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say
/se/
(过去式: said; 过去完成式: said; 现在进行式: saying)
v.t.
To utter in words; speak. 说;讲。
- He says (that) he did it. 他说他做了那件事。
To declare; state as a decision; assert. 表明;断言;确说。
- I say he shall go. 我说他应该去(因为我说,他非去不可)。
- There remains much to be said. 还有许多待说明之处。
To estimate; assume. 约计;假定。
- We will say he has ten thousand dollars a year. 我们假定他年收入一万元。
To recite. 背诵。
- The girl is saying her lessens. 那个女孩正在背诵功课。
v.i.
To express an opinion. 发表意见;确说。
短语:
say a good word for 赞扬;推荐;说情。
say amen to 力表赞同。
say a mouthful 【俚】轻描淡写。
say an ape's paternoster 冷得牙齿打战。
say away 有话就说吧!
say B (Bo!) to a battledore 开口;发言。
say checkmate 向人说"你输了"
say ditto to 人云亦云。
say evil things of 说...之坏话。
say grace 餐前祷告。
say how things are 照实说。
say howdy for me 【口】请代向...致意。
say internally 想。
say nay 拒绝;禁止。
say neither ba nor bum 【口】不发一言。
say neither buff nor style 拒绝置评。
say on 继续说。
say one's piece 公开表示自己的意见。
say one's say 【口】吐露心声。
say... over again 再说一遍。
say prayers backwards 亵渎神圣。
say the devil's paternoster 诉怨。
say the word 只要你开口;发命令。
say to (do sth) 令;叫。
say to oneself 自言自语;想。
say uncle 【口】认输。
as much as to say 好像是说...一样;等于说。
Don't say that... 决不会是...吧!
Easier said than done. 说比做容易。
hear say 据说。
I can't say much for 关于...不能说很好。
I say 喂!唉呀!
I should say (that) 我想是...吧!
It says (in the Bible) 圣经上说。
Let us say 姑且说。
not to say 虽不能说是。
that is to say 那就是说。
to say nothing of 更不用说...了。
What do you say to...? 你觉得...如何?
when all is said 毕竟;结果。
Who shall I say, sir (madam)? 请问尊姓大名(传达者的问话)?
You don't say (so). 真的吗?
You say it. 不错;正是如此。
n.
Something said, or what one has to say. 所说之事;欲说之事。
One's turn or right to express an opinion. 【口】发言机会;发言权。
短语:
be one's say 轮到(某人)说。
have a say in 有发言权;有参加决定权。
have no say in 没有发言权。
have one's say (准许)说出想说的。
have the say 居于领导地位;有决定权。
衍生词:
n. sayer.
- 英语>简体中文, 美语词典
say¹
/seɪ/
vt. (says, saying, said)
1. [person +] 说;讲
- Did you hear what she said? 你听见她说什么了吗?
- I'd like to say a few words. 我想说几句话。
- Could you say that again, please? 能请你把那个再说一遍吗?
to say yes/no 表示同意∕反对
to say hello/goodbye 问好∕说再见
- I packed and said goodbye to Charlie. 我收拾好行李和查利告了别。
to say (that) … 说…
- She said that they were very impressed. 她说他们印象深刻。
- Did he say where he was going? 他有没有说要去哪儿?
to say sth about sb/sth 说关于…的…
- He said absolutely nothing about it to me. 关于这件事他绝对什么都没跟我说。
to say sth to sb 对某人说某事
- That's what he said to me. 那就是他对我说的话。
to say sth to yourself 自言自语说某事
2. (expressing an opinion) 说明;表明
- I say it's time to move on. 我觉得该动身离开了。
- I would just like to say that … 我只是想说…
3. (describing what is written) 写道;说道
- What does the letter say? 信上说了些什么?
- It says on the sign 'No Smoking'. 标牌上写着“禁止吸烟”。
4. (quoting or reporting) 据说;据称
- I'm only telling you what it says in the newspaper. 我只是告诉你报纸上是怎么说的。
- Forty-one people are said to have been injured. 据称有41人受伤。
they say that … 有人说…;据说…
it is said that … 据说…
5. (mean) (常用于进行时)意思是
- So are you saying all addicts come from deprived backgrounds? 所以您的意思是所有瘾君子都出身贫寒?
- What exactly are you saying, Doctor? 您到底想说什么, 医生?
