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- pronunciation:
- seI
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
says, saying, said |
| definition 1: |
to produce (words or sounds) with one's voice.
说
Did you say something just now?How do you say this word in Spanish?你刚才说什么了？你用西班牙语怎么说这个词？- synonyms:
- speak, utter, voice
- similar words:
- articulate, communicate, pronounce, sound, tell
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| definition 2: |
to express in speech or written words.
讲述
I said how glad I was to see them.In my letter, I said what was bothering me.我讲述了我看到他们是多么高兴。在我的信中，我讲述了是什么让我烦恼。- synonyms:
- express
- similar words:
- articulate, communicate, convey, deliver, enunciate, go, phrase, read, relate, state, tell, utter
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| definition 3: |
to report.
说
Everyone says the story is true.每个人都说这个故事是真的。- synonyms:
- declare, disclose, maintain, relate, report
- similar words:
- allege, assert, claim, offer, pronounce, tell
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| definition 4: |
to show on a clock.
指明
My watch says it is three o'clock.我的表指明现在三点了。- synonyms:
- read
- similar words:
- display, indicate, show
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| related words: |
express, mention, observe, remark, rumor, word |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a chance to express an opinion.
发言权
He wants his say in the matter.他要求对这件事有发言权。- synonyms:
- voice
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| definition 2: |
authority.
话语权, 权威
Teachers have the say in their classrooms.老师在他们的教室中掌握话语权。- synonyms:
- authority, control, sway
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| related words: |
turn |
| derivation: |
sayer (n.) |
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