词组 | say |
释义 | say /seɪ/ verb to express an idea, feeling, thought etc using wordsadverbssay sth angrily/calmly/cheerfully etc “That’s not true,” he said angrily.say sth quietly/softly/loudly “He’s asleep,” she said quietly. | “Don’t cry,” he said softly.say sth aloud/out loud (=say something so that other people can hear, not just think about it) She would never say these things out loud.say sth publicly/openly No one wants to say it publicly, but his career is over.say sth privately/in private She said privately that she was thinking of resigning.say sth categorically (=in a definite way because you are certain about it) They could not say categorically that his illness was cured.say sth explicitly/specifically (=in a clear direct way – used especially when someone did not do what you asked) I specifically said I would meet you at 6.sb rightly/correctly says As Gandhi rightly said, if you want to see the real India, go to the villages.prepositionssay sth to sb We said goodbye to the children.say sth about sth Did he say anything about his trip?say sth with a smile/sigh/frown etc “Keep them,” she said with a smile.phrasessay hello/goodbye I came to say goodbye.say thank you I just wanted to say thank you for all your help.say sorry/say that you’re sorry It was too late to say sorry. | I’ve said I’m sorry – what more do you want?say yes/no Some parents are unable to say no to their children. | Can I go, Mum? Oh, please say yes!say so (=say that something is true) “Are they getting married?” “Everyone says so.”say something/anything/nothing He looked as if he was going to say something. | Don’t believe anything he says. | I wished I had said nothing about Jordi.have something/anything/nothing to say He usually has something to say about just about everything.not say “Why did she leave?” “She didn’t say.” | “So what are you plans now?” “I’d rather not say.”a terrible/stupid/odd etc thing to say I know it’s a terrible thing to say, but I wish he wasn’t here. | What a silly thing to say!say a few words (=make a short speech) I’d like to say a few words about Jean.say sth under your breath (=very quietly so that no-one can hear) “What nonsense,” she said, under her breath.I can honestly/truthfully say I can honestly say it was the best film I have ever seen.I can safely say (=used when saying that something is definitely true) I can safely say that I will not be inviting him to my house again.What did you say? What did you say to her?What makes you say that? (=why do you think that?) “She’s not happy.” “What makes you say that?”THESAURUS: sayto say something statename | intention | desire | view | reasons | case | position | opposition to say something, especially in a definite or formal way – used in official contexts: Please state your name and address. | Mamaloni stated his intention to remain as Prime Minister. | The government has already stated its position on the issue. | The witness stated that he had never seen the woman before. announcenews | result | winner | intention | decision | plan | deal | appointment | resignation | retirement | time | flight to publicly tell people about something: The couple announced the news at a press conference. | The results will be announced tomorrow. | We will announce the winners next Sunday. | The chairman announced his resignation. | They were announcing the train times over the loudspeaker system. | She suddenly announced that she was leaving the company. declarewar | ceasefire | a state of emergency | independence | victory to say something officially: The United States declared war on Japan. | The two sides have declared a ceasefire. | The president has declared a state of emergency. | Independence was declared in 1962. | Victory was declared in 1945.You also use declare when someone says something very firmly: "My personal life is none of your business," she declared. He declared that he was satisfied with the agreement. mention to talk about someone or something, especially without giving many details: Did Tom mention anything about what happened at school? | Your name was mentioned! expressemotions | feelings | concern | regret | hope | gratitude | desire | view | opinion to let someone know your feelings by putting them into words: Young children often find it difficult to express their emotions. | Petkov expressed concern about the government's economic programme. | Naturally he has expressed a desire to see you (=he says he wants to do this - a rather formal use). | Some people had expressed the view that the project was a waste of money (=they said this was their opinion). comment to say what your opinion is about someone or something: The prime minister was asked to comment on the crisis. | He commented that it was too early to be sure. note/remark formal to say that you have noticed that something is true – used especially in formal writing: We have already noted that most old people live alone. | Someone once remarked that the problem with computers is that they only give you answers. | As noted earlier, the survey formed part of a larger programme of research. add to say something more, after what has already been said: He added that he thought it could be done fairly cheaply. | Is there anything else that you would like to add? point out to mention something that seems particularly important or relevant: Dr Graham points out that most children show some signs of abnormal behaviour. | It’s worth pointing out that few people actually die of this disease. airviews | opinions | thoughts | grievances | differences | frustrations | demands to talk about your opinions, worries, or the things you disagree about: The programme will give listeners the chance to air their views. | Workers were able to air their grievances (=talk about the things that they think are unfair). | They agreed to hold talks to air their differences (=to discuss the things they disagreed about). voice formalsupport | concern | fears | approval | disapproval | opposition | hope | confidence | regret to talk publicly about your feelings or about whether you approve or disapprove of something: The president has already voiced his support for the proposal. | She voiced concern for the safety of the hostages. | Economists, academics, and officials voiced opposition to the law.different ways of saying something whisper to say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your full voice: “Don’t wake the baby,” Jenny whispered. | "Love you," she whispered in his ear. | They were whispering something to each other. mumble to say something quietly without pronouncing the words clearly: He mumbled a few words of thanks. mutter to say something quietly, especially when you are annoyed but do not want someone to hear you complaining: "This is ridiculous," he muttered under his breath. | She muttered something about having to go home early. | Stop muttering to yourself and speak clearly. murmur to say something in a soft slow gentle voice: She stroked his hair and murmured, "Don’t worry. You’ll be all right." growl to say something in a low angry voice: "As I was saying," Lewis growled, "it needs to be finished today." snarl to say something in a nasty angry way: "Get out of my way!" he snarled. exclaim to say something suddenly and loudly: "How beautiful!" she exclaimed. blurt out to suddenly say something without thinking, especially something embarrassing or secret: It was partly nervousness that had made him blurt out the question. stammer/stutter to speak with a lot of pauses and repeated sounds, because you have a speech problem, or because you are nervous or excited: “I’ll, I’ll only be a m-moment,” he stammered. |
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