6. (indicate) [sign, watch, dial +] 表明;显示
- The map says there's a turning on the left. 地图上显示左边有一条岔路。
- My watch says 3 o'clock. 我的表上显示的时间是3点钟。
7. (what if) (用于祈使句)假如, 假设, 假定
- Say you could change anything about the world we live in, what would it be? 假如你可以任意改变我们生活的这个世界, 你会改变什么?
- Say you won a million pounds. 假设你赢了一百万英镑。
8. (giving an example) 比方说;比如说
- Come for dinner at, say, 8 o'clock. 过来吃晚饭吧, 比如8点钟来。
- if interest rates rise to, let's say, 5 per cent 如果利率上升, 比方说升到5%
9. <非正式> (instruct) 吩咐;指示
- Do as I say! 按我说的去做!
to say (that) … 吩咐说…
- Charles said that we were to join him later. 查尔斯吩咐我们过后和他会合。
to say to do sth 吩咐做某事
- George said to tell you he'll be late. 乔治让告诉你他会迟到。
10. (recite) [+ prayer] 念诵
- Don't forget to say your prayers before you go to sleep. 睡觉前别忘了祷告。
to say grace (饭前)祷告
11. as I was saying 接着我刚才说的
12. to have something/nothing/a lot to say for yourself<非正式> 有话/没话/有很多话要说
- He's never got much to say for himself. 他向来寡言少语。
13. having said that 话虽然这么说;话虽如此
- These services allow you the opportunity to interact with other people online, having said that, you don’t have to meet up with anyone in person until you feel ready. 这些服务为你提供了与他人在线交流的机会, 即便如此, 如果觉得没准备好, 你也不必见任何人。
14. I can't say … 我可不能说…;我说不上…
- He's dead? Well, I can't say I'm sorry. 他死了吗?唔, 我说不上感到难过。
15. if I may say so<口,正式> 如果我可以这样说的话
- It doesn't sound very reliable, if I may say so. 要我说, 这听上去不太可靠。
16. I'll say that for sboryou can say that for sb 我得替某人说句话(通常用于表示某人优点不多, 但有某一点可取之处)
- He's usually smartly-dressed, I'll say that for him. 他通常衣着整洁, 这一点我得替他说句话。
17. I must sayorI have to say<口> 我得说;我不得不说
- I'm not happy about it, I have to say. 我得说, 我对此并不满意。
18. I say!<英,过时> (expressing strong emotion) 我说;听着
- Oh I say, that really is a nuisance! 唉, 听着, 那真是讨厌!
(attracting attention) 喂
- I say, waiter! 喂, 服务员!
(for emphasis) 啊呀;哎呀
- I say, what a gorgeous girl! 哎呀, 真是个美女!
19. it says something/a lot for sb/sth that … 表明/很能说明…有可取之处
- It says a lot for her that she admitted her mistake. 她承认了自己的错误, 这就说明她很不错。
20. it/that goes without saying 不用说;不言而喻;显而易见
- It goes without saying that if someone has lung problems they should not smoke. 肺部有问题就不应该再抽烟, 这是不言而喻的。
21. I wouldn't say … 也不能说…(用于礼貌或婉转地否认)
- I wouldn't say it was a total shock, but I was certainly surprised. 不能说是震惊吧, 但我确实很吃惊。
22. I wouldn't say no<口> 我不反对;我没意见
- I wouldn't say no to a cup of tea, thanks. 我倒是想喝杯茶, 谢谢。
23. not to say 即使不是…;虽不能说…
- It's risky, not to say downright dangerous to ski in these conditions. 在这种情况下滑雪, 即便不是异常危险, 也是非常冒险。
24. not to say much for sb/sth 说明…不怎么样
- That doesn't say much for his manners. 那说明他的行为举止有问题。
25. to say the least
See: least

26. to say nothing of sth
See: nothing

27. sth says it all… 说明了一切
- When the result was announced his face said it all. 结果宣布的时候, 他脸上的表情说明了一切。
28. to say something/a lot about sb/sth 说明/充分表明…
- I think that says a lot about how well Seles is playing. 我想那充分印证了塞莱斯打得有多好。
29. say what you like about sb/sth 随你怎么说…
- Say what you like about them, they were good to their Mum. 随你怎么说他们, 他们待母亲很好。
30. shall we sayorshall I say 可以说(尤用于略有节制或委婉的表达)
- His conversation is full of, shall I say, colourful language. 可以说, 他的谈话充满了污言秽语。
31. that is to say 也就是说;换句话说
- 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
32. that said 话说回来;话虽然这么说
- This PC cannot cope with 3-D games. That said, it is fine for surfing the net and watching movies. 这台个人电脑玩不了3D游戏, 虽然如此, 用它上网和看电影还是不错的。
33. there is a lot/something/not much to be said for sth… 有很多/有些/没什么值得称道之处
- There's a lot to be said for living in the country. 生活在这个国家好处多多。
34. what do you have to say for yourself? 你还有什么好说的?
