英语词组speak for是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

speak for (one)

1. To say something on behalf of one; to express one's opinions for them. I can't speak for Dave, but I know that I'm very uncomfortable with this arrangement. I would just like to make clear that this former employee does not speak for me or the company as a whole.

2. To testify, argue, or give a recommendation in support of one. Melissa's a fantastic worker. I can't speak for the other interns, though, as I haven't spent any time working with them. I don't need anyone to speak for me—I can stand up for myself.

speak for (oneself)

1. To express one's opinion as one's own, and not represent it as being indicative of anyone else's. Used as an imperative when there is disagreement. A: "We just love traveling." B: "Speak for yourself—I think it's exhausting."

2. To express one's own opinion or point of view, especially in contrast to those of others. She needs to speak for herself—I'm not a mind-reader! Speaking for myself, I haven't noticed any of the problems that David is bringing up.

speak for someone or something

1. to testify or argue for someone or something. I would be happy to speak for you in court. Just tell me when. My attorney will speak for our position.

2. to lay claim to someone or something. Fred is spoken for. I want to speak for the red one.

speak for

oneself to speak on one's own behalf. I can speak for myself. I don't need you to speak for me. speak for yourself. What you say does not represent my thinking.

speak for

1. Intercede for, recommend, as in He spoke for the young applicant, commending her honesty. [c. 1300]

2. Express the views of, as in I can't speak for my husband but I'd love to accept, or I don't care what Harry thinks-Speak for yourself, Joe. [c. 1300]

3. speak for itself. Be significant or self-evident, as in They haven't called us in months, and that speaks for itself. [Second half of 1700s]

4. spoken for. Ordered, engaged, or reserved, as in This lot of rugs is already spoken for, or Is this dance spoken for? This usage comes from the older verb, bespeak, meaning "to order." [Late 1600s]

speak for

1. To act as spokesperson for someone or something: I speak for the entire staff when I say thank you. I think these photographs will speak for themselves. Hey, speak for yourself—I'm not too old to dance! I can't speak for my competitors, but we take every precaution to ensure the customer's safety.

2. To make a reservation or request for someone or something. Chiefly used in the passive: Is this dance spoken for? That painting is already spoken for.

词组	speak for
释义	Idiom speak forspeak for (someone/something) to express the opinions or wishes of someone. I can't speak for my boss on something that is so personal.Tokarczyk believed that her poetry could speak for the nation. phrasespeak for1. 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 unattached5. (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 opinion8. 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 for (one) 1. To say something on behalf of one; to express one's opinions for them. I can't speak for Dave, but I know that I'm very uncomfortable with this arrangement. I would just like to make clear that this former employee does not speak for me or the company as a whole. 2. To testify, argue, or give a recommendation in support of one. Melissa's a fantastic worker. I can't speak for the other interns, though, as I haven't spent any time working with them. I don't need anyone to speak for me—I can stand up for myself. speak for (oneself) 1. To express one's opinion as one's own, and not represent it as being indicative of anyone else's. Used as an imperative when there is disagreement. A: "We just love traveling." B: "Speak for yourself—I think it's exhausting." 2. To express one's own opinion or point of view, especially in contrast to those of others. She needs to speak for herself—I'm not a mind-reader! Speaking for myself, I haven't noticed any of the problems that David is bringing up. speak for someone or something 1. to testify or argue for someone or something. I would be happy to speak for you in court. Just tell me when. My attorney will speak for our position. 2. to lay claim to someone or something. Fred is spoken for. I want to speak for the red one. speak for oneself to speak on one's own behalf. I can speak for myself. I don't need you to speak for me. speak for yourself. What you say does not represent my thinking. speak for 1. Intercede for, recommend, as in He spoke for the young applicant, commending her honesty. [c. 1300] 2. Express the views of, as in I can't speak for my husband but I'd love to accept, or I don't care what Harry thinks-Speak for yourself, Joe. [c. 1300] 3. speak for itself. Be significant or self-evident, as in They haven't called us in months, and that speaks for itself. [Second half of 1700s] 4. spoken for. Ordered, engaged, or reserved, as in This lot of rugs is already spoken for, or Is this dance spoken for? This usage comes from the older verb, bespeak, meaning "to order." [Late 1600s] speak for v. 1. To act as spokesperson for someone or something: I speak for the entire staff when I say thank you. I think these photographs will speak for themselves. Hey, speak for yourself—I'm not too old to dance! I can't speak for my competitors, but we take every precaution to ensure the customer's safety. 2. To make a reservation or request for someone or something. Chiefly used in the passive: Is this dance spoken for? That painting is already spoken for.
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