speech-making
speech-making — noun
1. the activity of standing up in front of an audience to deliver a formal talk, es
the activity of standing up in front of an audience to deliver a formal talk, especially on a ceremonial occasion or at a public event
The wedding reception was full of long speech-making by the parents and the best man.
collocation: long speech-making
After the conference, everyone agreed the speech-making had gone on far too long.
Diego prepared for the speech-making at the annual charity dinner for weeks in advance.
The award ceremony involved a great deal of speech-making by the winners and organizers.
- oratory
more formal; refers to the art rather than the event
- public speaking
broader; includes informal talks, not just formal occasions
用法筆記
Frequently used with quantifying expressions such as 'a lot of', 'too much', or 'a great deal of' to comment on the amount or length of speeches at an event.
常見錯誤
2. the regular practice or skill of writing and giving spoken addresses to groups o
the regular practice or skill of writing and giving spoken addresses to groups of people, especially as a profession or as a learned ability
Speech-making is a core part of the training programme for new politicians.
uncountable noun as subject
Aisha took a course in speech-making and learned how to hold the attention of a large audience.
collocation: a course in speech-making
His skill at speech-making turned a dull budget meeting into an inspiring event for the staff.
Modern speech-making often relies on short, emotional stories rather than long lists of facts.
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense focuses on the craft and technique rather than a specific event. Common in phrases like 'the art of speech-making' and 'speech-making skills'.