| 释义 |
Examples: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.]—speak in a frightened voice that lacks courage [idiom.]—say sth. without meaning it (idiom); to speak tongue in cheek— |