空谈。6.■发信号,打信号:He spoke to us with his arms.他用手臂向我们发出信号。7.■招呼;交往,保持友好关系:They spoke with each other for about ten years.十几年来他们之间一直保持着友好的关系。8.■请求,提要求:Don't speak before working.没干活之前,别先提要求。9.■(乐器、枪炮等)发声,发响声,发出轰鸣声;发出噪音:After an hour of silence,our guns spoke.经过一个小时的沉寂之后,我们的大炮发出了轰鸣声。The violin speaks well.小提琴发出优美动听的旋律。10.■有吸引力;有感染力11.■作证;暗示12.■[主英国英语](犬)吠,受惊而吠13.■【狩猎】发现猎物而低声吠叫14.■【计算机】(用音箱等)读出数据(或其他信息)15.■【语言学】发音vt.1.■说,讲:His works were well spoken.他的作品受到了好评。2.■说出,讲出:to speak the truth说出实情She spoke her thinking about the film.她讲了讲她对那部影片的感受。3.■(以书面形式)宣告,表达:He spoke his views in his report.在他的报道中,他表达了他的观点。4.■用(手势、眼神等)表明;预示,显示:The plan was spoken to the public.该项规划已向公众公布。Her face spoke a war between them.她的脸色预示着他们之间的一场吵闹。5.■(会)说(某种语言):I can speak a little French.我会说一点儿法语。French and English are spoken here.这里通用法语和英语。6.■朗读,吟诵;背诵:Speak a piece of poem,please.请朗读一段诗歌。7.■用响声表示:The scarce shots spoke the end of the battle.稀稀落落的枪声说明战斗结束了。8.■[古语] 显示,证明:His absence spoke his lack of sincerity.他不肯来证明了他缺乏诚意。9.■[古语]描绘,描述10.■【航海学】(与过往船只)联络(或打招呼):We spoke a ship with the whistle.我们鸣笛与过往船打招呼。11.■【计算机】(以音箱等)朗读出(数据、信息等)n.1.■语言2.■[900前]近义词conversediscoursetalkfrankly speaking坦率地说generally speaking一般地说,一般说来not to speak of更不用说,更谈不上而且还,除…之外(还)properly speaking严格说起来roughly speaking粗略地讲so to speak见 sospeak as one finds按自己的经验来谈speak by the book见bookspeak daggers to见 daggerspeak down to以居高临下的口吻对…说话speak for itself (或 themselves)不言而喻,足以说明问题speak for oneself为自己辩护发表自我见解谈自己的事speak for yourself (或 yourselves)[口语]谈谈你(们)自己;别替我(们)做主speak highly of高度评价,赞扬speak ill of说…的坏话speak like a book见 bookspeak (somebody) fair[古语]对…和和气气地说话,彬彬有礼地讲话speak volumes见 volumespeak volumes for见 volumespeak well for证明…好(或有效)speak well of说…的好话,称赞to speak of[常用于否定句]值得一提变形vi.spoke 或 spakespoken 或 spokespeaking
speakspeak[spi:k]vi.(spoke [spEuk], [古]spake[speik]; spoken[ˈspəukn])1.■说话, 讲话, 谈话(to, with, about)2.■演说, 讲演, 陈述, 声明3.■表明, (以讲话以外的方式)表达, 表现, 作证, 辩解(for), 驳(against)4.■请求, 要求(for)5.■预示6.■[口](枪等)发出响声; 用响声宣告7.■[英]狗吠8.■【航海】(船)发响, 冲水, 破浪speak without book凭记忆讲speak in French用法语讲话speak to sb. about the matter同某人谈这件事speak for seats ahead of time事先申请座位He spoke before the United Nation in New York.他在纽约向联合国发表演说。Facts speak louder than words.事实胜于雄辩。The portrait speaks.这张画十分逼真。Their eyes spoke.他们的眼神表示出他们的情感。His thrift and industry speak well for his future.他的节俭和勤勉预示着他美好的未来。
词性变化speak[spi:k]vt.1.■讲(某种语言), 说(某种话), 说出, 朗诵2.■(用书面)声明, 宣告3.■表示, 表现; 请求4.■[古]证明5.■【航海】(从船上)高声喊, (用旗语等方式)招呼speak the truth说实话speak volumes (for)充分说明speak one's own convictions表达自已的坚定信心Do you speak French?你会讲法语吗?She spoke words of sympathy.她说了一些同情的话。
继承用法speakeasy[ˈspi:kɪzɪ]n.1.■[美俚]非法秘密酒店speakies[ˈspi:kiz]n.1.■[美口]有声电影; 话剧speakable[ˈspi:kəbl]adj.1.■可以交谈的, 可以说出口的
参考词汇speak;talk;converse;discourse;都含“说”、“ 讲”的意思。1.■speak 着重“讲话这一动作本身, 既可指系统的长篇讲话, 又可指简单的开口发音, 但不一定有人在听所说的话”, 如:The baby is learning to speak.那个婴儿在学说话。2.■talk侧重“与人交谈时的连贯说话”, 如:I'm talking to a friend .我正与朋友谈话。3.■converse 指“两个或两个以上的人谈话, 以便交换看法”, 如:They were conversing in the parlor.他们正在客厅谈话。4.■discourse 系正式用语, 指“谈论”, 如:He was discoursing to us on Keats.他正给我们讲济慈。
(past spoke ; past participle spoken )
[no obj.]
