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speak well for — speak well for/of/ phrase to show that something is correct or effective The lower crime rate speaks well for the police department’s new strategy. Thesaurus: to show or agree that something is truesynonym Main entry: speak … Useful english dictionary
To speak well for — Speak Speak, v. i. [imp. {Spoke}({Spake}Archaic); p. p. {Spoken}({Spoke}, Obs. or Colloq.); p. pr. & vb. n. {Speaking}.] [OE. speken, AS. specan, sprecan; akin to OF.ries. spreka, D. spreken, OS. spreken, G. sprechen, OHG. sprehhan, and perhaps… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
speak well for — recommend … English contemporary dictionary
speak well for — idi to be an indication or reflection of (something commendable) … From formal English to slang
speak well of — speak well for/of/ phrase to show that something is correct or effective The lower crime rate speaks well for the police department’s new strategy. Thesaurus: to show or agree that something is truesynonym Main entry: speak * * * … Useful english dictionary
speak — [ spik ] (past tense spoke [ spouk ] ; past participle spo|ken [ spoukən ] ) verb *** ▸ 1 talk about something or to someone ▸ 2 use voice to talk ▸ 3 talk particular language ▸ 4 give formal speech ▸ 5 express ideas/thoughts ▸ 6 talk on… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
speak — [spēk] vi. spoke, spoken, speaking [ME speken < OE specan, earlier sprecan, akin to Ger sprechen < IE base * sp(h)er(e) g , to strew, sprinkle > SPARK1, L spargere, to sprinkle: basic sense “to scatter (words)”] 1. to utter words with… … English World dictionary
Speak — Speak, v. i. [imp. {Spoke}({Spake}Archaic); p. p. {Spoken}({Spoke}, Obs. or Colloq.); p. pr. & vb. n. {Speaking}.] [OE. speken, AS. specan, sprecan; akin to OF.ries. spreka, D. spreken, OS. spreken, G. sprechen, OHG. sprehhan, and perhaps to Skr … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
speak */*/*/ — UK [spiːk] / US [spɪk] verb Word forms speak : present tense I/you/we/they speak he/she/it speaks present participle speaking past tense spoke UK [spəʊk] / US [spoʊk] past participle spoken UK [ˈspəʊkən] / US [ˈspoʊkən] 1) a) [intransitive] to… … English dictionary
speak — [c]/spik / (say speek) verb (spoke or, Archaic, spake, spoken or, Archaic, spoke, speaking) – …
speak — speakable, adj. speakableness, n. speakably, adv. /speek/, v., spoke or (Archaic) spake; spoken or (Archaic) spoke; speaking. v.i. 1. to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice; talk: He was too … Universalium

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speak

(spēk)

v. spoke (spōk), spo·ken (spō′kən), speak·ing, speaks

v.intr.

1. To produce words by means of sounds; talk: Can the baby speak yet?

a. To express thoughts or feelings to convey information in speech or writing: He spoke of his desire to travel. In her poem she speaks about loss.

b. To convey information or ideas in text: Their book speaks about adopting children.

a. To engage in conversation: Can we speak for a few minutes about the assignment?

b. To be friendly or willing to communicate; be on speaking terms: They are no longer speaking.

4. To deliver an address or lecture: The mayor spoke at the rally.

a. To act as spokesperson: I speak for the entire staff.

b. To convey information through another person: The family spoke to the media through their trusted adviser.

a. To convey a message by nonverbal means: Actions speak louder than words.

b. To give an indication or suggestion: His manners spoke of good upbringing.

c. To be appealing: His poetry speaks to one’s heart.

7. To make a reservation or request. Used with for: Has anyone spoken for the last piece of pizza?

a. To produce a characteristic sound: The drums spoke.

b. To give off a sound on firing. Used of guns or cannon.

v.tr.

1. To say with the voice; pronounce or utter: She spoke the words with a French accent.

2. To converse in or be able to converse in (a language): speaks German.

3. To express in words; tell: speak the truth.

4. Nautical To hail and communicate with (another vessel) at sea.

5. To convey by nonverbal means: His eyes spoke volumes.

Phrasal Verbs:

speak out

To talk freely and fearlessly, as about a public issue.

speak up

1. To speak loud enough to be audible.

2. To speak without fear or hesitation.

Idioms:

so to speak

Used to call attention to a choice of words, and especially to the metaphoric or expressive nature of a word or phrase: can’t see the forest for the trees, so to speak.

speak down to

To speak condescendingly to: She never spoke down to her audience.

spoken for

Reserved or requested: Is that seat spoken for?

to speak of

Worthy of mention: There’s nothing new to speak of.

[Middle English speken, from Old English sprecan, specan.]

speak′a·ble adj.

Synonyms: speak, talk, converse¹, discourse
These verbs mean to express one’s thoughts by uttering words. Speak and talk, often interchangeable, are the most general: «On an occasion of this kind it becomes more than a moral duty to speak one’s mind. It becomes a pleasure» (Oscar Wilde).«If you want to talk about human experience, then let’s talk about it» (Deborah Eisenberg).
Converse stresses interchange of thoughts and ideas: «With thee conversing I forget all time» (John Milton).
Discourse usually refers to formal, extended speech: «When there was nothing to say, he discoursed on the nature of silence» (Stacy Schiff).

Word History: Because English is a Germanic language, first-year German produces many moments of recognition for English speakers and several puzzles. For example, when we learn the verb sprechen, «to speak,» and the noun Sprache, «speech, language,» we wonder whether we lost the r or the Germans put one in. Sounds are more often lost than added in language change, and this is the case here. In Old English the verb was sprecan and the noun sprǣc, both with an r as in German (and in the other Germanic languages). The r-less forms began to appear in the south of England and became common in the 11th century; the forms with r disappeared completely by the middle of the 12th. A similar loss of r after a consonant and before a vowel occurred in the Middle English noun prang and its variant pronge, «severe pain, sharp pain.» Pronge survives today as prong (of a pitchfork, for example). The plural of prang appears in a poem composed about 1400 as pangus, «sharp stabs of pain,» and survives today as pang, «sharp, stabbing pain.»

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

speak

(spiːk)

vb, speaks, speaking, spoke or spoken

1. to make (verbal utterances); utter (words)

2. to communicate or express (something) in or as if in words: I speak the truth.

3. (intr) to deliver a speech, discourse, etc

4. (Linguistics) (tr) to know how to talk in (a language or dialect): he does not speak German.

5. (intr) to make a characteristic sound: the clock spoke.

6. (Hunting) (intr) (of dogs, esp hounds used in hunting) to give tongue; bark

7. (Nautical Terms) (tr) nautical to hail and converse or communicate with (another vessel) at sea

8. (Instruments) (intr) (of a musical instrument) to produce a sound

9. (foll by: for) to be a representative or advocate (of): he speaks for all the members.

