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●ˈspeak for sb1. to state the wishes or views of sb; to act as a representative for sb 代表某人讲话;充当某人的代言人◆I can’t speak for the others, but I’d love to come. 我无法代表其他人表态,但我很想来。◆She speaks for a whole generation of disillusioned youngsters. 她说出了理想幻灭的整整一代青年的心声。SYN answer for sb2. to give evidence to support sb in court (在法庭上)提供有利于某人的证词,为某人辩护◆Many people spoke for her at the trial. 审判时有很多人提供了支持她的证词。[v + prep] ●speak for itˈself/themˈselvesif sth speaks for itself, it is so clear and easy to understand that it does not need to be explained 一目了然;不言而喻;不言自明◆The facts speak for themselves. 事实是明摆着的。 |