says /ˈsɛz/ ; said /ˈsɛd/ ; saying /ˈsejɪŋ/ says /ˈsɛz/ ; said /ˈsɛd/ ; saying /ˈsejɪŋ/ Learner's definition of SAY
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: to use your voice to express (something) with words说;讲 [+ object]
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“Is anybody there?” he said.“有人吗?”他说。
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“Good morning,” said the woman behind the counter.“早上好。”柜台后的女人说道。
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I said three words before he interrupted me again.在他再次打断我之前我说了三个词。
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I just stopped by to say hello.我只是顺路过来打个招呼。
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He left without saying goodbye.他不辞而别。
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I wanted to say thank you for all you've done for me.我想为你所做的一切说声谢谢。
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She said something about going to the store after work.她说了下班后要去商店什么的。
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He said something in French.他用法语说了些什么。
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Anything you say to the police can be used as evidence against you.你对警方所说的任何话都可能成为呈堂证供。
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Don't believe a word he says.别相信他说的任何话。
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Please be quiet. I have something to say.请安静,我有话要说。
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Listen closely, because I'm not going to say this again/twice.仔细听,我不会说第二遍。
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What did you say?你说什么?
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Who shall I say is calling, Sir?那我应该说是谁打的电话,先生?
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Did she say how to get there?她有没有说怎么去那儿?
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I said to myself, “I can do it.”我心里想,“我能做到。”
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He said (that) he was a doctor.他说自己是一名医生。
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I can honestly say (that) I had never seen that man before today.我可以诚实地说今天之前我从未见过那个男人。
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I already said (that) I was sorry.我已经说过对不起了。
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You know what they say, “If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.”你知道人们常说,“如果不能打败他们,就加入他们。”
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As people/they say, “You can't teach an old dog new tricks.”正如人们所说,“老狗学不来新花样。”
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Her eyes are hazel, which is to say [=which means that] they are greenish brown.她的眼睛是榛子色的,也就是棕绿色的。
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“A word of advice: don't mention the war.” “Say no more [=I understand you; you do not need to explain it further]—I'll stay off the subject!”“一句忠告:别提战争。”“我知道了,我不会再触碰这个话题!”
[no object]
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[+ object] : to express (an opinion)表达(见解) -
She thinks I should break up with him. What do you say? [=what's your opinion?]她认为我应该和他分手。你怎么看?
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What would/do you say to seeing a movie tonight? [=would you like to see a movie tonight?]今晚去看场电影怎么样?
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“After all, he was the last person to see her alive.” “Are you saying that (you think) he killed her?”“他毕竟是她死前见过的最后一个人。”“你认为是他杀了她?”
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I say you're wrong. [=my opinion is that you're wrong]我认为你错了。
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I wouldn't say (that) he's a great guitarist [=I don't think he's a great guitarist]; he's just OK.我认为他不是一个伟大的吉他演奏家。他水平一般。
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They say (that) you should drink eight glasses of water a day. = It's said that you should drink eight glasses of water a day. [=the opinion of people who know about this subject is that you should drink eight glasses of water a day]据说人每天应该喝八杯水。
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New England is said to be [=many people think New England is] very beautiful in the Fall.据说新英格兰秋季的风景很美。
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“Is the island nice?” “So they/people say.”“那个岛美吗?”“人们都说很美。”
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I must say it was quite a surprise to hear from him. = I have to say it was quite a surprise to hear from him.我必须说,收到他的来信我很意外。
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I'm not saying we shouldn't buy the car. All I'm saying is that we should think about it some more.我并不是说我们不该买这辆车。我的意思是我们应该再考虑一下。
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I didn't really enjoy the movie, but that's not to say it was bad.我不太喜欢这部影片,但这并不意味着它很差。
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Say what you like (about it), I thought it was a good movie.不管你怎么看,反正我觉得这部电影不错。
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Seeing your reaction, I would say that you're jealous that he has a new girlfriend.看你的反应,我认为你是嫉妒他有了新的女朋友。
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The dress seems too fancy for the party, wouldn't you say? [=don't you agree?; do you think the same thing?]穿这条连衣裙参加派对似乎太花哨了,你说呢?