10. on speaking terms on good terms; friendly

11. so to speak in a manner of speaking; as it were

12. speak one’s mind to express one’s opinions frankly and plainly

13. to speak of of a significant or worthwhile nature: we have had no support to speak of.

[Old English specan; related to Old High German spehhan, Middle High German spechten to gossip, Middle Dutch speken; see speech]

ˈspeakable adj

Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014

speak

(spik)

v. spoke, spo•ken, speak•ing. v.i.

1. to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice; talk.

2. to communicate vocally; mention.

3. to converse.

4. to deliver an address, discourse, etc.

5. to make a statement in written or printed words.

6. to communicate, signify, or disclose by any means.

7. to emit a sound, as a musical instrument; make a noise or report.

v.t.

8. to utter vocally and articulately.

9. to express or make known with the voice.

10. to declare in writing or printing, or by any means of communication.

11. to use, or be able to use, in oral utterance: to speak French.

12. to communicate with (a passing vessel) at sea, as by voice or signal.

13. Archaic. to speak to or with.

14. speak for, to speak in behalf of.

15. speak out, to express one’s opinion openly and unreservedly.

16. speak up,

a. to speak loud enough to be heard.

b. to speak out.

Idioms:

1. so to speak, figuratively speaking: We lost our shirt, so to speak.

2. speak well for, to be an indication or reflection of (something commendable).

3. to speak of, worth mentioning: no debts to speak of.

[before 900; Middle English speken, Old English specan, variant of sprecan, c. Old Frisian spreka, Old Saxon sprekan, Old High German sprehhan]

speak′a•ble, adj.

-speak

a combining form extracted from newspeak, used in the formation of compound words that denote the vocabulary of a field, person, era, etc.: adspeak; artspeak; futurespeak.

speak

– say – tell

1. ‘speak’

When you speak, you use your voice to produce words. The past tense of speak is spoke. The -ed participle is spoken.

They spoke very enthusiastically about their trip.

I’ve spoken to Raja and he agrees with me.

2. ‘say’

Don’t use ‘speak’ to report what someone says. Don’t say, for example, ‘He spoke that the doctor had arrived‘. Say ‘He said that the doctor had arrived’.

I said that I would like to teach English.

He said it was an accident.

3. ‘tell’

If you mention the person who is being spoken to as well as what was said, use tell.

He told me that he was a farmer.

I told her what the doctor had said.

4. ‘talk’

See speak — talk

speak

– talk

Speak and talk have very similar meanings, but there are some differences in the ways in which they are used.

1. ‘speaking’ and ‘talking’

When saying that someone is using his or her voice to produce words, you usually say that they are speaking.

Please be quiet when I am speaking.

He was speaking so quickly I found it hard to understand.

However, if two or more people are having a conversation, you usually say that they are talking. You don’t say that they ‘are speaking’.

I think she was listening to us while we were talking.

They sat in the kitchen drinking and talking.

2. used with ‘to’ and ‘with’

If you have a conversation with someone, you can say that you speak to them or talk to them.

I saw you speaking to him just now.

I enjoyed talking to Ana.

You can also say that you speak with someone or talk with someone. This use is particularly common in American English.

He spoke with his friends and told them what had happened.

I talked with his mother many times.

When you make a telephone call, you ask if you can speak to someone. You don’t ask if you can ‘talk to’ them.

Hello. Could I speak to Sue, please?

3. used with ‘about’

If you speak about something, you describe it to a group of people, for example in a lecture.

I spoke about my experiences at University.

She spoke for twenty minutes about the political situation.

In conversation, you can refer to the thing someone is discussing as the thing they are talking about.

You know the book I‘m talking about.

I think he was talking about behaviour in the classroom.

You can refer in a general way to what someone is saying as what they are talking about.

‘I saw you at the concert.’ – ‘What are you talking about? I wasn’t there!’

If two or more people are discussing something, you say they are talking about it. Don’t say they ‘are speaking about’ it.

The men were talking about some medical problem.

Everybody will be talking about it at school tomorrow.

4. languages

You say that someone speaks or can speak a language.

They spoke fluent English.

How many languages can you speak?

You don’t say that someone ‘talks’ a language.

Be Careful!
Don’t use ‘in’ when you are talking about someone’s ability to speak a language, and don’t use a progressive form. Don’t say, for example, ‘She speaks in Dutch‘ or ‘She is speaking Dutch‘ to mean that she is able to speak Dutch.

Be Careful!
If you hear some people talking, you can say ‘Those people are speaking in Dutch’ or ‘Those people are talking in Dutch’.

She heard them talking in French.

They are speaking in Arabic.

Collins COBUILD English Usage © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 2004, 2011, 2012

speak

Past participle: spoken
Gerund: speaking

Imperative
speak
speak

Present
I speak
you speak
he/she/it speaks
we speak
you speak
they speak

Preterite
I spoke
you spoke
he/she/it spoke
we spoke
you spoke
they spoke

Present Continuous
I am speaking
you are speaking
he/she/it is speaking
we are speaking
you are speaking
they are speaking

Present Perfect
I have spoken
you have spoken
he/she/it has spoken
we have spoken
you have spoken
they have spoken

Past Continuous
I was speaking
you were speaking
he/she/it was speaking
we were speaking
you were speaking
they were speaking

Past Perfect
I had spoken
you had spoken
he/she/it had spoken
we had spoken
you had spoken
they had spoken

Future
I will speak
you will speak
he/she/it will speak
we will speak
you will speak
they will speak

Future Perfect
I will have spoken
you will have spoken
he/she/it will have spoken
we will have spoken
you will have spoken
they will have spoken

Future Continuous
I will be speaking
you will be speaking
he/she/it will be speaking
we will be speaking
you will be speaking
they will be speaking

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been speaking
you have been speaking
he/she/it has been speaking
we have been speaking
you have been speaking
they have been speaking

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been speaking
you will have been speaking
he/she/it will have been speaking
we will have been speaking
you will have been speaking
they will have been speaking

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been speaking
you had been speaking
he/she/it had been speaking
we had been speaking
you had been speaking
they had been speaking

Conditional
I would speak
you would speak
he/she/it would speak
we would speak
you would speak
they would speak

Past Conditional
I would have spoken
you would have spoken
he/she/it would have spoken
we would have spoken
you would have spoken
they would have spoken

Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011

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Verb	1.	speak — express in speech; «She talks a lot of nonsense»; «This depressed patient does not verbalize» mouth, talk, verbalise, verbalize, utter read — look at, interpret, and say out loud something that is written or printed; «The King will read the proclamation at noon» communicate, intercommunicate — transmit thoughts or feelings; «He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist» phonate, vocalise, vocalize — utter speech sounds troll — speak or recite rapidly or in a rolling voice begin — begin to speak or say; «Now listen, friends,» he began lip off, shoot one’s mouth off — speak spontaneously and without restraint; «She always shoots her mouth off and says things she later regrets» shout — utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking); «My grandmother is hard of hearing—you’ll have to shout» whisper — speak softly; in a low voice peep — speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice speak up — speak louder; raise one’s voice; «The audience asked the lecturer to please speak up» snap, snarl — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone; «The sales clerk snapped a reply at the angry customer»; «The guard snarled at us» enthuse — utter with enthusiasm speak in tongues — speak unintelligibly in or as if in religious ecstasy; «The parishioners spoke in tongues» swallow — utter indistinctly; «She swallowed the last words of her speech» verbalise, verbalize — be verbose; «This lawyer verbalizes and is rather tedious» whiff — utter with a puff of air; «whiff out a prayer» talk of, talk about — discuss or mention; «They spoke of many things» blubber out, blubber — utter while crying drone on, drone — talk in a monotonous voice stammer, stutter, bumble, falter — speak haltingly; «The speaker faltered when he saw his opponent enter the room» rasp — utter in a grating voice blunder out, blurt, blurt out, blunder — utter impulsively; «He blurted out the secret»; «He blundered his stupid ideas» inflect, modulate, tone — vary the pitch of one’s speech deliver, present — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea); «The commencement speaker presented a forceful speech that impressed the students» generalise, generalize — speak or write in generalities blabber, palaver, piffle, prate, prattle, tattle, tittle-tattle, twaddle, gabble, gibber, blab, clack, maunder, chatter — speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly chatter — make noise as if chattering away; «The magpies were chattering in the trees» rattle on, yack, yack away, yap away, jaw — talk incessantly and tiresomely open up — talk freely and without inhibition snivel, whine — talk in a tearful manner murmur — speak softly or indistinctly; «She murmured softly to the baby in her arms» mumble, mussitate, mutter, maunder — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice slur — utter indistinctly bark — speak in an unfriendly tone; «She barked into the dictaphone» bay — utter in deep prolonged tones jabber, mouth off, rabbit on, rant, rave, spout — talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner siss, sizz, hiss, sibilate — express or utter with a hiss cackle — talk or utter in a cackling manner; «The women cackled when they saw the movie star step out of the limousine» babble — utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way; «The old man is only babbling—don’t pay attention» intone, tone, chant — utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically; «The students chanted the same slogan over and over again» gulp — utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly; «He gulped for help after choking on a big piece of meat» sing — produce tones with the voice; «She was singing while she was cooking»; «My brother sings very well» speak up — speak louder; raise one’s voice; «The audience asked the lecturer to please speak up»
	2.	speak — exchange thoughts; talk with; «We often talk business»; «Actions talk louder than words» talk communicate, intercommunicate — transmit thoughts or feelings; «He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist» proceed, continue, carry on, go on — continue talking; «I know it’s hard,» he continued, «but there is no choice»; «carry on—pretend we are not in the room» dissertate, hold forth, discourse — talk at length and formally about a topic; «The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England» pontificate — talk in a dogmatic and pompous manner; «The new professor always pontificates» orate — talk pompously talk down — speak in a condescending manner, as if to a child; «He talks down to her» spiel — speak at great length (about something) dogmatise, dogmatize — speak dogmatically cheek — speak impudently to level — talk frankly with; lay it on the line; «I have to level with you» talk turkey — discuss frankly, often in a business context monologuise, monologuize, soliloquise, soliloquize — talk to oneself converse, discourse — carry on a conversation chat up, coquet, coquette, flirt, mash, philander, romance, dally, butterfly — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; «The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries»; «My husband never flirts with other women» dish the dirt, gossip — wag one’s tongue; speak about others and reveal secrets or intimacies; «She won’t dish the dirt» rap — talk volubly speak for — be a spokesperson for; «He represents the Government’s position»
	3.	speak — use language; «the baby talks already»; «the prisoner won’t speak»; «they speak a strange dialect» talk communicate, intercommunicate — transmit thoughts or feelings; «He communicated his anxieties to the psychiatrist» run on — talk or narrate at length smatter — speak with spotty or superficial knowledge; «She smatters Russian» slang — use slang or vulgar language
	4.	speak — give a speech to; «The chairman addressed the board of trustees» address blaze away — speak with fire and passion; «He blazed away at his opponents in the Senate» memorialise, memorialize — address in a memorial; «The President memorialized the heroes of the battle» keynote — give the keynote address to (an audience) harangue — deliver a harangue to; address forcefully
	5.	speak — make a characteristic or natural sound; «The drums spoke» sound — give off a certain sound or sounds; «This record sounds scratchy»

speak

verb

1. talk, say something The President spoke of the need for territorial compromise.

2. articulate, say, voice, pronounce, utter, tell, state, talk, express, communicate, make known, enunciate The very act of speaking the words gave him comfort.

3. converse, talk, chat, discourse, confer, commune, have a word, have a talk, natter (Brit. informal), exchange views, shoot the breeze (slang, chiefly U.S. & Canad.) It was very emotional when we spoke again.

4. lecture, talk, discourse, spout (informal), make a speech, pontificate, give a speech, declaim, hold forth, spiel (informal), address an audience, deliver an address, orate, speechify Last month I spoke in front of two thousand people in Birmingham.

6. indicate, show, reveal, display, suggest, signal, point to, imply, manifest, signify, denote, bespeak, be symptomatic of, betoken His behaviour spoke of an early maturity.

speak for something or someone

1. represent, act for or on behalf of, appear for, hold a brief for, hold a mandate for It was the job of the church to speak for the underprivileged.

2. support, back, champion, defend, promote, advocate, fight for, uphold, commend, espouse, stick up for (informal) a role in which he would be seen as speaking for the Government

speak out or up

speak to someone

1. reprimand, rebuke, scold, check, lecture, censure, reproach, tick off (informal), castigate, chide, dress down (informal), admonish, tell off (informal), take to task, read the riot act, tongue-lash, reprove, upbraid, slap on the wrist (informal), bawl out (informal), rap over the knuckles, haul over the coals (informal), tear (someone) off a strip (Brit. informal), reprehend, give (someone) a row (informal), send someone away with a flea in his or her ear (informal) This is not the first time I have had to speak to you about your timekeeping.

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

speak

verb

1. To engage in spoken exchange:

3. To express oneself in speech:

Idioms: open one’s mouth, put in words, wag one’s tongue.

