say
- v.说;告诉;讲;表明，显示，表达（思想、感情）;表达，表述(见解);比方说;念;背诵;提供信息;朗诵
- n.决定权;发言权
- int.(表示惊讶或兴奋)嘿，啧啧;(提请别人注意、提出建议或作出评论)喂，我说
sayverb
说 speak
说；讲；告诉
to speak or tell sb sth, using words
‘Hello!’ she said.
“喂！”她说。
‘That was marvellous,’ said Daniel.
“好极了。”丹尼尔说。
Be quiet, I have something to say.
安静，我有话要说。
She said nothing to me about it.
她没有跟我说过这件事。
He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it (= be angry) .
他知道，要是他半夜还不回去，父母就会不高兴。
That's a terrible thing to say .
这话说不得。
I didn't believe a word she said.
她说的话我一句都不信。
He said (that) his name was Sam.
他说他叫萨姆。
It is said that she lived to be over 100.
据说她活了100多岁。
She finds it hard to say what she feels.
她觉得心里的感受难以言述。
I said to myself (= thought) , ‘That can't be right!’
我心里想：“这不对呀！”
‘That's impossible!’ ‘ So you say (= but I think you may be wrong) .’
“这不可能！”“不见得。”
‘Why can't I go out now?’ ‘Because I say so .’
“为什么现在不让我出去？”“因为我说了算。”
‘What do you want it for?’ ‘ I'd rather not say .’
“你要这做什么？”“我还是不说的好。”
He said to meet him here.
他说来这儿跟他见面。
He is said to have been a brilliant scholar.
据说他曾是个了不起的学者。
复述 repeat words
念；朗诵；背诵
to repeat words, phrases, etc.
to say a prayer
诵读经文
Try to say that line with more conviction.
朗诵这一句时语气要更加坚定。
表达见解 express opinion
表达，表述（见解）
to express an opinion on sth
Say what you like (= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer.
随你怎么说，反正她唱歌唱得很好。
I'll say this for them , they're a very efficient company.
我要为他们说句公道话，他们公司的效率的确很高。
Anna thinks I'm lazy─ what do you say (= what is your opinion) ?
安娜觉得我懒——你说呢？
I can't say I blame her for resigning (= I think she was right) .
她辞职，我不能说她不对。
I say (= suggest) we go without them.
依我说，我们自己去，不带他们。
I wouldn't say they were rich (= in my opinion they are not rich) .
要我说的话，他们并不富裕。
That's not to say it's a bad movie (= it is good but it is not without faults) .
并不是说这部电影很糟糕。
It's hard to say what caused the accident.
很难说造成事故的原因是什么。
‘When will it be finished?’ ‘ I couldn't say (= I don't know) .’
“什么时候能完？”“不好说。”
举例 give example
比方说；假设
to suggest or give sth as an example or a possibility
You could learn the basics in, let's say , three months.
比方说，三个月你就可以掌握基本知识。
Let's take any writer, say (= for example) Dickens…
我们随便举一个作家为例，比如说狄更斯…
Say you lose your job: what would you do then?
假设你把工作丢了，那你怎么办呢？
表明思想 / 感情 show thoughts/feelings
表明，显示，表达（思想、感情）
to make thoughts, feelings, etc. clear to sb by using words, looks, movements, etc.
His angry glance said it all .
他那愤愤的一瞥就道出了一切。
That says it all really, doesn't it? (= it shows clearly what is true)
这实际上就说明了一切，是不是？
Just what is the artist trying to say in her work?
这位艺术家究竟要在作品中表现什么呢？
标示 give written information
提供信息；指示
to give particular information or instructions
The notice said ‘Keep Out’.
告示上写着“禁止入内”。
The clock said three o'clock.
时钟显示三点整。
The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours.
说明书上说我们应让它凝结四小时。
The book doesn't say where he was born.
书上没说他是在哪儿出生的。
The guidebook says to turn left.
旅游指南上说应向左拐。
very quickly; in a very short time
to be very obvious or easy to predict
我当然会帮你。这还用说吗？
Of course I'll help you. That goes without saying .
to be ready, unwilling, etc. to talk or give your views on sth
她没多少要说的。
She doesn't have much to say for herself (= doesn't take part in conversation) .