35. when all is said and done 说到底;归根结底
- When all is said and done, it was a much better result than they could ever have expected. 说到底, 这个结果比他们预期的可好太多了。
36. you can say that again<口> 你说得太对了;一点没错
37. you don't say<口> 真的吗?不会吧(表惊讶或讽刺)
say²
/seɪ/
n.
1. (chance to speak) 发言权;发言机会
to have your say 有机会说出意见
- Let him have his say. 让他把话说出来。
- You've had your say, Diane. 你已经说够了, 戴安娜。
2. (influence) 发言权
a say in sth 在某事上的发言权
- We shall all have a say in choosing the next president. 在选择下一任总统方面, 我们都将有权表达意见。
- The students wanted more say in the running of the university. 学生们想在大学管理方面享有更多的发言权。
- They have no say in the matter. 在这件事情上他们无权发表意见。
a say on sth or a say over sth 对某事的发言权
3. 【纺】 (fabric) 细哔叽
say³
/seɪ/
interj.
<美,非正式> 嘿, 哎呀(用于引起注意或表示吃惊、赞叹等)
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
say
<幽默,讽> say 的第三人称单数现在时(says的非标准拼法, 尤用于表示无教养的谈吐)
- Sez you! 说你呢!
- Sez who? 谁说的?
- At leest, thas what he sez. 不管怎样, 他是这么说的。
See: sez
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
say (said said)
/seɪ/
v.
说,讲
- 英语>简体中文, 高中课标词汇
say
v. 说,讲,背诵,念,表示,比方说,假定
n. 话语,想说的意见,发言权
- 英语>简体中文, 计算机词典
say
v.(动词) said[sµd] say.ing, says[sµz]
v.tr.(及物动词)
1. To utter aloud; pronounce: 陈述:大声地说;宣告:
- The children said, “Good morning.” 孩子们说,“早上好”
2. To express in words: 表达:用言语表达:
- Say what's on your mind. 说说你在想什么
3. To state as one's opinion or judgment; declare: 宣称:作为某人的意见或判断而陈述;宣称:
- I say let's eat out. 我宣布到外面去用餐
4. To state as a determination of fact: 判定:作为确定事实而宣布:
- It's hard to say who is right in this matter. 很难说这件事谁对谁错
5. To repeat or recite: 重复或背诵:
- said grace. 作祷告
6. To report or maintain; allege. 公布主张:叙述或坚持;断言
7. To indicate; show: 指示;显示:
- The clock says half past two. 现在时间是两点半
8. To give nonverbal expression to; signify or embody: 象征:用非语言方式来表达;表明或体现:
- It was an act that said “devotion.” 那个行为是象征“信仰”上的皈依
9. To suppose; assume: 设想;假定:
- Let's say that you're right. 我们假设你是对的
v.intr.(不及物动词)
To make a statement; express oneself: 表达自己:作一个陈述;表达自己:
- The story must be true because the teacher said so. 这个故事一定是真的,因为是老师这么说的
n.(名词)
1. A turn or chance to speak: 发言的次序,发言权:
- Having had my say, I sat down. 发完言我就坐下了
2. The right or power to influence or make a decision: 发言权:影响或做出决定的权利或权力:
- Citizens have a say in the councils of government. All I want is some say in the matter. 市民在政府议会中有发言权。我只想在这件事上有些决定权
3. Archaic Something said; a statement. 【古语】 所说的事情;陈述
adv.(副词)
1. Approximately: 大约:
- There were, say, 500 people present. 大约有500人出席
2. For instance: 例如:
- a woodwind, say an oboe. 木管乐器,比如说双簧管
interj.(感叹词)
Used to express surprise or appeal for someone's attention. 感叹词:用于表示惊讶或引起某人的注意

习惯用语:
I say
1. Used preceding an utterance to call attention to it: 用于发话之前引起注意:
- I say, do you have the time? 我说,你有时间吗?
