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源自拉丁语 'orare'(意为'说话,恳求'),通过古法语 'orateur' 进入英语,14世纪开始使用。
❶ 指擅长公开演讲的人,通常具有说服力强、语言表达能力突出的特点,常见于政治、法律等正式场合。
“The politician was known as a brilliant orator who could move crowds with his speeches.”
(这位政治家以出色的演说才能闻名,能用演讲打动听众。)
“Cicero was one of the greatest orators in ancient Rome.”
(西塞罗是古罗马最伟大的演说家之一。)
public orator — 特指大学等机构中负责在正式场合发表演讲的专职人员,通常出现在毕业典礼等重大活动。
“The public orator delivered a heartfelt speech at the commencement ceremony.”
(校方演说官在毕业典礼上发表了感人至深的演讲。)