He had plenty to say for himself (= he had a lot of opinions and was willing to talk) .
他有一肚子的话要说。
Late again─what have you got to say for yourself (= what is your excuse) ?
又迟到了——这回你找什么借口呢？
used to introduce an opinion that makes what you have just said seem less strong
我有时会为这份工作而感到忧虑。话虽如此，我还是蛮喜欢干的，因为这是一个挑战。
I sometimes get worried in this job. Having said that, I enjoy doing it, it's a challenge.
used for emphasis to say ‘yes’
“她常去找他吗？”“没错！差不多天天去。”
‘Does she see him often?’ ‘I'll say! Nearly every day.’
used to emphasize an opinion
嘿，听我说，这是我整整一周听到的最好笑的事情。
Well, I must say, that's the funniest thing I've heard all week.
it shows a good/bad quality that sb/sth has
她从没发过脾气，这说明她很有涵养。
It says a lot for her that she never lost her temper.
It didn't say much for their efficiency that the order arrived a week late.
订货晚到了一个星期，可见他们的效率难以恭维。
used to say that you would like sth or to accept sth that is offered
我倒是想来块比萨饼。
I wouldn't say no to a pizza.
‘Tea, Brian?’ ‘I wouldn't say no.’
“喝杯茶，布赖恩？”“好哇。”
a bad situation will pass or be forgotten most quickly if nothing more is said about it
the best thing to do is say as little as possible about sth
do not stop hoping
to be very shy or gentle
他紧张得连大气都不敢喘。
He's so nervous he wouldn't say boo to a goose.
used to introduce a stronger way of describing sth
即便不是办不到，也是难办到的一项任务
a difficult, not to say impossible, task
used to ask sb to smile before you take their photograph
to refuse an offer, a suggestion, etc.
你如果不在这上面投资，那是存心不想发财。
If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune.
used to say that you understand exactly what sb means or is trying to say, so it is unnecessary to say anything more
“他们一起去了巴黎。”“我早知道了！”
‘They went to Paris together.’ ‘Say no more!’
to say exactly what you feel or think
used to express surprise at what sb has just said
“他快结婚了。”“你说什么？”
‘He's getting married.’ ‘Say what?’
used to ask sb to tell you when you should stop pouring a drink or serving food for them because they have enough
in other words
三天以后——也就是说星期五
three days from now, that is to say on Friday
used to say that sth is not very unusual or special
她比我高明，但那也没什么了不起（因为我很差）。
She's a better player than me, but that's not saying much (= because I am a very bad player) .
used to introduce an opinion that makes what you have just said seem less strong
used to say that it is impossible to predict what might happen
很难说他会有何种反应。
There's no saying how he'll react.
there are/are not good reasons for doing sth, believing sth or agreeing with sth
without exaggerating at all
毫不夸张地说，我感到吃惊。
I was surprised, to say the least.
used to introduce a further fact or thing in addition to those already mentioned
这太贵了，更不用说它浪费的时间了。
It was too expensive, to say nothing of the time it wasted.
I agree completely
“我们必须自己起来保护自己。”“说得好，约翰。”
‘We must stand up for ourselves.’ ‘Well said, John.’
would you like sth/to do sth?
今晚到外边吃饭，怎么样？
What do you say to eating out tonight?
Let's go away for a weekend. What do you say?
我们出去过周末，你说好不好？
a particular person must be obeyed
萨拉想把厨房刷成绿色，而她说什么，就得照办。
Sarah wanted the kitchen painted green, and what she says, goes.
used to agree to sb's suggestion because you do not want to argue
when everything is considered
我知道你挺沮丧的，但说到底，事情并没什么大不了的。
I know you're upset, but when all's said and done it isn't exactly a disaster.
used to say that nobody knows the answer to a question
谁能说得出明年会发生什么事？
Who can say what will happen next year?
used to disagree with a statement or an opinion
谁说我干不了这个？
Who says I can't do it?
used to say that sth might happen or might have happened in a particular way, because nobody really knows
要是时间更充裕，没准儿我们就已成功了，谁说得准呢？
Who's to say we would not have succeeded if we'd had more time?