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I'll say this for him —he's very generous with his money.我要为他说句公道话,在钱的方面他很大方。
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“She's a great singer!” “If you say so.”“她是个伟大的歌唱家!”“你说是就是吧。”
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: to express (a fact) with certainty确信,确定(事实) [+ object]
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No one can say for sure whether it will happen.谁也不能确定那是否会发生。
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It is hard to say what caused the injury.很难说造成伤害的原因是什么。
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There's no saying [=it is impossible to know] how many people died in the earthquake.很难确定这次地震有多少人死亡。
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◊ This sense is often used in indirect questions beginning with who to express disagreement or to say that something cannot be known for sure.此义项常用于由who引导的间接疑问句,表示不赞同或说不准。
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Who says I can't do it? I can do anything if I put my mind to it.谁说我做不到?如果我用心的话,任何事情我都能做。
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Who's to say they wouldn't have won if their team was healthy?要是他们队都很健康的话,没准儿他们就赢了,谁说得准呢?
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Who can say what will happen? [=no one knows what will happen]谁知道会发生什么呢?
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: to give (an order) : to tell someone to do (something)发出(命令或指示);让某人做(某事) [+ object]
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I said leave me alone!我说过了,让我一个人待会儿!
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“Why do we have to go?” “Because your father and I said so.”“我们为什么一定要走?”“因为你爸爸和我让你这么做。”
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Mom said to wait here.妈妈让在这儿等。
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She's the boss. What she says goes! [=you have to do what she tells you to do]她是老板。她说什么都得照办!
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“Let's try installing the program one more time.” “Whatever you say —you're the expert.”我们再试着装一遍这个程序吧。”“听你的,你是这方面的专家。”
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“Don't you ever bring that subject up again, do you hear me?!” “Okay, okay. Whatever you say.”“别再提那个话题了,听见了吗?!”“好,好,全听你的。”
[no object]
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[+ object] : to pronounce (a word)念,读(单词) 6
[+ object] : to repeat or recite (something)复述;诵念 -
We always say our prayers before going to bed.我们总在睡前祷告。
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Can you say the poem from memory?你能背诵这首诗吗?
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A new priest said Mass this morning.今天上午一位新牧师做了弥撒。
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[+ object] : to use written words to give (information)写明,注明(信息) -
What does the card say?卡片上写的什么?
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Does the article say how the fire happened?这篇文章有没有写明火灾是怎么发生的?
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The letter says that I've been accepted to the college.信中说我被大学录取了。
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It says here that there will be a special guest at the concert.这里注明说音乐会上将有一位特别来宾。
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The instructions say to add two eggs.说明上注明要加两个鸡蛋。
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[+ object] : to show or indicate (something) by using numbers, pictures, etc.(用数字、图片等)标示,显示 9
[+ object] : to express (a meaning, emotion, etc.) without using words表明,表现(意思、情感等) -
She likes art that really says something.她喜欢真正有内涵的艺术。
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The kind of car you drive says a lot about the kind of person you are.你开哪种车在很大程度上表明你是哪种类型的人。
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The look on her face said “I'm sorry.”她脸上的表情是在表达“对不起”的意思。
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His face said it all. = His face said everything. [=his face showed how he felt]他脸上的表情已经说明了一切。
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used to suggest an example or possibility比如说;假如 -
Let's pick a math problem. Say problem number 3.我们选一道数学题吧。比如第3题。
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Say you do get accepted to the college. Will you go?假如你真的被那所大学录取了,你会去吗?
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We could leave on any day—say on Monday.我们哪天走都可以,星期一也行。
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Let's say you're right, for argument's sake.为方便讨论,假设你是对的。
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Suppose you won, shall we say, one million dollars. What would you do with it?假设你赢了,比如一百万美元,你会用这笔钱做什么?
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used to suggest a possible or approximate amount, value, etc.估计;约莫 -
The property is worth, say, four million dollars. = The property is worth four million dollars, say. [=the property is worth about four million dollars]这处房产大约值四百万美元。
can't say fairer than that
British, informal
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used to say that you cannot make a better offer than the one you have made(出价时用)再公道不过了
go without saying
: to be obvious and true不用说;显而易见
have anything/something (etc.) to say about
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: to have an opinion to express about (something)对…发表意见 2
: to have the ability to influence (something)对…有话语权;有能力影响
have something/nothing/much (etc.) to say for yourself
: to be able or unable to say something that explains what you are doing, have done, etc.有/没什么/有很多话要说 -
I asked him about school, but he didn't have much to say for himself.我问他关于学校的情况,可他没多少话说。
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Your teacher says you were caught cheating. What do you have to say for yourself?你的老师说你作弊被逮住了。你有什么要解释的吗?