4. To talk to an audience formally:

phrasal verb
speak for

To serve as an official delegate of:

Translations

يَتَحَدَّث معيَتَكَلَّمُيَتَكَلَّميَتَكَلَّم لَغَةً أخْرىيُعَبِّر عن

mluvitříkathovořit

taleholde talesige

paroli

rääkima

puhua

govoriti

beszélni

halda ræîusegjatalatala/ræîa viî

話す語る言う

말하다

dicere

būti vertam dėmesiogarsiai kalbėtigarsiau kalbėtiištartaskalbamasis

izteiktrunātrunātiessarunātiesteikt runu

discutavorbi

mať prejav

govoriti

tala

ongea

พูด

nói

speak

[spiːk] (spoke (pt) (spoken (pp)))

A. VI

3. (Telec) speaking! → ¡al habla!
«could I speak to Alison?» — «speaking!» → -¿podría hablar con Alison? -¡al habla! or -¡soy yo! or (esp LAm) -¡con ella!
this is Peter speaking → ¡soy Peter!, ¡habla Peter!
may I speak to Mr Jones? → ¿me pone con el Sr. Jones, por favor?
who is that speaking? → ¿con quién hablo?, ¿quién es?; (taking message) → ¿de parte (de quién)?

speak for VI + PREP

3. to be spoken for: that’s already been spoken for → eso ya está reservado or apartado
she’s already spoken for → ya está comprometida

speak out VI + ADV he’s not afraid to speak out → no tiene miedo a decir lo que piensa
to speak out against sth → denunciar algo
to speak out for or on behalf of sb → defender a algn

speak up VI + ADV

Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

speak

[ˈspiːk] [spoke] [ˈspəʊk] (pt) [spoken] [ˈspəʊkən] (pp)

[+ truth, words] → dire
to speak one’s mind → dire ce que l’on pense

Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005

speak

pret <spoke or (obs) spake>, ptp <spoken or (obs) spoke>

(= talk, be on speaking terms) → sprechen, reden (→ about über +acc, → von); (= converse) → reden, sich unterhalten (with mit); (fig, guns, drums) → sprechen, ertönen; to speak to or with somebody → mit jdm sprechen or reden; did you speak? → haben Sie etwas gesagt?; to speak in a whisper → flüstern; speak, don’t shout → nun schreien Sie doch nicht (so)!; they don’t speak (to one another) → sie reden or sprechen nicht miteinander; I’m not speaking to you → mit dir rede or spreche ich nicht mehr; she never spoke to me again → seitdem hat sie nie wieder mit mir geredet or gesprochen; to speak to oneself → Selbstgespräche führen; I’ll speak to him about it (euph: = admonish) → ich werde ein Wörtchen mit ihm reden; I’ll have to speak to my lawyer about it → das muss ich mit meinem Anwalt besprechen; speak when you’re spoken to → antworte, wenn man mit dir redet or spricht; servants should only speak when spoken to → Diener sollten nur dann etwas sagen, wenn man sie anspricht; I don’t know him to speak to → ich kenne ihn nicht näher; music speaks directly to the soul → Musik spricht die Seele an; speaking of dictionaries … → da or wo wir gerade von Wörterbüchern sprechen …, apropos Wörterbücher …; not to speak of … → ganz zu schweigen von …; it’s nothing to speak of → es ist nicht weiter erwähnenswert, es ist nichts weiter; no money/trees etc to speak of → so gut wie kein Geld/keine Bäume etc; to speak ill of somebody/something → über jdn/etw schlecht reden; to speak well of somebody/something → jdn/etw loben, (nur) Gutes über jdn/etw sagen; he is well spoken of → er genießt große Achtung; so to speak → sozusagen, eigentlich; roughly speaking → grob gesagt; strictly speaking → genau genommen; legally/biologically speaking → rechtlich/biologisch gesehen; generally speaking → im Allgemeinen; speaking personally … → wenn Sie mich fragen …, was mich betrifft …; speaking as a member of the club I have … → als Mitglied des Vereins habe ich …; to speak down to somebody → jdn von oben herab behandeln

(Telec) speaking! → am Apparat!; Jones speaking! → (hier) Jones!; who is that speaking? → wer ist da, bitte?; (on extension phone, in office) → wer ist am Apparat?

n suf Euro-speak → Eurojargon m

Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007

speak

[spiːk] (spoke (vb: pt) (spoken (pp)))

2. vi

b. (Telec) speaking! → sono io!
this is Peter speaking → sono Peter
who’s speaking? → chi parla?

speak up vi + adv

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

speak

(spiːk) – past tense spoke (spouk) : past participle ˈspoken (ˈspoukən) – verb

1. to say (words) or talk. He can’t speak; He spoke a few words to us.

2. (often with to or (American) with) to talk or converse. Can I speak to/with you for a moment?; We spoke for hours about it.

3. to (be able to) talk in (a language). She speaks Russian.

4. to tell or make known (one’s thoughts, the truth etc). I always speak my mind.

5. to make a speech, address an audience. The Prime Minister spoke on unemployment.

ˈspeaker noun

1. a person who is or was speaking.

2. (sometimes ˌloudˈspeaker) the device in a radio, record-player etc which converts the electrical impulses into audible sounds. Our record-player needs a new speaker.

ˈspeaking adjective

1. involving speech. a speaking part in a play.

2. used in speech. a pleasant speaking voice.

ˈspoken adjective

produced by speaking. the spoken word.

-spoken

speaking in a particular way. plain-spoken; smooth-spoken.

generally speaking

in general. Generally speaking, men are stronger than women.

speak for itself/themselves

to have an obvious meaning; not to need explaining. The facts speak for themselves.

speak out

to say boldly what one thinks. I feel the time has come to speak out.

speak up

to speak (more) loudly. Speak up! We can’t hear you!

to speak of

worth mentioning. He has no talent to speak of.

speak

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Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009

speak

vi. hablar;

___ louder → hable, habla más alto;

___ slowly → hable, habla despacio.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

Could you speak louder, please?
Could you speak more slowly, please?
Do you speak English?
I don’t speak English
I speak very little English
What languages do you speak?
I speak …
May I speak to …? (US)
Can I speak to …? (UK)
I’d like to speak to …, please
May I speak to Mr. …? (US)
Can I speak to Mr …? (UK)
May I speak to Ms. …, please? (US)
Can I speak to Ms …, please? (UK)
I’d like to speak to the manager, please
Could I speak to the owner, please?
Does anyone here speak …?
I want to speak to a policewoman
I’d like to speak to a doctor
I’d like to speak to a female doctor
I’d like to speak to a nurse
May I speak to you in private? (US)
Can I speak to you in private? (UK)

Collins Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009

speak

vt, vi (pret spoke; pp spoken) hablar

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Taking the IELTS Speaking test is not difficult and in fact, you can even get a band score of 8 to 9…if you know what you are doing. However, if you don’t and you come to the interview unprepared, chances are you will not meet the band score you are aiming for.