I agree with you completely
“他今天情绪不好。”“让你说对了！”
‘He's in a bad mood today.’ ‘You can say that again!’
used to say that you think the offer you are making is reasonable or generous
你看，我出100英镑买它，这再公道不过了。
Look, I'll give you £100 for it. I can't say fairer than that.
used to express surprise
“他们撇下我们自个儿走了。”“真的吗？”
‘They left without us.’ ‘You don't say!’ (= I'm not surprised)
used when you are saying that sth is probable
你大概已经知道了。
I dare say you know about it already.
used to say that you understand a situation and there is no need to say any more
“记住，他是一个政客。”“不用多说了。”
‘He's a politician, remember.’ ‘Enough said.’
used when making a suggestion or giving an example
我可以把这东西卖给你，嗯，比如说给我100英镑吧。
I can let you have it for, well let's say £100.
used to emphasize what you are saying or to ask sb if they really mean what they say
我的意思是说，你本应料到他会作何反应！
I mean to say, you should have known how he would react!
Do you mean to say you've lost it?
你是说你把那东西给弄丢了？
used to emphasize that the information you are giving is obvious
不用说，问题是所涉及的费用。
The problem, needless to say, is the cost involved.
used to say that sth was, or will be, done immediately
used for saying that sth is disappointing
我很遗憾，他不接受那项工作。
He didn't accept the job, I'm sorry to say.
to never say anything good about sb/sth
没有一个人说过他好。
Nobody had a good word to say about him.
noun
决定权；发言权
the right to influence sth by giving your opinion before a decision is made
We had no say in the decision to sell the company.
在决定出售公司的问题上，我们没有发言权。
People want a greater say in local government.
人们要求在当地的政务中有更大的发言权。
The judge has the final say on the sentence.
法官对判决有最后的决定权。
exclamation
（表示惊讶或兴奋）嘿，啧啧
used for showing surprise or pleasure
Say, that's a nice haircut!
啧啧，这个头发剪得很漂亮！
（提请别人注意、提出建议或作出评论）喂，我说
used for attracting sb's attention or for making a suggestion or comment
Say, how about going to a movie tonight?
我说，今晚去看场电影怎么样？
Say never has a person as the object. You say something or say something to somebody . Say is often used when you are giving somebody’s exact words.没有指明说话对象时，say亦可与从句连用：
‘Sit down’, she said.
“坐下。”她说。
Anne said, ‘I’m tired.’
安妮说：“我累了。”
Anne said (that) she was tired.
安妮说她累了。
What did he say to you?
他对你说了些什么？
I want to say something/a few words/a little about my family.
我想谈谈我的家庭。
She didn't say what she intended to do.
她没说她想做什么。
Tell usually has a person as the object and often has two objects.不能说：
Have you told him the news yet?
你告诉他这消息了吗？
Anne told me (that) she was tired.
安妮对我说她累了。
Can you tell me when the movie starts?
你能告诉我电影什么时候开演吗？
Can you give me some information about the school?
你能给我讲讲这所学校的情况吗？
The doctor told me to stay in bed.
医生要我卧床休息。
The doctor told me (that) I had to stay in bed.
医生对我说我必须卧床休息。
The doctor said (that) I had to stay in bed.
医生说我必须卧床休息。
The doctor said me to stay in bed.
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VERB 说;讲
When you say something, you speak words.'I'm sorry,' he said...
“对不起，”他说。
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VERB (表达观点或陈述事实，否定用法表示婉转暗示某事并非事实)说，表示
You use say in expressions such as I would just like to say to introduce what you are actually saying, or to indicate that you are expressing an opinion or admitting a fact. If you state that you can't say something or you wouldn't say something, you are indicating in a polite or indirect way that it is not the case.I would just like to say that this is the most hypocritical thing I have ever heard in my life...
我只想说这是我这辈子听说过的最虚伪的事情。
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VERB 告知;宣称;表明
You can mention the contents of a piece of writing by mentioning what it says or what someone says in it.The report says there is widespread and routine torture of political prisoners in the country...
