speaking

🇬🇧 UK/'spi:kiŋ/🇺🇸 US
IELTSA1

Definitions

n.

The act of communicating vocally; the ability to speak a language

说话,讲话;口语能力

adj.

Relating to or used in speech; expressive or eloquent

讲话的,口语的;富有表现力的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
speakingother
=speaking

Common Collocations

  • 1.public speaking公开演讲
  • 2.strictly speaking严格来说
  • 3.speaking skills口语技能
  • 4.generally speaking一般来说

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Public speaking is consistently ranked as one of people's greatest fears.

  • 2.

    Strictly speaking, the report contains several factual inaccuracies.

  • 3.

    Her speaking skills improved dramatically after joining the debate club.

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