2. Used as an exclamation of surprise, delight, or dismay. 用作表示惊讶、高兴或沮丧的惊叹词that is to say
In other words. 换句话说to say nothing of
And there is no need to mention. Used to allude to things that fill out an idea or argument: 更不用说:没必要提及。用来暗指证明某种想法或理由是正确的事情:
- The yard is a mess, to say nothing of the house. 院子里已经是一团糟,更不用说房子了you can say that again 【俚语】
Used to express strong agreement with what has just been said. 没错:用来表示完全同意前面说过的话
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
say
vt. 说,假定;n. 话,发言权
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
say
n. 发言权
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉法学大辞典
say
vt. & vi.
说; 讲
- You may well say so. 你完全可以这么说。
- He glared angrily at her but did not say a word. 他怒视着她, 却一言不发。
- He said that he had never been to Tokyo. 他说他从来没去过东京。
vt.
说明; 表明; 宣称
- What do these figures say? 这些数字说明了什么?
- I will say how to use it. 我将说明如何使用它。
比方说; 假定说
- It is said that there has been a big flood. 据说, 那里遭受了一场大洪水的袭击。
n.
决定权, 发言权
- He wasn't allowed much say in choosing his holiday. 在选择假期的问题上不让他有很多发言权。
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
say1
(verb 动词)

Did you hear what I said? 你可曾听见我说的话?
SYNONYM 同义词:affirm, allege,announce, answer, articulate, assert, [informal日常用语] come out with, comment, communicate,convey, declare, disclose, divulge,ejaculate, enunciate, exclaim, express, intimate,maintain, mention, mouth, pronounce, readaloud, recite, rejoin, remark, repeat, reply,report, respond, retort, reveal, speak, state,suggest, SEE参阅 talk verb 动词, utter.
- 英语>简体中文, 英语同义词词典
say1
as they 'say (alsoas the saying 'goes)
often used before or after a saying or idiom ﹙常用于谚语或习语前或后﹚俗话说,常言道:
We can kill two birds with one stone, as they say. 像老话所说的那样,我们可以一石二鸟。
He was, as the saying goes, as mad as a hatter. 正如俗话说的,他疯狂得像一个制帽匠。
before you can say Jack 'Robinson (oldfashioned)
very quickly or suddenly 转瞬间;说时迟,那时快:
I’ll do that for you. I’ll have it finished before you can say Jack Robinson. 我来替你做那个,我马上就能弄好。
have your 'say (informal)
give your opinion about sth 发表意见:
You’ve had your say, now let me have mine. 你已经发表了你的见解,现在让我谈谈我的意见。
have (got) something, nothing, etc. to 'say for yourself
be able/unable to explain your actions 能/不能解释自己的行为:
I’ve asked him what he was doing here in the middle of the night, but he’s got nothing to say for himself. 我问过他深更半夜在干什么,他无法解释。
be able/unable to hold a conversation or express your opinions 有话﹙或没什么﹚要说:
She seems very nice but she doesn’t have much to say for herself. 她看起来很友善,可是没多少话说。
he, she, etc. wouldn’t say ,boo to a 'goose(informal)
sb is very shy and afraid of upsetting or annoyingpeople 为人羞怯﹙或胆小﹚:
How could he ever succeed in politics? He wouldn’t say boo to a goose.他怎么能在政治上取得成功?他为人温顺懦弱。
I 'must say (spoken)
used to emphasize an opinion ﹙用于强调某一观点﹚ 我得说:
Well, I must say, that’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all week. 嘿,听我说,这是我整整一周听到的最滑稽的一件事。
,I 'say (old-fashioned,BrE,spoken)
used to attract sb’s attention when you want to tellthem something ﹙用于引起别人注意﹚我说:
I say, our train leaves in twenty minutes. We’d better hurry. 我说,我们的火车再过二十分钟就要开了,我们得快点。
I ,wouldn’t say 'no (to sth) (spoken)
used to say that you would like sth or to acceptsth that is offered ﹙表示想要或想接受某物﹚我不反对:
I wouldn’t say no to a pizza. 来块比萨饼我倒不反对。
‘Tea, Brian?’ ‘I wouldn’t say no.’“喝茶吗,布赖恩?”“好哇。”
'I’ll say! (old-fashioned,spoken)
used to say ‘yes’ in a very forceful way ﹙用于明确表示肯定﹚正是:
‘Is his dog dangerous?’ ‘I’ll say! It nearly bit my hand off!’ “ 他的狗厉害吗? ”“没错!差点没把我的手咬掉!”
