Word · Frequency #11083
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说话；讲话
the act of communicating vocally
- 1.
One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.
某人用特定语言进行口头交流的能力。
- 2.
The act of communicating vocally.
口头交流的行为。
- 3.
A speaking exercise or exam.
口语练习或口语考试。
- 4.
An oral recitation of e.g. a story.
对故事等的口头讲述。
口语能力；说话能力；口语练习；口语考试；口头讲述；朗诵；某人用特定语言进行口头交流的能力。；口头交流的行为。
In use
Speaking in front of a large audience makes many people nervous.
Her speaking was slow and careful during the interview.
Clear speaking is important in customer service.
speaking of + noun/gerund
用于引入相关话题
Speaking of travel, have you been to Japan?
说到旅行，你去过日本吗？
in speaking
正式用法，指在言语表达过程中
In speaking, clarity is more important than speed.
在讲话中，清晰比速度更重要。
public speaking
常用搭配，指在公众面前演讲
Many people fear public speaking.
Connections
Collocations
- public speaking
- 公开演讲；当众讲话
- Many people are afraid of public speaking.很多人害怕当众讲话。
- speaking skills
- 口语能力；说话技巧
- Her speaking skills in English have improved a lot.她的英语口语能力提高了很多。
- speaking test
- 口语测试；口语考试
- The speaking test lasts about fifteen minutes.口语测试大约持续十五分钟。
- speaking practice
- 口语练习
- I need more speaking practice before the interview.面试前我需要更多口语练习。
- speaking part
- 口语部分
- She did well in the speaking part of the exam.她在考试的口语部分表现很好。
Idioms & figurative uses
Learner notes
Memory Tip
speak（说）加上 ing，想象一个人正在开口说话：speaking 就是“说”的名词形态，指口语能力或演讲。
Context & Register
语域：neutral 常见场景：classroom speaking practice、public speaking event、speaking exam 该词通常指说话的能力或口语表达，多用于课堂、考试、公众演讲等场合，语体比较中性；在“public speaking”这类搭配中会稍显正式。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Speaking /ˈspiːkɪŋ/ 与 seeking、leaking、peeking、shrieking、squeaking 押韵，重读元音及之后都是 /iːkɪŋ/。注意：-eaking 拼写并不可靠，如 breaking 读作 /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/，与 speaking 不押韵。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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