We know how much you are working hard to ace this section of the IELTS test. This article has prepared the most useful and common phrases you can use during the IELTS speaking test. Start using them in your practices and mock tests and get ready to impress the examiner with your speaking skills!

50 Useful Phrases for the IELTS Speaking Test

Overview of the IELTS Speaking Test

The IELTS speaking test is one of the four tests in the IELTS exam, the other three being Listening, Reading, and Writing. Like the Listening test, the Speaking test is also the same for both the Academic and General Training modules.

The IELTS Speaking test lasts for about 11-14 minutes. It is designed to assess your pronunciation, fluency, grammar, and vocabulary. It is divided into three parts. The IELTS speaking test is in an (informal) interview format between the examiner and the candidate.

When taking the IELTS Speaking test, you have to keep in mind that using effective phrases will help you get a high band score. Vocabulary and grammar are two of the criteria in this part of the IELTS test. Being proficient in the use of effective phrases and expressions in IELTS indicates that you are proficient in English.

Being familiar with a lot of phrasal verbs will also improve your chance of getting a high IELTS band score. They are one of the most natural features of natural and native English. When the examiner notices that you use them quite often, it will make them think that you are well-versed, and have a strong chance of scoring high. It will also help you communicate with native speakers better and more effectively.

What are Some Useful IELTS Interview Expressions?

Are you worried about having a mental block during your IELTS Speaking test? It happens when we are worried and anxious. We know what to say, but for some reason, our brain just goes blank.

Some candidates have experienced having a mental block during the speaking test. One of the reasons behind this is that they are attempting to think and talk simultaneously. Some even try to think in their native language while translating their thoughts into English, making the IELTS speaking test extremely challenging.

Here are the different phrases you can use while preparing and practicing so that by the time you take the test, you have familiarized yourself with them. This way, thinking of what and how to answer will be easier, and you can formulate your sentences faster.

1. Opening Statements

How you open your statements is your first opportunity to impress the examiner. Making a good first impression will boost your chance of getting a high band score.

Examples:

Today, I’d like to share with you about…
In this talk, I’m going to tell you how…
I want to tell you about…
Today, I would like to discuss…
Today, I want to give you a short talk on…

2. Closing statements

The manner in how you end your statements plays a vital role in the IELTS speaking test too. It shows how fluent you are and how coherent your responses are.

Examples:

In conclusion…
To sum up…
To summarize…
To conclude…
As a whole…
So all in all…

3. Beginning the Main Body of Your Speech

Once you are asked a question or given a topic to talk about, be creative and use phrases and expressions that the examiner will find appealing.

Examples:

First and foremost….
And why do I find it so appealing? It is, after all….
To begin with…
One of the most intriguing aspects about….
This is the most significant day/opportunity of my life because…

4. Building on Your Idea

When you have started talking about your topic, you would want to include some background information and some explanations and examples to help develop your topic.

Examples:

Another reason why I like…
One of the main advantages…
One of the consequences…
This appeals to me because…
Another unusual fact about…
I like … more than anything else because…

5. Expressing Your Opinions

You should change your words while presenting your viewpoint on a subject, just as you should when adding personal experiences, rather than repeating the phrase ‘I think’.

Examples:

In my opinion…
I firmly believe that…
From my point of view…
It seems to me that…
From my viewpoint…
From my perspective…
It appears to me that…
I realize that…
I understand that…

6. Speculating and Expressing Possibilities

The examiner may ask you to imagine a different setting from the one you are in or discuss the future and weigh options in Part 2 and Part 3 of the Speaking test. Even if you have little knowledge or strong opinions on the subject, speculating can help you deliver a more thorough response.

Examples:

I suppose…
It is possible…
I would imagine that…
I would say…
Perhaps…
I think it is likely/unlikely…

7. Agreeing and Disagreeing

You will be asked for your thoughts and given the option to agree or disagree in Part 3 of the IELTS Speaking test. This is an excellent opportunity to show your conversational skills in a group setting.

Examples:

I totally agree.
I couldn’t agree with you more.
You are absolutely right.
No doubt about it.
Definitely / Absolutely / Precisely

I’m afraid I disagree.
I see your point, but…
That’s not always true.
Not necessarily.
That’s one way of looking at it. However…

8. Comparing and Contrasting

You will also be asked questions throughout the IELTS Speaking test that will demand you to compare experiences, people, places, or things. It is crucial to know how to employ comparative structures effectively for this. If you are comfortable with this language and want to take it a step further, try utilizing adverbs to make your descriptions more detailed.

Examples:

Similar to…
Much the same…
As (adjective) as …

“as fun as traveling alone”, “as enjoyable as playing the guitar”

Same (noun) as…

“the same age as me”, “same school as my brother”

In contrast to…
Compared to…

9. Clarifying the Questions

Keep in mind that asking the examiner for clarification if you do not understand a question is entirely natural and acceptable

Examples:

I’m sorry, I didn’t get the question.
I’m sorry, I’m afraid I didn’t catch that.
I’m sorry, could you rephrase that?
Could you repeat the question, please?
Could you say that again?
Could you explain what you mean by..?
Could you explain the question, please?

10. Transition Words

If you want your speech to sound coherent, organized, and connected, you should use cohesive features of transition words. These aid in the organization of your response and the demonstration of clear connections between your ideas.

Examples:

Also, as well as…
Similarly, in the same way…
Even though, despite, yet…
So that, so, for this reason…
For example, for instance…
Because, since, thus, that is why…
Actually, I have to say…
On the other hand…

11. Conditionals

In the IELTS Speaking test Part 3, you are more likely to be asked conditional sentences. A conditional sentence is a sentence that states one situation as a condition for the occurrence of another situation. To put it simply, the basic structure underlying most conditional sentences can be expressed as, “If this, then that.”

The most common conditional sentences covered in the IELTS Speaking test are the zero, first, and second conditionals.

i) Zero Conditionals

They are used to describe factual situations. Both clauses are in the simple present tense.

Examples:

When it rains, I take the bus.
If I work from home, I don’t get salary deductions.
I don’t eat breakfast if I am late for work.

ii) First Conditionals

They are used to express what will most likely happen in the future if a certain condition is met. The ‘if’ phrase is normally in the present tense, and the following clause frequently includes a verb such as ‘will,’ ‘can’, or ‘might,’.

Examples:

If I get the required band score for IELTS, I will migrate to Canada.
If I get promoted at work, I might buy myself a new car.
I can bring my family to the UK if I get the required band score in IELTS.

iii) Second Conditionals

They are used to express an improbable circumstance. The ‘if’ phrase is in the past tense, whereas the following clause frequently includes a verb such as ‘would’ or ‘could’.