这份报告称该国一直普遍存在折磨政治犯的现象。
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VERB (自己)想，琢磨;自忖
If you say something to yourself, you think it.Perhaps I'm still dreaming, I said to myself...
也许我还在做梦，我心里想。
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N-SING 发言权;决定权
If you have a say in something, you have the right to give your opinion and influence decisions relating to it.You can get married at sixteen, and yet you haven't got a say in the running of the country...
你 16 岁时可以结婚，但还无权参与国家政事。
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VERB (钟、刻度盘、地图等)表明，指向，显示
You indicate the information given by something such as a clock, dial, or map by mentioning what it says .The clock said four minutes past eleven...
钟显示时间是 11 点 4 分。
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VERB 说明;表明;表示
If something says something about a person, situation, or thing, it gives important information about them.I think that says a lot about how well Seles is playing...
我认为那很能说明塞勒斯表现得有多出色。
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VERB 说明，表示(…有很多优点)
If something says a lot for a person or thing, it shows that this person or thing is very good or has a lot of good qualities.It says a lot for him that he has raised his game to the level required...
他将比赛技能提至所要求的水平，这说明他颇有能耐。
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VERB (通常表示说话者认为某人优点不多)我会这样形容他们/你可以这样形容他们
You use say in expressions such as I'll say that for them and you can say this for them after or before you mention a good quality that someone has, usually when you think they do not have many good qualities.He's usually smartly-dressed, I'll say that for him...
我能说的是，至少他通常穿着入时。
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VERB 假定;假设
You can use say when you want to discuss something that might possibly happen or be true.Say you could change anything about the world we live in, what would it be?
假定你能对我们所生活的这个世界作出任意改变，你会改变什么呢？
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比如说;比方说
You can use say or let's say when you mention something as an example.To see the problem here more clearly, let's look at a different biological system, say, an acorn...
为更清晰地理解此处的问题，我们来看一种不同的生物系统，比如说，橡子。
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EXCLAM (用以唤起注意或表示惊讶、高兴、崇敬)嘿，喂，哎呀，啊
Say is used to attract someone's attention or to express surprise, pleasure, or admiration.Say, Leo, how would you like to have dinner one night, just you and me?
哎，利奥，找个晚上一起吃顿饭如何，就你和我？
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注意，如果要在动词 say 后提及说话的对象，应用介词 to。What did she say you 是错误说法，What did she say to you 是正确的。但是，动词 tell 后通常直接跟表示说话对象的直接宾语。例如：He told Alison he was suffering from leukaemia (他告诉艾利森他得了白血病)，What did she tell you (她告诉你什么了)。What did she tell to you 是错误说法。say 是引述某人所说话的最常用动词。tell 用于传达提供给某人的信息：The manufacturer told me that the product did not contain corn (厂家告诉我该产品不含谷物)。tell 也可和带 to 的动词不定式连用表示引述命令或指示：My mother told me to shut up and eat my dinner (妈妈让我别说话好好吃饭)。
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PHRASE 清楚说明事实;明确表达(…的)感觉
If you say that something says it all, you mean that it shows you very clearly the truth about a situation or someone's feelings.This is my third visit in a week, which says it all.
这是我一周内第3次拜访，这说明了一切。
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CONVENTION (表示吃惊)不会吧;(亦常表示事实上并不吃惊)我一点也不觉得奇怪，用不着你说也知道
You can use 'You don't say' to express surprise at what someone has told you. People often use this expression to indicate that in fact they are not surprised.'I'm a writer.' — 'You don't say. What kind of book are you writing?'
“我是作家。”——“不会吧。你写哪方面的书？”
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PHRASE 值得称道之处;优点
If you say there is a lot to be said for something, you mean you think it has a lot of good qualities or aspects.There's a lot to be said for being based in the country.
把总部设在该国有很多优势。
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PHRASE 寡言少语;不爱说话
If you say that someone doesn't have much to say for himself or herself, you mean that they are not speaking very much during a conversation.He's never got much to say for himself.
