spoken background

spoken

/ˈspoʊkən/

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verb

说，讲，口述

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

Examples :

"My teacher spoke about the upcoming history test in class. "

我的老师在课上讲了关于即将到来的历史考试的事情。

communication language sound word

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verb

说话，交谈。

To have a conversation.

Examples :

"My parents often spoke about their day at work. "

我父母经常谈论他们一天的工作。

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verb

交流，沟通

(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。(Meaning: Actions are more effective at communicating than words.)

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verb

演讲，发言

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

Examples :

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

今天晚上我将就正确使用英语这个话题发表演讲。

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verb

说，讲。

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 linguistics communication ability

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verb

说，讲。

Examples :

"The teacher spoke the instructions clearly for the class. "

老师清楚地讲解了给全班同学的指示。

language communication word

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verb

表达，表明

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

Examples :

"Her silence spoke volumes about her disappointment. "

她的沉默充分表达了她的失望之情。(Tā de chénmò chōngfèn biǎodále tā de shīwàng zhī qíng.)

communication language word

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verb

明白, 懂得, 了解.

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

Examples :

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

所以你会用C语言编程，但是你懂C++吗？

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verb

发出声音，作响。

To produce a sound; to sound.

Examples :

"The teacher spoke loudly so everyone could hear her instructions. "

老师大声说话，这样大家才能听清她的指示。（Lǎoshī dàshēng shuōhuà, zhèyàng dàjiā cáinéng tīng qīng tā de zhǐshì.）

sound language phonetics communication

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verb

学舌，人语

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

Examples :

"The parrot spoke the words "Good morning, teacher!" "

那只鹦鹉学舌说了“老师早上好！”

animal bird sound language communication ability

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verb

说话，谈话

To address; to accost; to speak to.

Examples :

"The teacher spoke to the student about his poor grades. "

老师就学生成绩差的问题和学生谈了谈。

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adjective

口头的，口语的。

Relating to speech

Examples :

"My spoken instructions were clear, so everyone understood the task. "

我口头说明得很清楚，所以大家都明白任务内容。

language communication phonetics

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adjective

口头的，讲出来的

Speaking in a specified way

Examples :

"soft-spoken"

说话轻声细语的

language communication phonetics