to speak for
01
代表...发言, 代表
to act as a representative or spokesperson on behalf of someone or something
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
不可分离
小品词
for
基本动词
speak
现在时
speak for
第三人称单数
speaks for
现在分词
speaking for
一般过去时
spoke for
过去分词
spoken for
例子
She decided to speak for the team during the meeting.
她决定在会议期间代表团队发言。
02
为自己保留, 占为己有
to reserve something for oneself
例子
The CEO spoke for the executive office, making it clear that it was reserved for top management.
CEO代表执行办公室发言，明确表示这是为高层管理人员保留的。
03
表明, 反映
to indicate an inner trait of someone or something
例子
The impressive achievements of the team speak for their dedication and hard work.
团队令人印象深刻的成就表明了他们的奉献和辛勤工作。
04
代表发言, 表达
to solely express one's own perspective or interests
例子
When asked about the proposal, Jane made it clear that she could only speak for herself and not for the entire team.
当被问及提案时，简明确表示她只能代表自己发言，而不能代表整个团队。