,never say 'die (saying)
do not stop trying or hoping for sth 别泄气;别气馁;决不言放弃
'not to say
used to suggest that you could, with good reason,use a stronger word to describe sb/sth ﹙表示可以用更重的语气描述﹚即便不说…,虽不能说…:
He is very difficult, not to say impossible, to understand.他这人,即便不说不可捉摸,也可说是难以理解。
say 'cheese!
used to ask sb to smile before you take their photograph﹙用于照相前请人微笑﹚笑一笑,说“茄子” :
Is everybody ready? Right, say cheese!都准备好了吗?好,笑一笑!
,say no 'more (spoken)
it is not necessary for sb to continue speakingbecause you already understand the situation 不用再说了;我知道了:
‘He’s only 21, and he’s marrying a rich old lady of 65.’ ‘Say no more!’ “ 他才21岁,却要跟一个65岁的富婆结婚。”“不用再说了!”
say your 'piece (informal)
say exactly what you feel or think 说出心里话;表明意见:
I went to see the boss this morning and I said my piece about our working conditions. He wasn’t very happy about it. 今天早晨我去见了老板,跟他一五一十地说了我们的工作条件。他为此不很开心。
say 'what? (AmE,spoken)
used to express surprise at what sb has just said﹙表示惊讶﹚你说什么:
‘He’s getting married.’ ‘Say what?’ “他要结婚了。”“你说什么?”
say 'when
used to ask sb to tell you when you should stoppouring a drink or serving food for them becausethey have enough ﹙给别人倒饮料或盛食物时说﹚够了请说一声
(just) say the 'word
used to show that you are willing and ready to dosomething as soon as sb asks ﹙只要﹚下命令;﹙只要﹚说一声:
If you need any help, just say the word. 需要帮忙的话,就开口。
that is to 'say
in other words 也就是说;换句话说:
We’ll meet again three days from now, that is to say on Friday.我们三天后,也就是星期五再见。
to ,say the (very) 'least
used to say that you are using the least strong wayof saying sth 少说也是…;最客气地说:
I’m not very happy with his work, to say the least. 客气点说,我对他的工作不是很满意。
to say 'nothing of sth
and also; not forgetting 更不用说;何况:
She is an expert in Chinese, to say nothing of speaking several European languages. 她精通汉语,更不用说还会讲几种欧洲国家的语言。
,what would/do you 'say (to sth/doing sth)?(spoken)
would you like sth/to do sth? 你说怎么样;你会愿意吗:
What would you say to a weekend in Paris?去巴黎度周末,你说好不好?
What do you say to eating out tonight? 今晚出去吃饭怎么样?
whatever you 'say (spoken)
used to agree to sb’s suggestion because you do notwant to argue ﹙用于因不想争论而同意﹚随你,由你:
‘Just do it now!’ ‘Whatever you say.’ “现在就动手!”“随你。”
who can 'say (…)? (spoken)
used to say that nobody knows the answer to aquestion 谁知道﹙ … ﹚ :
Who can say what will happen next year? 谁知道明年会发生什么事?
who’s to 'say (…)? (spoken)
used to say that sth might happen or might havehappened in a particular way, because nobodyreally knows ﹙表示说不定某事是否会或本来会发生﹚谁说得准﹙…﹚:
Who’s to say we wouldn’t have succeeded if we’d had more time? 要是时间充裕,没准我们就已经成功了,谁说得准呢?
you can say 'that again! (spoken)
I agree completely; I know that already 我完全赞同;让你说对了;我已经知道了:
‘She’s the most boring person I’ve ever met.’ ‘You can say that again!’ “她是我所见过的最无趣的人。”“你说得一点不错!”
you can’t say 'fairer (than 'that) (BrE,spoken)
used to say that you think the offer you are makingis reasonable or generous 不能出更高的价格了;再公道不过了:
Look, I’ll give you £100 for it. I can’t say fairer than that. 喂,我出100英镑买它,这再公道不过了。
you don’t 'say! (spoken,often ironic)
used to express surprise ﹙表示惊讶﹚不会吧,真的吗,我不觉得那奇怪:
‘My brother’s an astronaut, you know.’ ‘You don’t say!’ “你知道,我弟弟是一名宇航员。”“真的吗!”
