Definitions
v. Use your voice to say words or communicate with someone.
说话；交谈
v. Be able to communicate in a particular language.
会说；使用某种语言
v. Address an audience about a subject.
发言；演讲
Example
Could I speak to you after the lesson?
下课后我能和你谈谈吗？
Students who speak more than one language may find it easier to communicate across cultural boundaries.
会说多种语言的学生可能更容易进行跨文化交流。
Collocations
- speak fluently
- speak in public
- speak to someone
- speak up
Word family
- speaker (n.)
- speech (n.)
- spoken (adj.)
Synonyms
- talk
Usage tip
过去式spoke，过去分词spoken；语言前不用介词。
FAQ
- What does speak mean?
- Use your voice to say words or communicate with someone. Be able to communicate in a particular language. Address an audience about a subject.
- How is speak pronounced?
- UK /spiːk/, US /spiːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
