eloquent

IPA/ˈeləkwənt/
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eloquent — 形容詞

  • eloquentpositive
  • more eloquentcomparative
  • most eloquentsuperlative

1. able to talk or write about ideas in a smooth, powerful way that easily convince

1.形容詞C1
釋義

雄辯的

說話或寫作有力且能說服人

able to talk or write about ideas in a smooth, powerful way that easily convinces other people.

例句

Yuki gave an eloquent speech at the school debate, and the audience cheered for ages.

Yuki 在學校辯論賽上發表了一場精彩雄辯的演講，台下掌聲久久不停。

common pattern: an eloquent + speech/talk/argument

The lawyer's eloquent closing argument convinced every member of the jury within twenty minutes.

那位律師雄辯的結辯詞，在二十分鐘內就說服了陪審團每一位成員。

collocation: eloquent argument / eloquent defence

常見搭配
  • eloquent speech
  • eloquent speaker
  • eloquent writer
  • eloquent defence of
  • eloquent argument
  • eloquent on the subject of
同義詞
  • articulate

    everyday and slightly less formal; focuses on clear expression rather than persuasive power

  • persuasive

    emphasises convincing the listener; an eloquent speaker is usually persuasive, but a persuasive speaker may use tricks instead of beautiful language

  • well-spoken

    neutral and informal; mainly about speaking, not writing

  • fluent

    about smooth, easy use of a language; an eloquent speaker is fluent, but a fluent speaker may still be dull

反義詞

文法句型

eloquent in [something]

an eloquent [speaker/speech/writer]

用法筆記

Subject is usually a person, or something the person produces (speech, essay, letter, argument). The praise is about HOW well the ideas are expressed, not whether the ideas are correct.

常見錯誤

My phone is very eloquent.
My phone is very useful.
eloquent describes language and the people who use it, not objects or devices.
The food was eloquent.
The food was delicious.
eloquent is about clear, powerful expression, not taste or quality in general.

2. (of a look, silence, or movement) showing a strong feeling so clearly that no wo

2.形容詞C2
釋義

意味深長

雖無言語卻清楚傳達情感

(of a look, silence, or movement) showing a strong feeling so clearly that no words are needed.

例句

Tamar said nothing, but her tired eyes were eloquent after the long hospital night.

Tamar 一句話也沒說，但在醫院熬了一整夜後，她疲憊的眼神已經說明了一切。

pattern: [body part / look] + be + eloquent

The empty plates were an eloquent sign that the children had enjoyed the meal.

空盤子和揉皺的餐巾，意味深長地透露孩子們吃得很開心。

collocation: an eloquent sign / an eloquent reminder

常見搭配
  • eloquent silence
  • eloquent look
  • eloquent gesture
  • eloquent shrug
  • eloquent reminder of
  • eloquent testimony to
同義詞
  • expressive

    everyday word for a face, voice, or movement that shows feeling clearly; less formal than eloquent

  • telling

    informal; emphasises that the sign reveals more than the speaker meant to

  • meaningful

    general word for a look or gesture that carries hidden meaning

反義詞

文法句型

an eloquent [silence/look/gesture/shrug]

用法筆記

Subject is typically a silent thing that carries strong meaning — a look, gesture, silence, photo, scar, or object. Distinguish from sense 1: if a person is speaking, choose sense 1; if a person says nothing yet their face/body shows everything, choose sense 2.

常見錯誤

She is an eloquent silent person.
Her silences are eloquent.
the silence or look is eloquent, not the person.
His loud shout was eloquent of his anger.
His clenched fists were eloquent of his anger.
sense 2 is about wordless signs, not noisy ones.

同根字

常見搭配

名詞搭配

副詞搭配

  • surprisingly eloquent
  • remarkably eloquent
  • particularly eloquent

常用片語

  • an eloquent reminder of
  • eloquent testimony to
  • in eloquent terms

介系詞搭配

  • eloquent on (a subject)
  • eloquent about (something)
  • eloquent in (one's defence/in praise of)