Examples:

If I were the mayor of our city, I would ban the use of plastics.
If I won the lottery, I could afford not to work.
I would give everyone a pay increase if I were rich.

12. Phrasal Verbs

Phrasal verbs are a combination of a verb and a preposition or adverb. It functions as a verb in which the meaning is entirely different from the combined meanings of the individual words.

In the IELTS Speaking test, you are encouraged to use phrasal verbs to indicate that you are fluent and naturally know the language.

Top 10 Phrasal Verbs to Use in the IELTS Speaking Test

Phrasal Verbs	Meaning	Sentence
Bring up	To raise a topic for discussion or consideration	“I want to bring up the possibility of me changing profession in the future.”
Carry on	To continue an activity or task	“Please carry on with your question.”
Come across	To meet someone and find something by chance	“I was at a museum when I came across an old schoolmate of mine.”
End up	To reach or come to a place or condition	“I was only planning to go window-shopping but ended up buying two pairs of sandals.”
Figure out	To solve a problem or discover the answer to a question	“I need to figure out a way on how to make ends meet.”
Fill in	To complete a form or an official document	“Please fill in the registration form and give it to the receptionist.”
Give up	To stop exerting an effort; to resign oneself to failure	“I won’t give up chasing my dreams of moving to Canada.”
Make out	To understand a person or thing’s meaning or character	“I am not sure what to make out of this piece of art.”
Point out	To say something to make someone aware of a fact or a circumstance	“I want to point out the fact that technology has changed the way people live.”
Work out	To find a solution to a problem by considering the facts	“If things work out for the best, I will be studying in Australia next year.”

13. Idioms

Idioms are phrases or expressions with a non-literal meaning that cannot be deduced by reading each word individually. They are used so frequently by native speakers in such a natural way that they often go unnoticed.

Top 30 Idioms to Use in the IELTS Speaking Test

Idioms	Meaning	Sentence
As sick as a dog	Extremely sick	“My cousin was sick as a dog on the day of the concert, so I went alone.”
Black and blue	Badly bruised	“I had a hiking accident last week, and my legs were black and blue.”
Blessing in disguise	An apparent misfortune that turns out well	“I injured my neck last year and found out when I had it checked that I have problems with my spinal cord, so in a way, the injury was a blessing in disguise.”
Blind as a bat	Having very bad eyesight	“I wear eyeglasses because I am blind as a bat.”
Bookworm	A person who loves to read	“I am a bookworm, and I have hundreds of books at home.”
Break a leg	A phrase used to wish someone good luck	“Before going to this interview, my sister told me to break a leg.”
Child’s play	Very easy	“I am an engineer, and anything including numbers is a piece of cake to me.”
Day and night	(1) All day long (2) Complete opposite	(1) “I live in the city, and I have to work day and night to pay for my bills.” (2) “I have a twin brother, and we are day and night when it comes to our hobbies.”
Driving me up the wall	Make someone annoyed or angry.	“There’s an ongoing construction just beside my apartment, and the noise is driving me up the wall.”
Follow someone’s footsteps	Do as another person did before	“My parents are both nurses, and I have decided to follow in their footsteps.”
Get on my nerves	Irritate or annoy someone	“I used to live with a friend in the city, but the noise at night get on my nerves, so I decided to move back to the country.”
Golden opportunity	An excellent chance to do something valuable	“Acing the IELTS test will be a golden opportunity for me to visit my friends and relatives in the UK.”
Green light	Permission to do something	“My parents have finally given me the green light to study in New Zealand.”
Green thumb	Natural talent for growing plants	“My mom has a green thumb, and I, unfortunately, did not inherit it, so I have diverted my hobbies to cooking instead.”
Hit the ceiling	To get extremely angry	“One time, my sisters and I went to a movie and came home late; our parents hit the ceiling.”
Kick the bucket	To die	“I am not fond of extreme sports because I am afraid to kick the bucket doing those kinds of activities.”
Learn by heart	To learn something so well; to memorize something	“Playing the guitar is something I have learned by heart since I was five.”
Like a kid in a candy store	To be excited in one’s surroundings and act in a silly way	“My first out-of-the-country trip was to Disneyland in Hongkong, and I remember being like a kid in a candy store.”
Makes my blood boil	To get extremely angry	“I always make it a point to arrive on time, and if someone is late, it makes my blood boil.”
On the mend	In the process of recovering from something	“I was on a ski trip two weeks ago and injured my knee, I am still on the mend.”
Once in a blue moon	Very rarely	“I am not into sweets, and I only eat them once in a blue moon.”
Out of the blue	Without warning; unexpectedly	“I have an old friend I don’t have communication with anymore, and out of the blue, she called me.”
Over the moon	Extremely happy	“I would be over the moon if I got a band score of 7 or higher in the IELTS test.”
Piece of cake	Very easy	“I think that if I review and prepare enough for the IELTS test, it would be a piece of cake.”
Run in the family	Many members of the family have it	“Playing a musical instrument runs in our family.”
To have a whale of a time	Enjoy oneself very much	“I had a whale of a time when I first tried scuba diving.”
Under the weather	In low spirits	“My brother was supposed to accompany me today, but he is feeling under the weather.”
White lie	A harmless lie	“My friends told me my new haircut looks nice, but I know it was a white lie.”
With flying colors	Complete success	“I hope to finish the IELTS test with flying colors.”
Working against the clock	As fast as possible	“I had papers due last night, and I had to work against the clock.”

Additional Reading: IELTS Grammar

When to Use Phrases Effectively During the IELTS Speaking Test?

As a candidate, you must know the right time to use these phrases and expressions. Like native speakers, it should come naturally.

For your responses to be more effective and to get a high band score in the IELTS Speaking test — practice and prepare yourself by looking at the given examples below.

Question:

Is it better to make major life decisions on your own or to seek advice from others?

Answer:

I believe there are solid arguments for both. It is, after all, your life, so I think you should make the choices yourself. However, because any decisions you make can impact the people around you, it seems only fair to consult with them first before making a decision. I’m afraid that, like many philosophical topics, there is no straightforward answer.

Question:

Does advertising provide accurate information, or do they urge people to buy goods they do not need?

Answer:

In my opinion, some do, and others do not. However, it is tough to determine who is providing us with accurate information. For example, I do not believe that skin whitening treatments work, but we see them everywhere, and we are pushed to buy them even though, from my perspective, they are not necessary. On the other hand, advertisements tell us that they are vital because they will improve our lives. As a result, this is an example of advertising that encourages people to purchase something they do not need. I believe that most countries now have procedures in place to ensure that advertisements provide accurate information and do not deceive consumers. I think that it is still possible for advertisers to overstate or mislead consumers without breaking the law.

