elocution

/ˌeləˈkjuːʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌeləˈkjuːʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌe-lə-ˈkyü-shən/ (ame, mw)

elocution — noun

1. skill in speaking to an audience with clear sounds, steady breathing, and contro

1.名詞C2
釋義

skill in speaking to an audience with clear sounds, steady breathing, and controlled use of the voice

例句

At speech club, Yuna's elocution made a short report sound polished.

possessive + elocution for speaking skill

The drama teacher used breathing drills to improve Gabriel's elocution.

collocation: improve someone's elocution

同義詞
  • public speaking

    neutral everyday term for speaking to an audience; less focused on pronunciation and voice control

  • oratory

    more admiring and more closely linked with persuasive speeches

  • diction

    focuses more narrowly on word choice and clear pronunciation

  • enunciation

    stresses pronouncing each sound or syllable clearly

用法筆記

Usually uncountable and often found in formal or somewhat old-fashioned discussion of speech training, drama, and debating. In everyday English, people more often say pronunciation, speaking skills, or public speaking.

常見錯誤

❌The principal gave an elocution about school safety.
✅The principal gave a speech about school safety.
💡'elocution' names a speaking skill or style, not one single talk.
❌Her elocutions improved after the class.
✅Her elocution improved after the class.
💡this noun is usually uncountable when talking about speaking ability.