- say something in order to convey information, an opinion, or a feeling
说话,讲话
in his agitation he was unable to speak.
他焦虑不安,说不出话来。
she refused to speak about the incident.
她拒绝谈论那件事情。
■have a conversation
谈话,交谈
I wish to speak privately with you.
我希望能和你私下谈一谈。
I'll speak to him if he rings up.
如果他打电话来,我会和他谈的。
■[with obj.]utter (a word, message, speech, etc.)
说(话、信息、言语等)
patients copy words spoken by the therapist.
病人们重复治疗专家的话。
■[with obj.]communicate in or be able to communicate in (a specified language)
(会)讲(某种语言)
my mother spoke Russian.
我母亲讲俄语。
■make a speech before an audience or a contribution to a debate
发言;(辩论中)发言
twenty thousand people attended to hear him speak.
有两万人出席听他做报告。
■(speak for)express the views or position of (another person or group)
为(另一个人,另一群人)说话
he claimed to speak for the majority of local people.
他声称要为当地的大多数人说话。
■convey one's views or position indirectly
间接表达意见(或立场)
speaking through his solicitor, he refused to join the debate.
他通过他的律师表示拒绝参加这次辩论。
■(speak of)mention or discuss in speech or writing
(发言或写作中)提到,谈及
the books speak of betrayal.
这些书中谈到了背叛。
■(of behaviour, a quality, an event, etc.) serve as evidence for something
(行为、性质、事件等)表明;显示
her harping on him spoke strongly of a crush.
她总是提到他,这有力地表明她非常喜欢他。
[with obj.]his frame spoke tiredness.
他的身体状况显示出他很疲惫。
■[with obj. and infinitive or adverbial](archaic)show or manifest (someone or something) to be in a particular state or to possess a certain quality
(古)证明;显示
she had seen nothing that spoke him of immoral habits.
她没看到有什么东西能证明他有放荡的习惯。
■(of an object that typically makes a sound when it functions) make a characteristic sound
(运作时常发出声音的物体)发出特有的响声
the gun spoke again.
枪又响了。
■(of an organ pipe or other musical instrument) make a sound
(管风琴管子,其他乐器)发出声音
insufficient air circulates for the pipes to speak.
管内空气不足流动时就能发出声音。
■(of a hound) bark
(猎狗)吠
■[withobj.](Nautical, archaic)hail and hold communication with (a ship) at sea
(航海 古)(航海时)与(船只)打招呼,联络 - (speak to)talk to in order to reprove or advise
责备;劝告
she tried to speak to Seb about his drinking.
她试图与塞伯谈谈他酗酒的事情。
■talk to in order to give or extractinformation
通风报信;窃取情报
he had spoken to the police.
他向警察通风报信。
■discuss or comment on formally
(正式地)讨论;评价
the Church wants to speak to real issues.
教会想要讨论一些现实问题。
■appeal or relate to
吸引;认同;与…相关
the story spoke to him directly.
这个故事引起了他的共鸣。
not to speak of
- used in introducing a further factor to be considered
更不要说
the rent had to be paid, not to speak of school fees.
房租要交,更不要说还要交学费。
- used to indicate that there is some but very little of something
[表明只有非常少的一点]不值一提
I've no capital—well, none to speak of.
