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0 to say words, to use the voice, or to have a conversation with someone
mainly UK "Can I speak to Dan please?" 「請問丹在嗎?」
mainly US "Can I speak with Scott please?" 「請問斯科特在嗎?」
"Speaking." (= This is Scott.) 「我就是。」
If he tells Julie what I said, I'll never speak to him again. 如果他把我說的話告訴茱莉,我就再也不和他說話。
formal She spoke of her sadness over her father's death. 她談起了父親過世帶給她的悲傷。
She speaks very highly of (= says good things about) the new director. 她對新導演的評價很高。
I can certainly come but I can't speak for my wife (= I can't tell you whether she can or not). 我確定能來,但我不能確定我妻子能不能來。
formal Who is going to speak for (= represent in a court of law) the accused? 誰將爲被告辯護?
He's old enough to speak for himself (= to say what he thinks). 他已經到了能發表自己看法的年齡。
I went with Ava - speaking of (= on the subject of) Ava, have you seen her new haircut? 我和艾娃一起去的——說起艾娃,你見過她的新髮型了嗎?
We've been invited to Rachel and Jamie's wedding - speaking of which, did you know that they're moving to New York? 我們應邀參加了瑞秋和傑米的婚禮——說到這個,你知道他們要搬到紐約去嗎?
Speaking as (= with my experience as) a mother of four, I can tell you that children are exhausting. 身爲四個孩子的母親,我可以這麽說,孩子真會讓人筋疲力盡。
Sue speaks with an American accent. 蘇說話帶美國口音。
Why are you speaking in a whisper (= very quietly)? 你爲什麽說話這麽小聲?
For five whole minutes, neither of them spoke a word (= they both said nothing). 足足有五分鐘的時間,他倆誰都沒說話。
Historically speaking, the island is of great interest. 從歷史的角度說,那個島很值得注意。
Generally speaking, it's a good school. 總的來說,這是一所不錯的學校。
Strictly speaking (= if I behave according to the rules), I should report it to the police. 嚴格地說,我應該向警方告發這件事。
The manager promised that she would speak to the person responsible. 經理答應說,她會告誡當事人的。
3 to show or express something without using words
4 used to form nouns to mean the special language used in a particular subject area or business
computer-speak 電腦術語
marketing-speak 行銷術語