declaim

/dɪˈkleɪm/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪˈkleɪm/ (ame, ipa) · /di-ˈklām dē-/ (ame, mw)

declaim — 動詞

  • declaimpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • declaimshe / she / it
  • declaimedpast simple
  • declaiming-ing form

1. to speak loudly and with strong emotion, stating your opinions forcefully, often

1.動詞及物 / 不及物C1
釋義

激昂陳詞

大聲而充滿感情地表達

to speak loudly and with strong emotion, stating your opinions forcefully, often in a formal setting such as a public meeting or stage performance

例句

Mei-Lin declaimed a poem about the struggles of immigrant workers at the university open-mic night.

Mei-Lin 在大學開放麥克風之夜激昂地朗誦了一首關於移民工人困境的詩。

declaim + noun phrase (transitive, public performance)

The senator declaimed passionately against the proposed cuts to public education funding.

那位參議員慷慨激昂地抨擊了削減公共教育經費的提案。

declaim + against + topic (intransitive, impassioned opposition)

同義詞
  • declare

    neutral and factual; lacks the emotional force of 'declaim'

  • proclaim

    suggests making something known publicly with authority, often used for official announcements

  • rant

    informal; implies angry, uncontrolled, or complain-driven speech

  • harangue

    implies a long, aggressive speech aimed at persuading or criticising, often with an accusatory tone

反義詞
  • murmur

    to speak softly and quietly, the opposite of the loud, forceful delivery of 'declaim'

  • whisper

    to speak very quietly, lacking any emotional force

文法句型

declaim + noun phrase (speech / poem / address)

declaim + against / about + topic

declaim + adverb (passionately / loudly / at length)

用法筆記

Frequently used with a prepositional phrase introduced by 'against' or 'about' when the focus is on the topic of opposition. This sense can carry a slightly theatrical connotation — the speaker is not just stating facts but performing the statement with dramatic force. In everyday conversation, 'rant' (informal) or 'speak out against' (neutral) are more common alternatives.

常見錯誤

❌The teacher declaimed the homework rules to the class.
✅The teacher announced the homework rules to the class.
💡'declaim' is too dramatic for routine factual announcements.
❌She declaimed that she was tired.
✅She declared that she was tired.
💡Use 'declare' for simple factual statements; 'declaim' implies emotional or theatrical force.