| 词组 | speak |
| 释义 | speak [spoke, spoken, speaking] speak for 1. speak for sb to express the opinions, thoughts, or feelings of a person or group of people: ▪ Shelley was a poet who spoke for the people. ▪ I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say that it has been a pleasure to work with you. 2. sth speaks for itself used to say that something shows clearly that something is true, and there is no need for anyone to explain it or give more information: ▪ White House staff say that the latest opinion polls speak for themselves - 70% of Americans think the President is doing a good job. 3. sth is spoken for if something is spoken for, someone else has already arranged to have it or use it: ▪ Sorry. This table's already spoken for. ▪ Dealers say that most of the new Porsches are already spoken for. 4. sb is spoken for if someone is spoken for, they already have a boyfriend or girlfriend, husband or wife: ▪ All the good-looking young men were already spoken for. ■ SIMILAR TO: be single, be unattached 5. (you can) speak for yourself spoken used when you want to strongly disagree with someone and say that you definitely do not have the same feelings or opinions as they do: ▪ Speak for yourself. I don't have that kind of problem. 6. let sb speak for himself/herself etc to let someone say what their opinion about something is, without having someone else to say it for them: ▪ I'll bring Mr Power in and let him speak for himself. 7. speaking for myself spoken used before you say what your opinion about something is: ▪ Speaking for myself, I can't think of anything more boring! ■ SIMILAR TO: in my opinion 8. I can't speak for sth spoken used to say that you cannot be sure that something is always true, or that it is also true about other places or things: ▪ I can't speak for all the hotels in the region, but generally the prices are very reasonable. speak of 1. speak of sth literary to have qualities which make you think of something else: ▪ He wanted something that spoke of spring, that made people feel there was a celebration going on. ▪ a smell which spoke of rocks and grease and the harbour at low tide ■ SIMILAR TO: evoke 2. speak of sth formal to show clearly that something is true or exists: ▪ The decision to cancel the project speaks of a lack of confidence in the boardroom. ■ SIMILAR TO: indicate speak out speak out to express your opinions publicly, especially to say that you disagree with something, or to criticize or oppose someone: ▪ People lived in constant fear of the secret police, and no one dared to speak out in case they were arrested. + against ▪ He was one of the few politicians who had the courage to speak out against the war in Vietnam. ▪ The paper spoke out recently against the arrest of Palestinian editor Maher al-Alami. outspoken adj talking publicly about your opinions, especially to say that you strongly disagree with something or to strongly criticize someone, even though this may offend or annoy some people: ▪ Chomo has been an outspoken critic of the welfare measure that President Clinton recently signed. speak up 1. speak up! usually in commands to begin to speak more loudly: ▪ You must speak up! I'm a little deaf! 2. speak up to express your opinions freely, especially to support or defend someone, or protest about something: ▪ The Catholic church has been very active in speaking up on behalf of disadvantaged Americans. ▪ The victim is often afraid to speak up, for fear of sounding like a fool. + for ▪ The FBI knew I was innocent. But they never spoke up for me at the trial. |
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