having said that
or that said
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Their work has been fairly good. Having said that, I still think there's a lot of room for improvement.他们的工作做得相当好。话虽如此,我仍然认为有很大的提升空间。
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Much of the book was very dull. That said, I have to admit that the ending was extremely clever.这本书的许多内容都很无聊。话虽如此,我不得不承认结局非常精彩。
if I may say so
also if I might say so
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used to express criticism or disagreement in a polite way如果我可以这样说的话(用于委婉地表示批评或不同意)
if I say so myself
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used when you are saying something that praises your own work, skill, etc.如果要我自己来说(用于表示对自己工作或技能的认可) -
I did a fine job painting the room, if I say so myself.如果要我自己说的话,那个房间我粉刷得很不错。
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I'm a pretty good golfer, if I say so myself.如果要我自己说的话,我是个非常不错的高尔夫球手。
I hear what you're saying
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I'll say
informal
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used to indicate that you completely agree with something just said当然,就是(表完全赞同)
I say
British, old-fashioned 1
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used to express surprise, shock, etc.表惊奇、震惊等 2
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used to attract the attention of someone用于引起注意
never say never
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not to say
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used to introduce a more forceful or critical way of describing someone or something即使不是…;虽不能说… -
His manner was discourteous, not to say offensive.他的举止即使算不上冒犯,至少也是有失礼貌的。
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He was impolite, not to say downright rude!他虽称不上是十分粗鲁,至少也是不礼貌的。
say no
: to say that you will not accept or agree to something拒绝;否定 —
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say something/little/a lot (etc.) for
: to show that (someone or something) does or does not deserve to be praised, admired, etc.表示某人(或某事)值得/不值得/很值得夸赞等 -
It says a lot for her that she stayed in the game even though she was injured.尽管受了伤,她仍然坚持完成了比赛,很值得称赞。
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The students' low test scores don't say much for the education they're receiving. [=the low test scores show/suggest that the students are not getting a good education]学生考试成绩差说明他们没有得到良好的教育。
say what
US, informal
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used to express surprise at what someone has just said你说什么(表惊讶)
say yes
: to say that you accept or agree to something接受;赞同 —
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that is to say
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that said
— see having said that (above)
that's not saying much
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used to indicate that a fact, achievement, etc., is not unusual or impressive那没什么了不起;那说明不了什么
there is something/a lot/much (etc.) to be said for
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used to indicate that something has advantages which deserve to be considered when you are thinking about what to do是有/很有必要(或好处)考虑…的;…是值得考虑的 -
There is something to be said for small weddings.有必要考虑一下小规模的婚礼。
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It is not necessary, but there is something to be said for traveling abroad to learn a language.虽然不是必需的,不过出国旅行学习一种语言是值得考虑的。
to say nothing of
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used when referring to another thing that relates to what you have just said更不用说;而且还有 -
We need more time, to say nothing of [=not to mention] money. [=we also need more money]我们需要更多时间,还需要更多的资金。
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The restaurant makes its own delicious bread, to say nothing of a great spaghetti sauce.这家饭店自制美味面包,还有一种很棒的意大利面酱。
when all is said and done
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you can say that again
informal
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used to indicate that you completely agree with something just said你说对了;正是如此
you don't say
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used to express surprise不会吧,不至于吧(表惊奇) —
often used ironically to show that you are not at all surprised by something我就知道(常作讽刺之意,表示对某事一点也不感到惊讶)
you might say
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used to suggest a possible way of describing or thinking about something或许你会说;也可以说
you said it
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used to indicate that you completely agree with something just said正是如此,正合我意(表完全同意) 2 say /ˈseɪ/ noun
Learner's definition of SAY
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[singular] : an opportunity to express your opinion说话的机会;发言权 2
: the power to decide or help decide something决定权 [singular]
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usually + in [noncount]
3 say /ˈseɪ/ interjection
3 say
/ˈseɪ/
interjection
Learner's definition of SAY
chiefly US, informal
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used to express surprise, shock, etc.嘿,咦(表惊讶、震惊等) -
Say, isn't that your friend over there?咦,那不是你的朋友吗?
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Say, that's a wonderful idea.嘿,这是个好主意!
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used to attract the attention of someone喂,我说(用于提请别人注意)