to say
01
说, 讲
to use words and our voice to show what we are thinking or feeling
Transitive: to say that
例子
She is saying that she needs some space to think.
她说她需要一些空间来思考。
1.1
说, 声称
used to talk about something that is reported or people believe is true
例子
The company is said to be expanding its operations to several new countries.
据说该公司正在将其业务扩展到几个新的国家。
1.2
说明, 指定
(of a text or visual representation) to provide specific information or directions
Transitive: to say a piece of information | to say to do sth | to say that
例子
The contract does n't say anything about bonuses.
合同中没有提到任何关于奖金的事情。
1.3
表达, 传达
to convey information, thoughts, or feelings indirectly, such as by gestures or expressions
Transitive: to say sth | to say that
例子
The subtle changes in his tone of voice said more than his actual words.
他语气中微妙的变化比他的实际话语表达了更多。
1.4
说, 念
to utter the words or phrases of a prayer, speech, etc., particularly one learned earlier
Transitive: to say predetermined words
例子
I say the Serenity Prayer every morning to start my day.
我每天早晨念宁静祷文来开始我的一天。
1.5
显示, 表明
(of a watch or clock) to show a particular time
Transitive: to say a time
例子
The clock on the wall says a quarter past twelve.
墙上的钟显示十二点一刻。
02
说, 表达
to express one's point of view or opinion on something
Transitive: to say that
例子
I say we invest in a new marketing campaign to boost sales.
我说我们投资一个新的营销活动来促进销售。
03
比如说, 假设
to suggest an example or assume something to be the case
Transitive: to say that | to say sth
例子
Say we have a deadline of two weeks, how much progress do you think we can make by then?
假设我们有两周的截止日期，你认为到那时我们能取得多少进展？
Say
01
发言权, 表达意见的机会
the right or chance to give an opinion about something
例子
Employees appreciated having a say in the new company policies that would affect their daily routines.
员工们对能在会影响他们日常工作的新公司政策中有发言权表示赞赏。
say
01
used to draw attention to a remark or comment
Dialect
American
American例子
Say, what do you think of this idea?
