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speaking

UK //ˈspiːkɪŋ//US //ˈspiːkɪŋ//

词源

来自古英语 'specan',意为说话或表达,与德语 'sprechen' 同源。

noun

❶ 指说话或演讲的行为或能力,通常用于描述口头表达或公开讲话的活动。

“Public speaking can be nerve-wracking for many people.”

(公开演讲对许多人来说可能会让人紧张。)

“Her speaking was clear and confident during the presentation.”

(她在演讲中的表达清晰而自信。)

同义词:talking, orating, addressing

adjective

❶ 用于描述与说话或语言表达相关的,或指某种语言的使用能力。

“She has excellent speaking skills in three languages.”

(她能用三种语言流利地交流。)

“The speaking clock is a service that tells you the exact time.”

(报时服务是一种能告诉你准确时间的服务。)

同义词:oral, verbal, communicative

常见短语

generally speaking — 用于引出普遍或通常情况下的观点或事实。

“Generally speaking, people prefer sunny weather over rainy days.”

(一般来说,人们更喜欢晴天而不是雨天。)

speaking of — 用于引入与当前话题相关的新话题或信息。

“Speaking of travel, have you planned your summer vacation yet?”

(说到旅行,你计划好暑假了吗?)