speech
/spiːtʃ/
CEFR level A2Topic EducationWord #1766 in the learning path
演讲；发言
Definitions
n. A formal talk given to an audience.
演讲；发言
n. The ability or act of expressing thoughts through spoken words.
说话能力；言语
Example
Leila practised her speech in front of the mirror.
莱拉对着镜子练习演讲。
In his speech, the researcher explained how access to green spaces can improve children's mental health.
研究人员在演讲中解释了接触绿地如何改善儿童的心理健康。
Collocations
- give a speech
- freedom of speech
- speech therapy
- opening speech
Word family
- speak (v.)
- speaker (n.)
- spoken (adj.)
- speechless (adj.)
Usage tip
一次演讲用a speech；说话能力通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does speech mean?
- A formal talk given to an audience. The ability or act of expressing thoughts through spoken words.
- How is speech pronounced?
- UK /spiːtʃ/, US /spiːtʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
