speakers

speakers — 名詞

1. a person who delivers a formal talk to an audience at an occasion such as a conf

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釋義

演講者

在公眾活動中發表演講的人

a person who delivers a formal talk to an audience at an occasion such as a conference, ceremony, or political rally

例句

Dr. Amara Okafor was the opening speaker at the climate conference, and her talk inspired many young researchers in the audience.

Amara Okafor 博士是氣候會議的開幕演講者，她的談話激勵了在場許多年輕研究人員。

collocation: opening speaker / keynote speaker / guest speaker

After the meal, Sofia Rossi stood up to thank the organisers on behalf of all the speakers at the event.

用過餐後，Sofia Rossi 站起來代表所有演講者感謝活動主辦單位。

同義詞
  • lecturer

    used especially in academic settings; implies teaching rather than inspiring

  • presenter

    common in business and media contexts; often for shorter or more visual talks

  • orator

    more formal and literary; suggests great skill in public speaking

反義詞
  • audience

    the people who listen to the speaker, rather than the person who talks

  • listener

    someone who receives the spoken message instead of delivering it

文法句型

speaker + at/for + [event/organisation]

用法筆記

Commonly used with modifiers like 'keynote', 'guest', 'featured', or 'main' before 'speaker' to indicate the speaker's role at an event.

常見錯誤

❌The speech was excellent, but the speech was very nervous.
✅The speech was excellent, but the speaker was very nervous.
💡'speech' is the talk itself; 'speaker' is the person giving it.
❌She is a good speaker English.
✅She is a good English speaker.
💡The language comes before 'speaker', not after it.

2. a person who uses a particular language to communicate, either as their first la

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釋義

說話者

使用特定語言溝通的人

a person who uses a particular language to communicate, either as their first language or as a learned skill

例句

Mei-Ling Huang grew up in Taipei and is a fluent Mandarin speaker who also learned English at school.

Mei-Ling Huang 在台北長大，是流利的華語使用者，也在學校學了英語。

pattern: fluent [language] speaker

The app connects learners with native speakers of the language they want to practise.

這個應用程式讓學習者可以連線到他們想練習語言的母語使用者。

collocation: native speaker

同義詞
  • native speaker

    specifically someone who learned the language from birth, not as a second language

  • polyglot

    someone who speaks several languages; a more advanced term

反義詞
  • non-speaker

    someone who does not speak a particular language at all

  • learner

    someone who is still studying a language rather than speaking it fluently

文法句型

[language] + speaker

speaker + of + [language]

用法筆記

When describing proficiency, 'fluent speaker' and 'native speaker' are the most common collocations. 'Native speaker' specifically means someone who learned the language from birth.

常見錯誤

❌She is speaker of Japanese.
✅She is a Japanese speaker.
💡Use the adjective form of the language before 'speaker', not 'speaker + of + language'.
❌He is a speaker Chinese.
✅He is a Chinese speaker.
💡The language name comes directly before 'speaker' without a preposition.

3. a device that turns electrical signals into sound, found in computers, phones, r

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釋義

喇叭

將電訊號轉為聲音的設備

a device that turns electrical signals into sound, found in computers, phones, radios, and music systems, either built into the device or as a separate unit

例句

Kim Soo-jin plugged the new speakers into her laptop so everyone in the room could hear the song clearly.

Kim Soo-jin 將新喇叭插進筆電，讓房間裡每個人都能清楚聽到那首歌。

collocation: plug in speakers / connect speakers

The speakers on this tablet are surprisingly loud for such a small device.

這台平板電腦的喇叭對於這麼小的裝置來說，聲音意外地大聲。

同義詞
  • loudspeaker

    more formal or technical; often used for larger, standalone units in halls or outdoor spaces

  • sound system

    a complete setup including speakers, amplifier, and other components

反義詞
  • headphones

    personal listening devices worn on the ears; only the wearer can hear the sound

  • earphones

    small personal listening devices placed inside the ear

  • microphone

    a device that captures sound rather than producing it

文法句型

[noun] + speakers

speakers + [preposition] + [location]

用法筆記

This sense is almost always used in the plural form ('speakers') because devices typically come as a pair or set. The singular 'speaker' is used when referring to one unit.

