speaker

/ˈspiː.kər/ (bre, ipa) · [spˈikɚ] /ˈspiː.kɚ/ (ame, ipa) · [spˈikɚ] /ˈspē-kər/ (ame, mw)

speaker — 名詞

  • speakersingular
  • speakersplural

1. a person who talks to a group of people at a formal event or meeting, often abou

1.名詞A2
釋義

演講者

在公開活動中發表演說的人

a person who talks to a group of people at a formal event or meeting, often about a particular topic

例句

Paloma was nervous before her speech, but the speaker before her calmed everyone down.

Paloma 在演講前很緊張，但她前面那位演講者讓全場氣氛放鬆了下來。

countable noun for a person delivering a formal talk

The conference organisers are still looking for a speaker for the opening session.

會議主辦單位仍在尋找開幕場次的演講者。

speaker + for + event / time slot

同義詞
  • presenter

    more common for short talks at work meetings or conferences

  • lecturer

    specifically a person who teaches at a university

  • orator

    formal or literary term for a skilled public speaker

反義詞

文法句型

adjective + speaker

speaker + for + event

常見錯誤

❌I was the speaker of my school graduation.
✅I gave a speech at my school graduation.
💡'speaker' describes the role, not the action; use 'give a speech' for the activity itself.

2. a person who uses a particular language to communicate, especially as their main

2.名詞B1
釋義

語言使用者

使用特定語言溝通的人

a person who uses a particular language to communicate, especially as their main or first language

例句

Niran is a fluent speaker of three languages: English, Malay, and Mandarin.

Niran 能流利使用三種語言：英文、馬來文和中文。

fluent speaker of + language(s)

The dictionary is designed for learners, not for native speakers of English.

這本字典是為學習者設計的，不是給以英語為母語的人用的。

native speaker of + language — person who learned the language from birth

文法句型

speaker of + language

native speaker of + language

fluent speaker of + language

用法筆記

In everyday conversation, 'I speak Chinese' is more natural than 'I am a speaker of Chinese.' The noun form 'speaker' is most common with modifiers such as 'native,' 'fluent,' or 'non-native.'

常見錯誤

❌I am a speaker of Chinese.
✅I speak Chinese.
💡Using 'speaker of' in simple self-description sounds overly formal; use the verb 'speak' instead.

3. a piece of equipment that plays sound from a radio, television, computer, or mus

3.名詞A2
釋義

喇叭

播放聲音的電子設備

a piece of equipment that plays sound from a radio, television, computer, or music player

例句

Samir plugged the speakers into his laptop so everyone could hear the music.

Samir 把喇叭接上筆電，這樣大家都能聽到音樂。

plural form 'speakers' for a pair or set

The right speaker on the TV stopped working, so sound came from only one side.

電視右邊的喇叭壞了，所以聲音只從一邊出來。

positional modifier: right / left / front speaker

同義詞
  • loudspeaker

    more formal or technical term, often used for large public-address systems

  • sound system

    broader term that includes speakers plus amplifier and other components

反義詞
  • headphones

    ear-worn device for private listening instead of open sound

  • earphones

    small in-ear listening device

文法句型

adjective + speaker

speaker + noun

常見錯誤

❌I can't hear — the speaker is low.
✅I can't hear
💡the speaker volume is low.' — 'Low' alone is ambiguous; specify what is low (volume, battery, position).

4. a mode on a telephone that plays the caller's voice through a loudspeaker so tha

4.名詞B1
釋義

擴音功能

手機或電話的免持擴音模式

a mode on a telephone that plays the caller's voice through a loudspeaker so that you do not need to hold the phone to your ear

例句

Yuna put the call on speaker so her coworkers could hear the client's instructions.

Yuna 將電話切換到擴音模式，讓同事們也能聽到客戶的指示。

put + call + on speaker — common expression

Hassan always uses speaker when driving, but he keeps the volume low.

Hassan 開車時都會用擴音功能，但他會把音量調低。

uses speaker — no article before 'speaker'

同義詞
  • speakerphone

    the full compound noun describing the function or device

反義詞
  • handset

    the part of the phone you hold to your ear

文法句型

on speaker

put + object + on speaker

用法筆記

In this sense, 'speaker' is uncountable and used without an article: 'on speaker' (not 'on a speaker' or 'on the speaker'). This is similar to 'on hold' or 'on mute.'

常見錯誤

❌Put it on the speaker.
✅Put it on speaker.
💡When referring to speakerphone mode, no article is used before 'speaker.'

5. the elected official responsible for managing debates and enforcing rules in a p

5.名詞B2
釋義

議長

立法機構中的會議主席

the elected official responsible for managing debates and enforcing rules in a parliament or law-making body

例句

The Speaker called for order when the debate became too loud.

議長在辯論變得過於激烈時要求大家保持秩序。

capitalised 'the Speaker' as a formal title

Maeve watched from the gallery as the Speaker of the parliament managed a lively session.

Maeve 坐在旁聽席上，看著議長主持了一場熱烈的會議。

Speaker of + [parliament / legislative body]

同義詞
  • chairperson

    general term for the person leading any meeting; less specific to parliaments

  • presiding officer

    formal term for someone who oversees a formal meeting or assembly

文法句型

the Speaker

Speaker + of + parliament name

用法筆記

When used as a title, 'Speaker' is always capitalised. The role is politically neutral — the Speaker does not vote or take sides in debates.

常見錯誤

❌The speaker of the parliament voted on the new law.
✅The Speaker of the parliament did not vote on the new law.
💡In many systems, the Speaker remains neutral and does not vote except to break a tie.