Question:

Should coworkers spend their free time together as well?

Answer:

I completely disagree. People going out together after work might have an issue in that they gossip about particular people in the office or factory, which can’t be good for business, can it? Additionally, there’s always the danger that you will say something you might regret after a few drinks and have to face your coworkers the next day. In conclusion, I would strongly advise people to reconsider socializing with coworkers outside work.

Question:

Is money always the most significant thing when selecting a job?

Answer:

From my point of view, I believe that money should be the most important factor to consider when choosing a career. First and foremost, money, no matter how much of it we have, does not always buy ‘happiness’ or ‘work contentment’. For instance, if I am paid a lot of money, but my job is not considered important, despite my best intentions, I am unlikely to perform to my full ability. Another reason I think this way is because even though I could be earning a lot if I do not enjoy the company of the people I am working with, I would not enjoy my job. Money is vital for us to execute our jobs, but it is not the most important work component, in my perspective.

Question:

What do you believe will happen to historic locations or structures in the future? Why?

Answer:

I suppose it would all rely on future generations. The authorities will take action to protect them if they believe they are worth keeping. Otherwise, many of them, mainly those less well-known globally, would be demolished and replaced with ultramodern commercial structures. On the other hand, prominent landmarks would be conserved since they will draw many international tourists. Some will be rendered obsolete owing to a lack of maintenance. It is also possible that some historic sites and buildings will be lost because they are less popular and cannot sell tourist tickets. As a result, the authority or the owner wishes to adapt them for commercial purposes.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Using Phrases in the IELTS Speaking Tests

Using these phrases and expressions can be quite tricky. You don’t use them just for the sake of using them. You have to sound as natural as it can be, just like how native speakers use them. Slide them in only when the conversation calls for it.

Remember these things when using the different phrases and expressions mentioned above:

DO’s:

Use them naturally. Your goal is to let the examiner know that you can converse with a native speaker in real-life situations.

Know when to use and apply the different phrases and expressions in your responses. Not using them properly will significantly affect the message you are trying to get across.

Use variations of the different phrases and expressions. The examiner will think you don’t have enough knowledge of them if you only stick to less than four phrases and expressions.

Practice using these phrases and expressions in your daily conversations so that by the time you have to take the IELTS Speaking test, you have become familiar and at ease with them.

DON’Ts:

Don’t use formal phrases for simple questions about yourself and your life.

Don’t worry about repeating the exact phrases. The IELTS Speaking test is not the same as the IELTS Writing test.

Don’t show off your grammar and vocabulary. Use only what is necessary to avoid losing control of your responses.

Don’t use more than two phrases or expressions in one simple sentence. This will lose the coherence and meaning of your responses.

Additional Helpful Tips and Tricks to Improve Your English Speaking Skills

If you are wondering if you can get a band score of 8-9 in the IELTS Speaking test, the answer is YES. It is indeed not impossible. Many test-takers have achieved it, and there is no way you can’t reach it as well.

Here are some tips and tricks on how to improve your speaking skills to help you achieve a high IELTS band score.

Learn New Words Every Day: This is an excellent method to expand your vocabulary. Set a reasonable goal for yourself, whether it is three or six words per day. Depending on your daily routine, news, songs, and TV shows are great sources for learning new terms.

Improve Your Pronunciation: Some people are hesitant and afraid to speak because they are conscious of how they pronounce the words. You can improve your pronunciation by downloading an app or an online dictionary. If you aren’t sure how a particular word is pronounced, you can refer to those.

Attend Public Speaking Events: This might seem a bad idea, especially if you have stage fright. But as they say, the only way to overcome your fear to face it. Speaking in front of an audience will give you the confidence you need to be at ease with the interviewer on the day of the IELTS Speaking test.

Chat with Siri and Google Assistant: This might seem funny, but come to think of it, if you don’t want to talk with people while preparing for your speaking test, Siri is the way to go. Because Siri is a machine, you can’t rely on ambient cues or facial expressions to convey your message. Your words are the sole means by which you can communicate with others. As a result, you must speak as clearly and precisely as possible.

Have an English-Speaking Partner: Learning from a native speaker is one of the most effective ways to be proficient in English. The IELTS Speaking Test is intended to assess how proficient you are in using English in your daily activities. If you practice with a native speaker, your ears will be familiar with how they talk, and eventually, you will imitate them.

Read and Proofread out Loud: Our brain completes the gaps of missing details when we re-read pieces we have written. Reading what you have written out loud, preferably to someone else, is an excellent approach to check whether you have used proper grammar. When you read the information aloud rather than silently to yourself, you are more likely to discover your mistakes.

Record Yourself: Even if you do not like listening to how you speak, this is a beneficial practice to comprehend better how you pronounce your words and determine the rhythm of your sentences. It might be impossible to expect you to sound exactly like a native speaker, but you can always improve by knowing the areas you need to improve.

Be Consistent : Speaking in another language is a skill that can be acquired and perfected if you use it every day and consistently. No one can master it overnight, not even the native speakers. It takes time, and to have everything you will need for the test; you need to practice and prepare as often as possible.

Additional Reading: How to Improve Your English Speaking Skills

Additional FAQs on the IELTS Speaking Test?

Can I Ask for a Remark of the IELTS Speaking Test?

Yes, you can ask for a remark on the IELTS Speaking test. Candidates asking for a remark is one of the reasons why the IELTS Speaking test is recorded.

If you think you deserved a higher mark or received an incorrect mark, you may appeal for a remark.

Requesting for a remark should be done within four weeks after you have received your results. An IELTS senior examiner will then remark your Speaking test. They will not be aware of your previous band score.

Can I Choose the Topics in the IELTS Speaking Test?

No, you cannot choose the topics in the IELTS Speaking test. It is up to IELTS what topics will be given to the candidates. You will only know the topics of the actual interview.

Since the IELTS Speaking test is designed to assess how proficient in speaking English you are, being aware of the test topics before the test will make it invalid.

Who Marks My IELTS Speaking Test?

Your IELTS Speaking test will be marked by the examiner who conducted your interview. They have clearly defined criteria to assess your speaking test. They listen to the recorded interview and evaluate your level by comparing your performance to descriptors.

The descriptors will be based on these four criteria: fluency, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. In case you would want a remark, a senior IELTS examiner will remark. They will not be aware of your previous band score.

Which Part of the IELTS Speaking Test is the Most Difficult?

Most candidates who have taken the IELTS Speaking test say that the third part is the most difficult. It is because this part of the test requires critical thinking. You will be asked to express your opinions, weigh options, evaluate a specific issue, and compare and contrast certain ideas.