我没有资金,真的,少得不值一提。
- something's implications are so clear that it needs no supporting evidence or comments
无需进一步说明,不言而喻
the figures speak for themselves.
这些数字就足够说明了。
- give one's own opinions
发表个人意见
■[in imperative]used to tell someone that what they have said may apply to them but does not apply to others
仅对某人自己而言情况如此
‘This is such a boring place.’ ‘Speak for yourself—I like it.’.
“这个地方太无聊了。”“这只是对你而言——我很喜欢这里。”。
- speak in an unknown language during religious worship
(在宗教拜神仪式中)讲不为人知的语言
- used to introduce a statement or question about a topic recently alluded to
[引入最近谈到过的一个话题]谈起;提到
speaking of cost, can I afford to buy it?.
谈到费用问题,我买得起它吗?。
- express one's feelings or opinions frankly
说出心里话
- (of a gesture, circumstance, or object) convey a great deal
(姿态,环境,物体)含义深刻,意味深长
a look that spoke volumes.
一个意味深长的眼神。
■be good evidence for
有力地证明
his record speaks volumes for his determination.
他的成绩充分证明他的决心。
- praise (or criticize)
表扬(或批评)
speakable
adjective
语源
- Old English sprecan, later specan, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch spreken and German sprechen
speak out (或 up)
- express one's feelings or opinions frankly and publicly
坦诚地说;公开地说出
the government will be forthright in speaking out against human rights abuses.
政府将会明确声明反对践踏人权。
- speak more loudly
更大声地说
We can't hear you. Speak up!.
我们听不见你说的话。大点声儿!。
见 speak out
- speak in defence or support of
为…辩护;支持
there was no independent body to speak up for press freedoms.
没有任何独立团体支持新闻自由。
speak
动词 speak:
express in speech
同义词:talk, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise
exchange thoughts; talk with
同义词:talk
use language
同义词:talk
give a speech to
同义词:address
make a characteristic or natural sound
speak
■I want to speak to you re your behaviour.
[口]关于你的行为,我想跟你谈一谈。
■If a Member of Parliament wishes to speak about a company with which he is connected, he must declare his interest.
下院议员若想谈论与其有关的公司的事,则必须申明他和该公司的利益关系。
■People who cannot speak can talk by using signs.
不会说话的人可以用手势沟通。
■I decided to speak my piece whether he liked or not.
不管他是否喜欢,我决定发表自己的观点。
■Don't all speak at once!
不要大家一齐说!
■Don't speak in an authoritative tone.
不要用一种命令的口吻说话。
■Don't speak to the child with severity.
不要用严厉的口气对孩子说话。
■Of course I can speak Mandarin.
中国话我自然会说。
■He stepped up so as to be able to speak.
为看得更清楚,他上到高处。
■The examiner will try to catch you out, so stay calm and think carefully before you speak.
主考人员想找出你的错误,所以你要保持冷静,考虑好再讲。
■His inability to speak French puts him at a disadvantage.
他不会说法语,这使他很吃亏。
■He rambled on and on without giving anyone else a chance to speak.
他不停地讲着,也不给别人一点讲话的机会。
■They got one over us in the end by deciding to speak in German.
他们决定说德语,终於略胜我们一筹。
■Nearly all of them speak passably.
他们差不多所有的人都讲得还不错。
■One after another rose to speak and pulled all his arguments to pieces.
他们纷纷起来发言,把他驳得体无完肤。
■Can he speak English? Yes, he can (speak English).
他会讲英语吗?是的,他会讲英语。
■So many languages can he speak that he should have no problem traveling around the world.
他会说这么多种语言,因此环游世界毫无问题。
■He is, so to speak, a hardworking student.
他可说是个用功的学生。
■He is so mild in disposition that I have never heard him speak in a loud voice.
他在做布置时总是很温和以至于我从来没听过他大声说话。
■He can speak English after a fashion.
他多少能讲点英语。
■He wanted to speak but thought better of it and held in.
他很想说出来,但仔细想想还是忍住没说。
■He raised his hat and was about to speak, but she gave him the go-by as though she had never seen him before.
他摘下帽子,刚要讲话,她却根本不理他,好像以前从未见过他似的。
■In the fullness of his joy, he could hardly speak.
