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orators

UK //ˈɒr.ə.tər//US //ˈɔːr.ə.t̬ɚ//

词源

源自拉丁语 'orator',意为 'speaker' 或 'pleader',与动词 'orare'(意为 'to speak')相关。

noun

❶ 指擅长公开演讲的人,通常具备出色的语言表达能力和感染力,能在公众场合发表有影响力的演说。

“The ancient Greek orators were admired for their persuasive speeches.”

(古希腊的演说家因其具有说服力的演讲而备受推崇。)

“Great orators can inspire people to take action with their words.”

(伟大的演说家能用言语激励人们采取行动。)

同义词:speakers, rhetoricians, spokespersons

常见短语

public orators — 指专门在公共场合发表演讲的人,通常指那些在正式场合如典礼、纪念活动中致辞的专业人士。

“The university appointed a public orator to deliver speeches at graduation ceremonies.”

(大学任命了一位公共演说家在毕业典礼上发表演讲。)