utterance
/ˈʌtərəns/
CEFR level C1Topic EducationWord #6236 in the learning path
话语；言论
Definitions
n. Something spoken, such as a word, phrase, or sentence.
话语；言论
n. The act of expressing something through speech.
说出；发声
Example
The baby's first clear utterance made everyone smile.
宝宝第一次清楚地说出话来，让大家都笑了。
Analysing each utterance in classroom discussions can reveal how teachers encourage students to express their ideas.
分析课堂讨论中的每一段话语，可以揭示教师如何鼓励学生表达想法。
Collocations
- a single utterance
- a spontaneous utterance
- give utterance to
Word family
- utter (v.)
Synonyms
- remark
- statement
Usage tip
语言学中指一次说出的话，不一定是完整句子。
FAQ
- What does utterance mean?
- Something spoken, such as a word, phrase, or sentence. The act of expressing something through speech.
- How is utterance pronounced?
- UK /ˈʌtərəns/, US /ˈʌtərəns/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