他向来寡言少语。
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PHRASE 你有什么好说的;你有什么要辩解的
If someone asks what you have to say for yourself, they are asking what excuse you have for what you have done.'Well,' she said eventually, 'what have you to say for yourself?'
“那么”，她最后说，“你有什么好说的？”
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PHRASE 显而易见;不言而喻;不用说
If something goes without saying, it is obvious.It goes without saying that if someone has lung problems they should not smoke.
不用说，有肺病的人不应吸烟。
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PHRASE 发表意见;阐述观点
When one of the people or groups involved in a discussion has their say, they give their opinion.The Football Association have had their say.
足协已经发表了意见。
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PHRASE (用于对很多人不喜欢的人或事物表示赞赏时)随你怎么说,不管你怎么认为
You use 'Say what you like about someone or something' when you are about to mention one good thing about a person or thing that many people do not like.Say what you like about them, but they did love their Mum.
随你怎么说，但他们确实爱自己的妈妈。
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CONVENTION (尤指乐于接受他人刚刚提出要给予自己的东西)我不反对，我没意见，好哇
You use 'I wouldn't say no' to indicate that you would like something, especially something that has just been offered to you.I wouldn't say no to a drink.
我倒想喝一杯。
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PHRASE (引出语气更重或更极端的描述)即使不说是…,虽不能说…
You can use not to say when adding a stronger or more extreme description than the one you have just used.To those who've never received million dollar royalty cheques, this sounded a little odd, not to say offensive.
对于那些从没有收到过上百万美元版权费的人来说，这听起来就算不令人反感，至少也让人觉得有点儿怪。
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PHRASE 更不用说;何况
You use to say nothing of when you mention an additional thing which gives even more strength to the point you are making.Unemployment leads to a sense of uselessness, to say nothing of financial problems.
失业会让人觉得自己一无是处，更何况还会带来经济问题。
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PHRASE (用于提醒别人所说话可能会具有冒犯性或令人震惊)可以说
You use shall I say and shall we say in order to warn someone that what you are about to say may cause offence or be surprising....whereas when you get older you're rather set in your ways, shall I say...
然而随着年纪渐长，可以说，你的大局已定了。
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PHRASE 亦即;也就是说;换句话说
You use that is to say or that's to say to indicate that you are about to express the same idea more clearly or precisely....territories that were occupied in 1967, that is to say, in the West Bank and Gaza.
1967年被占的领土，也就是约旦河西岸和加沙地带的被占领土
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CONVENTION 让你说对了;一点没错;我同意;说得太对了
You can use 'You can say that again' to express strong agreement with what someone has just said.'Must have been a fiddly job.' — 'You can say that again.'
“那一定是件精细活。”——“说得太对了。”
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to say the least→ see:least
noun
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- the chance to speak
- let him have his say
verb
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- give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
- I said to him to go home
- She ordered him to do the shopping
- The mother told the child to get dressed
- Synonym: order tell enjoin
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- express a supposition
- Let us say that he did not tell the truth
- Let's say you had a lot of money--what would you do?
- Synonym: suppose
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- indicate
- The clock says noon
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- communicate or express nonverbally
- What does this painting say?
- Did his face say anything about how he felt?
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- recite or repeat a fixed text
- Say grace
- She said her `Hail Mary'
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- speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
- She pronounces French words in a funny way
- I cannot say `zip wire'
- Can the child sound out this complicated word?
- Synonym: pronounce articulate enounce sound out enunciate
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- utter aloud
- She said `Hello' to everyone in the office
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- express in words
- He said that he wanted to marry her
- tell me what is bothering you
- state your opinion
- state your name
- Synonym: state tell
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- state as one's opinion or judgement;declare
- I say let's forget this whole business
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- report or maintain
- He alleged that he was the victim of a crime
- He said it was too late to intervene in the war
- The registrar says that I owe the school money
- Synonym: allege aver
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- have or contain a certain wording or form
- The passage reads as follows
- What does the law say?
- Synonym: read
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You 're a great help , I must say !
我得说，你可没少帮忙！
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It 's a free country ; I 'll say what I like !