‘I was in the Scouts for six years.’ ‘You don’t say.’ (= I’m not interested/surprised.)“ 我当了六年童子军。”“你用不着说。”﹙ 我对此不感兴趣/ 并不奇怪。﹚
I dare say 另见dare
I’m sorry to say 另见sorry
kiss/say goodbye to sth 另见goodbye
let us say 另见let
mean to say 另见mean
needless to say 另见needless
not/never have a good word to say for/about sb/sth 另见word
not say/hear a dicky bird 另见dicky
suffice (it) to say (that) … 另见suffice
英语>简体中文, 英语习语词典
say1
vt.
(said[sed]; 第三人称单数陈述语气现在时says [sez])
说, 讲
说明; 表达
念; 背诵
报道, 写道
[常用于虚拟语气、祈使句] 比如说; 姑且说; 假定说; 大约
- Be polite and say "Please" and "Thank you ". 要有礼貌, 说"请", "谢谢你"。
- Say it again in English. 用英语再说一遍。
- Say what you think . 把你的想法说出来。
- My watch says twenty past eight. 我的表是八点二十分。
- The look on his face said that he was confident of success. 他脸上的表情显示他对成功具有信心。
- He said his lesson [part]. 他背课文[台词]。
- The book says nothing about the affair. 书上对这件事什么也没有谈。
- The radio says no rain today. 电台预报今日无雨。
- The number left was not great, say, only ten. 余下的数目不大, 姑且说, 只有十个罢。
- Say your plan fails; then what do we do ? 假定你的计划失败了, 那末我们怎么办呢?
say2
vi.
说, 讲
[美口] 叫, 要; 让做某事
- It is hard to say. 很难说。
- She said to send you the letter, 她叫我把这封信带给你。
say3
n.
要说的话; 意见; 发言权; [常用 the say]决定权
- It was entirely their decision, I had no say in it. 这件事完全是他们决定的, 我没有发言权。
- The father had the final say. 父亲有最后的决定权。
so say l
我[我们]也是这么说的, 我[我们]的意见也是如此
so say all of us
我[我们]也是这么说的, 我[我们]的意见也是如此
and so say l
我[我们]也是这么说的, 我[我们]的意见也是如此
and so say all of us
我[我们]也是这么说的, 我[我们]的意见也是如此
as much as to say
等于说, 仿佛说
as who should say
[古]可谓, 可以这样说
before one can say Jack Robinson
[口]一下子, 一眨眼工夫, 马上
before one can say knife
[口]一下子, 一眨眼工夫, 马上
before one could say Jack Robinson
[口]一下子, 一眨眼工夫, 马上
before one could say knife
[口]一下子, 一眨眼工夫, 马上
before you can say Jack Robinson
[口]一下子, 一眨眼工夫, 马上
before you can say knife
[口]一下子, 一眨眼工夫, 马上
before you could say Jack Robinson
[口]一下子, 一眨眼工夫, 马上
before you could say knife
[口]一下子, 一眨眼工夫, 马上
Easier said than done.
[谚]说起来容易做起来难。
have no say in sth.
对某事有[没有, 没有多大]发言权
have a say in sth.
对某事有[没有, 没有多大]发言权
have not much say in sth.
对某事有[没有, 没有多大]发言权
have one's say
说出要说的话, 畅所欲言
say one's say
说出要说的话, 畅所欲言
say out one's say
说出要说的话, 畅所欲言
have sth. to say for oneself
有要辩白的话
have the say
[say-so] [美]有最后决定权
He who says what he likes, shall hear what he does not like.
随意说话的人迟早会听到他不中意的话。
give one his say
让人把话讲出来
have one's say
把话说完, 把想法说出来
hear say
听说, 据说
I can't say!
[口](一种表示否定的委婉说法)我不知道, 我说不上
I couldn't say!
[口](一种表示否定的委婉说法)我不知道, 我说不上
I cannot say much for
对...我认为不怎么好, 对...我不敢恭维
I dare say
我想, 大概
I'll say
我确实认为
I say!
