speak 是英语中最常用的动词之一，表示“说话”、“讲话”或“表达”。它既可以用于正式场合，也可以用于日常对话。
基本含义
- to say words：说出话语（强调说话的行为本身）
- to communicate in a language：使用某种语言交流
- to give a speech：发表演讲
常见搭配
- speak English / Chinese / French
- speak to someone（对某人说话）
- speak with someone（与某人交谈）
- speak highly of someone（高度评价某人）
- speak your mind（直言不讳）
例句参考
- She speaks three languages fluently.
- May I speak to the manager, please?
- He will speak at the conference tomorrow.
- They spoke about their travel plans over dinner.
注意事项
“Speak” 通常用于较正式或强调语言能力的场合；而 “talk” 更侧重于非正式的交谈。例如：
- ✅ I can speak Spanish.（我会说西班牙语。）
- ✅ Let’s talk about the project.（我们聊聊这个项目吧。）