| 释义 |
Examples:action speaks louder than words—Explaining in words is not as good as teaching by example (idiom). Action speaks louder than words.—dilettante who speaks as though he were an expert—fig. speak vaguely around the topic without getting to the point—lit. (of road) winding and turning (idiom); speak in a roundabout way—speak forcefully and with justice (idiom); to argue with the courage of one's convictions—lit. mustn't speak of two things on the same day (idiom); not be mentioned in the same breath—language pledge (speak only the target language in a language school)—official who dares speak frankly before the emperor—speak out for justice (idiom); to take a stand on a matter of principle—don't blame the speaker, take note of his warning (idiom); an exhortation speak one's mind without fear of reprisals, and with the expectation of being taken seriously—thousands of horses, all mute (idiom); no-one dares speak out—angry, but not daring speak out (idiom); obliged to remain silent about one's resentment—speak evasively (idiom); beating about the bush—shoot without aim (idiom); fig. to speak without thinking—unable speak (out of surprise, embarrassment etc)—fish bone stuck in one's throat (idiom); fig. feel obliged to speak out candidly—lit. speak of two things on the same day (idiom); to mention things on equal terms (often with negatives: you can't mention X at the same time as Y)—speak and keep one's promise (idiom); as good as one's word—speak with a foreign accent or using words from a foreign language (usually derogatory) [idiom.]—say sth. without meaning it (idiom); to speak tongue in cheek—speak in a frightened voice that lacks courage [idiom.]— |