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speeches

UK //ˈspiːtʃɪz//US //ˈspiːtʃɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'speche',进一步源于古英语 'spǣc',与 'speak'(说话)同源。

noun

❶ 指正式的讲话或演说,通常是在公共场合发表,表达观点、情感或信息。

“The president gave several speeches during his visit.”

(总统在访问期间发表了多次演讲。)

“Her graduation speech inspired many students.”

(她的毕业演讲激励了许多学生。)

❶ 指说话的方式或风格,包括措辞、语调等,反映一个人的语言习惯或特点。

“Her speech was clear and easy to understand.”

(她的讲话清晰易懂。)

“Children develop their speech skills at different rates.”

(孩子们的说话能力发展速度不同。)

同义词:talks, addresses, orations, presentations, lectures

常见短语

figure of speech — 修辞手法,指语言中用于增强表达效果的比喻或象征性表达方式。

“Saying 'time is money' is a common figure of speech.”

(说“时间就是金钱”是一种常见的修辞手法。)

freedom of speech — 言论自由,指个人或集体表达意见而不受政府或他人干涉的权利。

“Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in democratic societies.”

(言论自由是民主社会的基本权利。)