to speak
01
말하다, 표현하다
to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought
Intransitive
예시들
She was so nervous she could hardly speak.
그녀는 너무 긴장해서 거의 말을 할 수 없었다.
1.1
말하다, 토론하다
to talk to someone about something
Transitive: to speak to sb
예시들
We need to speak to the manager about our reservation.
우리는 예약에 대해 매니저와 이야기해야 합니다.
1.2
말하다
to use or be capable of using a certain language
Transitive: to speak a language
예시들
They spoke German during the conference.
그들은 회의 동안 독일어를 말했습니다.
1.3
말하다, 연설하다
to deliver a speech to a group of people
Intransitive
예시들
The politician is scheduled to speak at the rally.
그 정치인은 집회에서 연설할 예정이다.
1.4
말하다, 표현하다
to state or say a particular thing
Transitive: to speak sth
예시들
She spoke her opinion about the proposal.
그녀는 제안에 대한 자신의 의견을 말했다.
02
증언하다, 나타내다
(of behavior, expressions, objects, etc.) to be the proof of a particular thing
Transitive: to speak sth | to speak of sth
예시들
His posture speaks of confidence.
그의 자세는 자신감을 말해준다.
어휘 나무
misspeak
speakable
speaker
speak
