vt. fus.1.(refer to)to speak of sth/sb
(when talking)谈及某事物/某人；说到某事物/某人
She cried when she spoke of Oliver.谈到奥利弗的时候她哭了。
(in writing)提及某事物/某人；写到某事物/某人
Throughout the book Liu speaks of the abuse of Party power.刘在整本书中都谈到了党权滥用问题。
2.(make a speech about)to speak of sth/sb就某事物/某人发表演说
The President spoke of the need for compromise.总统针对妥协的必要性发表了演讲。
3.(express)to speak of sth表明某事；说明某事
His behaviour spoke of an early maturity.他的行为说明他早熟。