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.