他欢喜得说不出来。
■He parents had told me never to speak to their daughter again, so I knew that I was running the gauntlet when I telephoned her to arrange a meeting.
他父母不许我再和他们的女儿谈话,因此,我知道打电话和她约会是在经受惩罚性的考验。
■At last, among friends, he was free to speak his mind.
他终於向自己人倾诉衷肠。
■He wants the courage to speak the truth.
他缺乏说实话的勇气。
■He can speak English fluently and accurately.
他能准确流利地说英语。
■He can speak and write english.
他能讲并且会写英文。
■He has not been able to walk or speak since he had a stroke.
他自从中风以来就一直不能行走和讲话。
■If he refused to speak out the truth, thrash it out.
他若拒绝讲出实情,就打字实情。
■He's a bit of a snob won't speak to the likes of me.
他这个人有点势利--不会和我这样的人说话。
■He's too shy to ask a stranger the time, still less speak to a room full of people.
他连向陌生人打听时间都不好意思,更不用说向一屋子人讲话了。
■You should not speak ill of your friend.
你不应该说你朋友的坏话。
■Where did you learn to speak English?
你从哪里学会说英语的呢?
■What languages can you speak?
你会说什么语言?
■Do you speak Russian?
你会说俄语吗?
■Do you speak Sichuan dialect?
你会说四川话吗?
■Do you speak Japanese?
你会说日语吗?
■Do you speak English?
你会说英语吗?
■Can you speak either English or French?
你会说英语或法语吗?
■I adjure you to speak the truth.
你务必对我说实话。
■Did you speak at the meeting?
你在会上发言了吗?
■Do you speak at the meeting?
你在会议上发言了吗?
■Just speak out.
你尽管直说。
■Can you speak up for truth and justice?
你能为真理和正义大声疾呼吗?
■Could you speak slower?
你能说得慢一点吗?
■If you will indulge me for one moment (ie allow me to continue to speak), I think I can explain the matter to you.
你要是容我把话说完,我想我可以把此事给你解释清楚。
■If you don't speak good English, you'll be at a big disadvantage when you try to get a job.
你要是英语讲得不好,找工作时就会处于非常不利的地位。
■Speak! Stop playing dumb.
你说呀,装什么哑巴?
■If the laws can speak for themselves, they will complain of the lawyer in the first place.
假使法律能够为自己说话,他们将会首先埋怨律师的吧。
speak to
1. 提及
We haven't much time, please speak to the subject.
我们时间不多, 请不要离开话题。
speak up
1. 响亮地说
2. 公开发表意见; 畅所欲言
Uncle George spoke up in the prayer meeting.
乔治叔叔在祈祷会中发表个人意见。
She spoke up in defense of her political beliefs.
她为她的政见力辩。
to speak of
1. 值得一提的
It is nothing to speak of.
那不值得一提。
习惯用语as they [men] speak1.■俗话说not to speak of1.■(更)不用说, 当然2.■除...外; 而且还so to speak1.■可以说, 可谓speak about1.■讲起, 说到, 讨论及speak against1.■说...的坏话, 作不利于...的陈述, 发言反对speak as one finds1.■根据自己的接触或经验来谈speak aside1.■向旁边说, 自言自语speak at1.■暗讽, 指桑骂槐speak down to sb.1.■以上司的口吻对某人讲话speak for1.■代表...讲话, 为辩护2.■订购3.■要求得到4.■表明, 证明5.■推荐, 说情speak for itself [themselves]1.■不说自明, 不言而喻speak for oneself1.■为自己辩护2.■陈述自已意见3.■谈自己的事speak highly of1.■称赞, 高度评价speak ill [evil] of sb.1.■诽谤, 诋毁, 说...坏话speak of1.■讲起, 谈到, 特别推荐说2.■值得一提speak on [upon]1.■继续讲, 就...演讲speak out [up]1.■大声讲2.■毫无保留地说出speak out against1.■公然反对, 大胆抗议speak sb. fair1.■对某人彬彬有礼地讲话speak to1.■向 ... 说, 招呼2.■说到; 不离题3.■(为他人)向...说情恳求4.■申斥; 忠告5.■证明speak together1.■商量speak up for1.■为...辩护; 替...讲好话speak well for1.■证明...有效, 说明...很好2.■对...有利speak well of1.■称赞speak with1.■和...谈话, 和...商量