declaim
UK/dɪ'kleɪm/US/di'kleim/
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Definitions
v.
To speak or recite in a loud, theatrical, impassioned way.
慷慨陈词；激情演讲（朗诵）
v.
To protest or speak out forcefully against something.
大声抨击；强烈反对
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde- (intensely, fully) + claim (cry out) = to cry out in full theatrical voice. To declaim is to give a grand, impassioned speech, or to rail loudly against something (declaim against corruption).
Root claim still carries 24 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.declaim against强烈抨击
- 2.declaim loudly大声演讲
Example Sentences
- 1.
The actor declaimed his lines with dramatic intensity.
- 2.
He stood on the steps and declaimed against the new law.