(= Say !)[口](引起对方注意)嘿, 喂, 听着, 瞧!(表示惊奇)嗨!
I should say
我想, 大概, 也许
I won't say no.
我不反对; 乐意接受; 奉陪
I wouldn't say no.
我不反对; 乐意接受; 奉陪
It is said that ...
据说, 听说
It says in
[口]在...上写道, 在...上说
It says on
[口]在...上写道, 在...上说
Learn to say before you sing.
先学说再学唱; 凡事要按部就班。
Least said, soonest mended.
[谚]少说为妙, 多说坏事。
let ussay (=say)
比方说, 例如; 假定; 姑且说
needless to say
不用说, 不出意科
No sooner said than done.
说到就做, 说到做到。
not say much for
对...不作好评, 对...评价不高
not to say
虽然不能说, 即使不能说
So you say!
你那么说嘛!(意即事实不一定如此)
that is to say
即, 就是, 换句话说, 就是说; 更确切地说
that is
即, 就是, 换句话说, 就是说; 更确切地说
That's what you say.
(表示怀疑, 不相信等)这不过是你说的! 只听到你一个人这么说!
There is much to be said on both sides.
两方面都可以讲出许多道理来; 公说公有理, 婆说婆有理。
They say
人家说, 据说
What do you say to sth.
[口]你赞成不赞成做某事? 你喜欢不喜欢做某事?你对某事有什么意见?
wold you say to sth.
[口]你赞成不赞成做某事? 你喜欢不喜欢做某事?你对某事有什么意见?
What do you say to doing sth.
[口]你赞成不赞成做某事? 你喜欢不喜欢做某事?你对某事有什么意见?
wold you say to doing sth.
[口]你赞成不赞成做某事? 你喜欢不喜欢做某事?你对某事有什么意见?
what I say
我的看法[意见]
What sb. says goes.
某人说话是算数的[信得过、行得通的]; 照某人的话办。
What will Mrs Grundy say? (=What will the worldsay?)
不知人家会怎么议论? 不知社会上的人会怎么批评?
when all is said and done
说到底, 毕竟, 归根到底
You can saythat again!
[口]我完全同意! 你说对了!
You don't say (so)?
未必吧! 不会吧! 真的吗?
You may well say
[口]你完全有理由(这样)说; 你不妨(那么)说。
You may well say so
[口]你完全有理由(这样)说; 你不妨(那么)说。
You said it.
[美口]正是这样; 你说对了; 我同意。
Say away!
[口]说吧! 说出来吧!
say for oneself
为自己辩护, 辩解; 为自己找借口
say no
否定, 否认, 拒绝, 反对
Say no more!
[口]不用再说下去了! 你的意思我完全懂了!
Say on!
[口]说下去! 继续说!
say out
直说, 坦率说出
say over
背诵
say to oneself
自言自语; 心里想
say well
说得好, 说得对
say when
酒斟够了请说一声
[喻]停止, 制止
say yes
肯定, 承认, 同意, 赞成
Says you!
[美俚]我不信! 去你的! 胡说!
Sez you!
[美俚]我不信! 去你的! 胡说!
