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spoke

/spəʊk/

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noun

辐条，轮辐。

A support structure that connects the axle or the hub of a wheel to the rim.

Examples :

"The bicycle's spoke snapped, and the wheel wobbled dangerously. "

这辆自行车的辐条断了一根，轮子危险地摇晃起来。

vehicle part machine

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noun

辐条，轮辐。

A projecting handle of a steering wheel.

Examples :

"The car's steering wheel had a comfortable, thick spoke. "

这辆车的方向盘有一个很舒服、很粗的辐条。

vehicle nautical machine part

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noun

梯级，梯子横档。

A rung of a ladder.

Examples :

"The boy carefully climbed the ladder, placing his foot on each spoke. "

那个男孩小心地爬着梯子，脚踩在每一根梯级上。

part structure item

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noun

制动器，刹车。

A device for fastening the wheel of a vehicle to prevent it from turning when going downhill.

Examples :

"The bicycle's spoke prevented the wheel from spinning backward as I rode down the hill. "

下坡的时候，自行车的制动器防止了轮子向后倒转。

vehicle device machine

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noun

辐条，支线

One of the outlying points in a hub-and-spoke model of transportation.

Examples :

"The airport is a hub, and the smaller towns are spokes in the transportation network. "

这个机场是个枢纽中心，而那些小城镇则是交通网络中的支线。

system vehicle point

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verb

装辐条

To furnish (a wheel) with spokes.

Examples :

"The bicycle repair shop owner carefully spoke the new bicycle wheel. "

自行车修理店的老板小心地给新的自行车轮子装上了辐条。

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verb

说，讲

To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

Examples :

"My teacher spoke to the class about the upcoming test. "

我的老师向全班同学讲了关于即将到来的考试的事情。

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verb

说话，交谈。

To have a conversation.

Examples :

"My friend and I spoke about our plans for the weekend. "

我和朋友聊了聊我们周末的计划。

communication language

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verb

表达，交流。

(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.

Examples :

"Actions speak louder than words."

行动胜于雄辩。

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verb

发言，演讲。

To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.

Examples :

"This evening I shall speak on the topic of correct English usage."

今晚我将就正确使用英语这个话题发表演讲。

communication language action

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verb

会说，讲，说。

To be able to communicate in a language.

Examples :

"He speaks Mandarin fluently."

他能说一口流利的普通话。

language communication linguistics ability

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verb

说，讲，谈。

Examples :

"The teacher spoke clearly about the history of the Roman Empire. "

老师清楚地讲述了罗马帝国的历史。(Lǎoshī qīngchǔ de jiǎngshù le Luómǎ Dìguó de lìshǐ.)

language communication

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verb

表达，说明。

To communicate (some fact or feeling); to bespeak, to indicate.

Examples :

"The teacher spoke about the importance of studying for the upcoming test. "

老师讲述了为即将到来的考试做准备的重要性。(Lǎoshī jiǎngshù le wèi jíjiāng dàolái de kǎoshì zuò zhǔnbèi de zhòngyàoxìng.)

communication language

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verb

听得懂，明白.

(sometimes humorous) To understand (as though it were a language).

Examples :

"So you can program in C. But do you speak C++?"

你会用C语言编程啊。那你“会说”C++吗？

language communication

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verb

说话，出声。

To produce a sound; to sound.

Examples :

"The old clock in the hallway spoke loudly, announcing the time. "

走廊里的老钟大声响了起来，报时了。

sound language communication

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verb

会说话, 鸟语人言

Of a bird, to be able to vocally reproduce words or phrases from a human language.

Examples :

"The parrot spoke the phrase "Good morning, teacher!" perfectly. "

这只鹦鹉完美地说出了“老师早上好！”这句话。

animal bird ability language sound communication

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verb

说话，讲述

To address; to accost; to speak to.

Examples :

"The teacher spoke to the class about the upcoming exam. "

老师向全班同学讲述了即将到来的考试。

communication language action