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。)