the right to give your opinion and be involved in a discussion about something 发言权 | have a say in sth The council made the decision. We had no say in the matter. 理事会作出决定，我们对这事没有发言权。 |
| have a say on/over sth Residents are being given a chance to have a say on the future of their town. 居民们正得到一个机会就他们镇的未来发表看法。 |
| | a | to get the chance to say what you think about something 有发言机会 | | I’ m speaking now. You can have your say later! 现在我在说话，过后你会有机会发言的！ | |
| | b | responsibility for making a decision , although other people can give their opinion first 最终决定权 | |