Your judgment will also be required most of the time, and you need to justify and defend your responses. But this is not to say that you have to focus only on this part of the test.

The first (Part 1 or Section 1) and the second parts (Part 2 or Section 2) of the IELTS Speaking test are equally marked as the third part, and you should practice and prepare for all three parts to get a high band score.

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Примеры из текстов

The peasants don’t speak well of him — but it’s useless to listen to them.

Мужики не хвалят, – да их слушать нечего.

Turgenev, I.S. / A Sportsman’s Sketches v.1Тургенев, И.С. / Записки охотника т.1

Записки охотника т.1

Тургенев, И.С.

© Издательство «Художественная литература», 1975

A Sportsman’s Sketches v.1

Turgenev, I.S.

In a word, the world spoke well of the girls; but they were not without their enemies, and occasionally people talked with horror of the number of books they had read.

Одним словом, про них говорилось чрезвычайно много похвального. Но были и недоброжелатели. С ужасом говорилось о том, сколько книг они прочитали.

Dostoevsky, Fyodor / IdiotДостоевский, Фёдор / Идиот

Идиот

Достоевский, Фёдор

© Издательство «Художественная литература», 1971

Idiot

Dostoevsky, Fyodor

© 2004 by Fine Creative Media, Inc.

As for Natasha’s speaking well of her, she does that in the generosity of her heart.

А что Наташа ее хвалит, так это она по благородству души делает.

Dostoevsky, Fyodor / The Insulted and InjuredДостоевский, Фёдор / Униженные и оскорблённые

Униженные и оскорблённые

Достоевский, Фёдор

© «Государственное издательство художественной литературы», 1955

The Insulted and Injured

Dostoevsky, Fyodor

Several witnesses were called who had known her for many years, and they spoke well of her; but fear and hatred of the crime of which they supposed her guilty rendered them timorous and unwilling to come forward.

Опросили нескольких свидетелей, знавших ее много лет; и они отозвались о ней хорошо, но выступали робко и неохотно, – вероятно, из отвращения к ее предполагаемому преступлению.

Shelley, Mary / Frankenstein; or, the Modern PrometheusШелли, Мэри / Франкенштейн, или Современный Прометей

Франкенштейн, или Современный Прометей

Шелли, Мэри

© Издательство «Художественная литература», 1989

Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus

Shelley, Mary

Since a closed subscheme corresponds to a coherent sheaf of ideals, we may as well speak of blowing up a coherent sheaf of ideals.

Поскольку замкнутые подсхемы находятся в биективном соответствии с когерентными пучками идеалов , то можно также говорить о раздутии когерентных пучков идеалов.

Hartshorne, Robin / Algebraic GeometryХартсхорн, Р. / Алгебраическая Геометрия

Алгебраическая Геометрия

Хартсхорн, Р.

© Перевод на русский язык, «Мир», 1981

Algebraic Geometry

Hartshorne, Robin

© 1977 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Of all those for whom he worked, he spoke well only of Khrushchev.

Из своих хозяев только об одном Хрущеве он говорил тепло.

Solzhenitsyn, Aleksandr / The Gulag ArchipelagoСолженицын, Александр / Архипелаг Гулаг

Архипелаг Гулаг

Солженицын, Александр

© Русский Общественный Фонд Александра Солженицына, 2009

The Gulag Archipelago

Solzhenitsyn, Aleksandr

© 1973 by Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyn

© 1973, 1974 by Harper & Row, Publishers, Inc.

© 1985 by The Russian Social Fund

Farewell, monsieur; I have spoken better of you than you have or will to deserve at my hand; but we must do good against evil.

Прощайте, мосье, я еще лучше о вас говорил, чем вы того заслужили; но мы должны платить добром за зло.

Shakespeare, William / Alls Wel that ends WellШекспир, Вильям / Все хорошо, что хорошо кончается

Все хорошо, что хорошо кончается

Шекспир, Вильям

© Издательство «ACADEMIA», 1937

Alls Wel that ends Well

Shakespeare, William

Was it all put into words, or did both understand that they had the same thing at heart and in their minds, so that there was no need to speak of it aloud, and better not to speak of it.

Все ли слова между ними были прямо произнесены, или обе поняли, что у той и у другой одно в сердце и в мыслях, так уж нечего вслух-то всего выговаривать да напрасно проговариваться.

Достоевский, Фёдор / Преступление и наказаниеDostoevsky, Fyodor / Crime and Punishment

Crime and Punishment

Dostoevsky, Fyodor

Преступление и наказание

Достоевский, Фёдор

© Издательство «Художественная литература», 1970

But that it were better never to speak of it unless it came on me as a black thing as it had been before and then that telling it to thee might rid me of it.»

Но что лучше об этом никогда не заговаривать. Разве только если оно опять начнет мучить меня, как бывало раньше, и еще она сказала, что, может быть, мне будет легче, если я тебе скажу.

Hemingway, Ernest / For Whom The Bell TollsХемингуэй, Эрнест / По ком звонит колокол

По ком звонит колокол

Хемингуэй, Эрнест

© Издательство «Художественная литература», 1984

For Whom The Bell Tolls

Hemingway, Ernest

© 1940, by Ernest Hemingway

«Spoken like the best of little women!» cried Richard gaily.

Вот это слова самой любезной хозяюшки на свете! – весело воскликнул Ричард.

Dickens, Charles / Bleak HouseДиккенс, Чарльз / Холодный дом

Холодный дом

Диккенс, Чарльз

© «Государственное издательство художественной литературы», 1960

Bleak House

Dickens, Charles

© 1894, by Macmillan & Co.

The voice was fuller and more rounded, because the man knew he was speaking of his best work.

Голос его звучал гордо и уверенно, потому что он знал, что говорит о своем лучшем произведении, которым он был вправе гордиться.

Kipling, Joseph Rudyard / The Light That FailedКиплинг, Джозеф Редьярд / Свет погас

Свет погас

Киплинг, Джозеф Редьярд

© «Издательство П. П. Сойкина», 1915

The Light That Failed

Kipling, Joseph Rudyard

© 2011 by Victorian Secrets

This conversation was not ended under five audiences, each of several hours; and the king heard the whole with great attention, frequently taking notes of what I spoke, as well as memorandums of what questions he intended to ask me.

Этот разговор продолжался в течение пяти аудиенций, из которых каждая заняла несколько часов. Король слушал меня очень внимательно, часто записывая то, что я говорил, и те вопросы, которые он собирался задать мне.

Swift, Jonathan / Gulliver’s travels into several remote nations of the worldСвифт, Джонатан / Путешествия Гулливера

Путешествия Гулливера

Свифт, Джонатан

© Издательство «Правда», 1987

Gulliver’s travels into several remote nations of the world

Swift, Jonathan

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