一分钟英语
四个包含单词 “speak” 的短语
内容简介
动词 “speak” 的意思是 “说话”。不过，短语 “speak volumes” 的意思并非指说话人的 “volume（音量）”，而是指某件事物 “胜过千言万语，不言自明”，也就是无需言语，就能深刻且清晰地传达出某种观点。看视频，跟主持人 Georgie 学习四个包含单词 “speak” 的短语。
用法总结
1. “speak of the devil” 说曹操，曹操就到
I heard Sophie's moving to the US. Ah, speak of the devil! I was just talking about you, Sophie!
I think Daniel doesn't like me very much. Speak of the devil, guess who just walked into the office?
2. “on speaking terms” 说得上话，有交情
We had a big disagreement last week, so we're not on speaking terms at the moment.
Our working relationship is great – we can have these massive disagreements and still be on speaking terms with each other.
3. “speak volume” 不需言语就能清楚地传达出看法、特点或情况，不言自明
She says she isn't annoyed, but her face speaks volumes.
Michael thinks his dog likes to be showered, but it's actually shivering and I think that speaks volumes.
4. “speak too soon” 过早下结论，言之过早
I'm so lucky it hasn't rained today! Oh dear, I spoke too soon and now it's just started raining.
Don't speak too soon! The football match is not over yet.