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
say
/seɪ/
(says /ˈsɛz/ )
1. 及物动词 When you say something, you speak words. 说
- "I'm sorry," he said. “我很抱歉,”他说。
- She said they were very impressed. 她说他们被深深打动了。
- Forty-one people are said to have been seriously hurt. 据说有41人严重受伤。
- I packed and said goodbye to Charlie. 我收拾好行装,跟查理说了再见。
2. 及物动词 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. (表达观点或陈述事实,否定用法表示婉转陈述某事并非事实) 说
- I would just like to say that this is the most hypocritical thing I have ever heard in my life. 我只想说这是我一生中听到过的最虚伪的事。
- I must say that rather shocked me, too. 我得说那件事也让我颇为震惊。
3. 及物动词 You can mention the contents of a piece of writing by mentioning what it says or what someone says in it. 宣称
- The report says there is widespread and routine torture of political prisoners in the country. 报告称在那个国家存在着普遍的、惯常的虐待政治犯的现象。
- You can't have one without the other, as the song says. 正如那首歌所唱的,二者你不能只取其一。
4. 及物动词 If you say something to yourself, you think it. 心中暗想
- Perhaps I'm still dreaming, I said to myself. 我心中暗想,可能我仍在做梦吧。
5. 单数型名词 If you have a say in something, you have the right to give your opinion and influence decisions relating to it. 发言权 [usu 'a' N, also 'more/some' N]
- You can get married at sixteen, and yet you haven't got a say in the running of the country. 你可以在16岁结婚,然而对国家的管理你还没有发言权。
6. 及物动词 You indicate the information given by something such as a clock, dial, or map by mentioning what it says. (钟,地图等) 表明
- The clock said four minutes past eleven when we set off. 我们出发时,时钟显示11点4分。
7. 及物动词 If something says something about a person, situation, or thing, it gives important information about them. 说明
- I think that says a lot about how well Safin is playing. 我认为那足以说明萨芬表现得有多出色。
8. 及物动词 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. 说明 (某人或某物有很多优点)
- That the Escort is still the nation's bestselling car in 1992 says a lot for the power of Ford's marketing people. 雅仕车仍是1992年全国销售得最好的汽车,这足以说明福特公司营销人员的非凡的能力。
9. 及物动词 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. 有一点该肯定 (用于表扬没有多少优点的人)
- He's usually well-dressed, I'll say that for him. 有一点该肯定的是,他通常穿着很考究。
10. 及物动词 You can use say when you want to discuss something that might possibly happen or be true. 假定 [only imper]
- Say you were buying a new car, would your discussion begin and end with the monthly payment? 假定你要买辆新车,你开始和结束讨论时的问题会是按月付款的数额吗?
11. 习语 You can use say or let's say when you mention something as an example. 比如说
- To see the problem here more clearly, let's look at a different biological system, say, an acorn. 为了把这里的问题看得更清楚,让我们看一种不同的生物系统,比如说,橡实。
say
/seɪ/
(says /ˈsɛz/ )
习语
1. 习语 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. 清楚说明事实
- This is my third visit in a week, which says it all. 这是我一周内的第三次来访,这本身就说明了一切。
2. 习惯表达 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. 真的吗 (用于并不太惊讶时) [情感]
- "I'm a writer."—"You don't say. What kind of book are you writing?" “我是个作家。”—“真的吗,你在写什么样的书呢?”
3. 习语 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. 有很多优点
- There's a lot to be said for being based in the country. 以农村为依托有很多优势。
4. 习语 If someone asks what you have to say for yourself, they are asking what excuse you have for what you have done. 某人有何要为自己辩解的
- "Well," she said eventually, "what have you to say for yourself?" “好了,”她最后说,“你有什么要为自己说的?”
5. 习语 If something goes without saying, it is obvious. 不言而喻
- It goes without saying that if someone has lung problems they should not smoke. 肺部有了问题就不该抽烟,这是不言而喻的。
6. 习语 When one of the people or groups involved in a discussion has their say, they give their opinion. 发表意见
- Voters were finally having their say today. 选民们今天终于发表他们的意见了。
7. 习惯表达 You use "I wouldn't say no" to indicate that you would like something, especially something that has just been offered to you. 我不反对 [非正式]
- I wouldn't say no to a drink. 我不反对喝一杯。
8. 习语 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. 也就是说 [正式]
- That would mean voting no, that is to say, using the veto. 那就意味着投反对票,也就是说,行使否决权。
9. 习惯表达 You can use "You can say that again" to express strong agreement with what someone has just said. 说得太对了 [非正式]
- "You are in enough trouble already."—"You can say that again," sighed Richard. “你现在麻烦已经够多的。”—“说得太对了,”理查德叹息着说。
10. INTERJ an exclamation to attract attention or express surprise, etc 引起注意或表达吃惊的叫声 [美国英语] [非正式]
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典
say, speak, state, talk, tell, utter
这些动词均有“说、讲”之意。
say → 最普通常用词,指用语言表达思想,着重所说的内容。
speak → 侧重于说话动作的本身,着重说话的能力而不在内容,可以是长篇大论的演讲,也可以是三言两语的交谈,甚至指简单的开口发声说话。
state → 较正式用词,通常指用明确的语言或文字着重地叙述事实,既强调内容又注重语气。
talk → 普通用词,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,着重说活动作而不侧重内容。
tell → 普通用词,指把某事告诉或讲述给某人听,口语或书面语均可用。
utter → 着重说话的行为,常指声音的使用,突出用噪子发声。
英语>简体中文, 英语同义词辨析词典