这是个自由的国家，我想说什么就说什么！
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You 've been a great help , I must say .
依我看，你真是帮了个大忙啊。
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She lost it , just as I said she would .
我就说了吧，她把它丢了。
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I don 't know how you can say things like that .
真想不到你怎么会说出这种话来。
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You shouldn 't take anything she says at face value .
她的话你绝对不能只看表面。
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I said I 'd go just to keep him happy .
我说过我要去只是为了让他高兴。
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Most people said that pay was their main motivation for working .
大多数人说赚取报酬是他们工作的主要动机。
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He said he would be here at eight o'clock .
他说他将在八点钟到达这里。
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You can 't stop people from saying what they think .
人们怎么想就会怎么说，你阻止不了。
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People want a greater say in local government .
人们要求在当地的政务中有更大的发言权。
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I said I 'd go , just to keep him happy .
我说过我要去只是为了让他高兴。
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She said that she couldn 't come .
她说她来不了啦。
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Don 't pay any attention to what they say .
别在意他们所说的话。
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I couldn 't understand a single word she said !
她讲的东西我一个字都听不懂！
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Just say the word , and I 'll go .
只要发句话，我就走。
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Could you say that again in words of one syllable ?
你能用很简单的言语把这再说一遍吗？
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I 'd like to say a few words about future plans .
我想就今后的计划说几句。
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For the love of God , tell me what he said !
看在上帝的分上，告诉我他说了些什么！
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We said we would keep them .
我们说过要保存它们的。
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You can 't stop people saying what they think .
人们怎么想就会怎么说，你阻止不了。
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They both said much the same thing .
他们两人的话大致一样。
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I always said he would wind up in prison .
我以前一直说他终归要进班房。
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The shareholders want more say in how the company is run .
股东们想要在公司的经营管理上拥有更多的发言权。
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I didn 't pay attention to what she was saying .
我没有注意她在说什么。
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Could you say it again , please ?
请再说一遍好吗？
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It 's obvious from what he said that something is wrong .
根据他所说的，显然是出问题了。
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Don 't mind her ─ she didn 't mean what she said .
别理她——她只是随便说说。
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We had no say in the decision to sell the company .
在决定出售公司的问题上，我们没有发言权。
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It is said that she lived to be over 100 .
据说她活了100多岁。
最普通用词，指用语言表达思想，侧重于所说的具体内容，通常用作及物动词。
Did you finish what you wanted to say?
你想说的话都说完了吗?
How do you say this in Japanese?
这在日语中怎么说?
She said 'Good Morning' to the teacher.
她向老师说了声“早上好”。
The letter says that he will come next week.
信上说他下周要来。
用作不及物动词时，侧重指说话的动作而非内容，可指长篇演讲或三言两语的交谈，也可指简单的开口说话的能力；用作及物动词时，其宾语常为某种语言。
The child hasn't learnt to speak yet.
那孩子还没有学会说话。
He spoke at the meeting.
他在会议上发言了。
Can you speak Chinese?
你会说汉语吗？
- Who's speaking?
——请问你是谁?
- This is Peter speaking.
——我是彼得。（电话用语）
普通用词，用作不及物动词时，侧重指与人交谈时的连续说话，可指单方面较长谈话，和 speak 一样，强调说话的动作而非内容；用作及物动词时，宾语多为 sense，nonsense，business，rubbish 等。
Human beings can talk while animals can't.
人能讲话，而动物不能。
He could have come to the office if he wanted to talk.
他若想商谈什么事情，本可以到办公室来。
I don't understand what you're talking about.
我不懂你在说什么。
He's talking nonsense.
他在胡说八道。
普通用词，指直接给某人讲述或以间接的方式转述某事，有时含嘱托、命令之意，常后接双宾语或复合宾语。
Tell me your address and telephone number, please.
请告诉我你的住址和电话号码。
You can tell them that I hope to be back by tomorrow night.
你可以告诉他们，我希望明晚回来。
The light tells you if the machine is on.
指示灯告诉你机器是否在工作。
Her mother told her not to talk to any strangers.
母亲叫她别跟陌生人说话。
- 习语