spiel
/ʃpiːl/ (bre, ipa) · /ʃpiːl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈspēl ˈshpēl/ (ame, mw)
spiel — noun
- spielsingular
- spielsplural
1. a prepared talk that someone gives to persuade other people about something, oft
a prepared talk that someone gives to persuade other people about something, often repeating the same words each time
The car salesman gave us his usual spiel about low mileage and great fuel economy.
collocation: give + spiel / usual spiel
I have heard the same spiel from three different insurance agents this week.
Mei-Lin delivered her spiel so fast that nobody could ask a question.
The tour guide went into the standard spiel about the temple's eight-hundred-year history.
Aunt Rosa launched into her spiel about why organic vegetables are better for your health.
文法句型
spiel + about [topic]
give/deliver/launch into + spiel
用法筆記
Often carries a slightly negative tone, implying the speech is rehearsed, insincere, or meant to manipulate.
常見錯誤
spiel — verb
- spielpresent simple I / you / we / they
- spiels3rd person singular
- spieling-ing form
- spieledpast simple
1. to play a tune or melody on an instrument, often in a lively or informal way
to play a tune or melody on an instrument, often in a lively or informal way
The band spieled a cheerful tune that had everyone tapping their feet.
spiel + [tune/melody] — musical object
Grandpa pulled out his harmonica and spieled an old folk song from his youth.
At the party, Diego spieled a melody on the piano while guests sang along.
The street performer spieled the same catchy tune three times before the crowd moved on.
文法句型
spiel + [musical object]
用法筆記
This sense is rare in modern English. Most speakers use 'play' instead. You are more likely to encounter the noun sense or verb sense 2.
常見錯誤
2. to talk for a long time in a confident, lively way, often repeating the same poi
to talk for a long time in a confident, lively way, often repeating the same points to persuade or impress others
Kwame spieled for twenty minutes about why his start-up was going to change the world.
spiel + for [duration] + about [topic]
The politician spieled her campaign promises to the crowd, barely stopping to take a breath.
spiel + [promises/words] — direct object
My uncle loves to spiel about the good old days whenever we visit him.
Lukas spieled on about his travel adventures until everyone quietly excused themselves.
- lecture
more formal and critical; suggests a moral or educational tone
- ramble
more disorganised and less purposeful than spiel
- hold forth
formal; implies the speaker enjoys hearing their own voice
- summarise
to give only the main points, briefly
文法句型
spiel + about [topic]
spiel + on
spiel + [speech/words]
用法筆記
Often carries a negative or critical connotation, suggesting the speaker is long-winded, repetitive, or self-important. Object can be omitted (intransitive: 'He spieled for an hour') or included (transitive: 'She spieled her usual story').