speak
speak
AHD:[sp?k]
D.J.[spi8k]
K.K.[spik]
v.（动词）
spoke[sp?k] spo.ken[sp?“k…n] speak.ing， speaks
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To utter words or articulate sounds with ordinary speech modulation; talk.
说话：用普通的声调说出话语或发出声音；讲
To convey thoughts, opinions, or emotions orally.
交谈：口头表达思想、意见或情感
To express oneself.
自我表白
To be on speaking terms:
交谈：
They are no longer speaking.
他们不再交谈
To deliver an address or a lecture:
演说：作演说或讲话：
The president of NOW was to speak at the rally.
全国妇女组织主席将要在群众集会上进行演说
To make a statement in writing:
陈述：作书面陈述：
The biography speaks of great loneliness.
传记表达了一种极度的孤寂
To act as spokesperson:
发言：作为发言人发言：
spoke for the entire staff.
代表全体同仁发言
To convey a message by nonverbal means:
传递信息：用非语言形式表达：
Actions speak louder than words.
行动胜于空谈
To be expressive:
表达：
spoke with her eyes.
用她的眼睛来说话
To be appealing:
具有吸引力：
His poetry speaks to one's heart.
他的诗歌动人心弦
To make a reservation or request. Often used with for :
订购：预订或提出请求。常与for 连用：
Is this dance spoken for? I spoke for the last slice of pizza.
我可以请你跳这曲舞吗?我要了最后一块比萨饼
To produce a characteristic sound:
发出有特点的声音：
The drums spoke.
鼓声咚咚
To give off a sound on firing. Used of guns or cannon.
开火时发出的响声。用于枪或炮
To make communicative sounds.
发信号的声音
To give an indication or a suggestion:
指示，建议：给予暗示或提示：
His manners spoke of good upbringing.
他的谈吐显示了他良好的教养
v.tr.（及物动词）