常見錯誤

❌I can not hear anything because my speaker is broken.' (when you mean all audio output is gone)
✅I can not hear anything because my speakers are broken.
💡Most devices have more than one speaker unit; use plural even for built-in laptop or phone speakers.

4. a setting on a telephone or video-call device that uses the built-in microphone

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釋義

免持聽筒

讓多人同時通話的擴音功能

a setting on a telephone or video-call device that uses the built-in microphone and loudspeaker so that more than one person in the room can hear and join the conversation without holding the device to the ear

例句

Nadia Khalil put the call on speaker so her colleagues could hear the client's instructions at the same time.

Nadia Khalil 把電話調成擴音模式，讓同事們同時聽到客戶的指示。

pattern: put [call/phone] on speaker

Tomás Guerrero asked his mother to switch to speaker mode because he wanted to show the video to the whole family.

Tomás Guerrero 請媽媽切換到擴音模式，因為他想讓全家人一起看影片。

同義詞
  • speakerphone

    refers to the physical feature or device; more formal than 'on speaker'

  • hands-free

    broader term that includes speaker mode for calls as well as voice assistants and car kits

反義詞
  • handset mode

    the normal way of using a phone by holding it against the ear

  • private mode

    when only the person holding the phone can hear the caller

文法句型

on speaker

put [someone] on speaker

speaker mode

用法筆記

Commonly used in the phrase 'on speaker' without an article. In informal conversation, people say 'put me on speaker' or 'are you on speaker?' to check if others can hear the call.

常見錯誤

❌I will put you in the speaker.
✅I will put you on speaker.
💡The correct preposition is 'on', not 'in'.
❌Let us talk on the speakerphone.' (when you mean the mode, not the device)
✅Let us talk on speaker.
💡'Speaker' without an article refers to the mode; 'speakerphone' is the built-in device.

5. the elected member of a parliament or similar law-making assembly who controls d

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釋義

議長

立法機構中主持議事的人

the elected member of a parliament or similar law-making assembly who controls debates, ensures that rules are followed, and represents the assembly in official matters

例句

The Speaker of the House called for order when the two representatives began arguing across the chamber.

當兩位議員在議場內開始爭吵時，議長要求全體肅靜。

collocation: Speaker of the House / Speaker of Parliament

Speaker Miguel Torres announced that the vote on the new education bill would take place the following morning.

Miguel Torres 議長宣布，新的教育法案表決將於隔天早上舉行。

capitalisation pattern: 'Speaker' + surname as a formal title

同義詞
  • presiding officer

    more general term for any person who chairs a formal meeting or assembly

  • chairperson

    used for committees and organisations; less formal and less politically specific than 'Speaker'

  • President of the Senate

    the equivalent role in some upper houses of parliament

反義詞
  • member of parliament

    an ordinary voting member who does not have the authority to control debates

  • backbencher

    a regular member who sits behind the front rows and has no leadership role in the chamber

文法句型

the Speaker + of + [body]

Speaker + [surname]

用法筆記

When used as an official title, 'Speaker' is usually capitalised. The exact name varies by country — 'Speaker of the House' in the US, 'Speaker of the Legislative Assembly' in some other nations, and simply 'Mr/Madam Speaker' as a form of address.

常見錯誤

❌The speaker of the company announced the new policy.' (when you mean a company spokesperson)
✅The company spokesperson announced the new policy.
💡The legislative meaning of 'Speaker' is only for parliaments and law-making bodies, not for organisations.
❌The speaker decided to raise taxes.
✅The Speaker announced the vote on the tax proposal.
💡The Speaker controls procedure but does not decide policy.