speech-making
speech-making — 名詞
1. the activity of standing up in front of an audience to deliver a formal talk, es
致詞
在典禮或活動中發表正式談話的過程
the activity of standing up in front of an audience to deliver a formal talk, especially on a ceremonial occasion or at a public event
The wedding reception was full of long speech-making by the parents and the best man.
那場婚宴上，父母和伴郎輪流致詞，氣氛十分熱鬧。
collocation: long speech-making
After the conference, everyone agreed the speech-making had gone on far too long.
會議結束後，大家都覺得致詞的部分拖得太久了。
Diego prepared for the speech-making at the annual charity dinner for weeks in advance.
Diego 為了年度慈善晚宴的致詞，提前好幾個星期就開始準備。
The award ceremony involved a great deal of speech-making by the winners and organizers.
頒獎典禮上，得獎者與主辦人輪番致詞，場面十分隆重。
- oratory
more formal; refers to the art rather than the event
- public speaking
broader; includes informal talks, not just formal occasions
用法筆記
Frequently used with quantifying expressions such as 'a lot of', 'too much', or 'a great deal of' to comment on the amount or length of speeches at an event.
常見錯誤
2. the regular practice or skill of writing and giving spoken addresses to groups o
演說術
撰寫與發表演說的技巧或實務
the regular practice or skill of writing and giving spoken addresses to groups of people, especially as a profession or as a learned ability
Speech-making is a core part of the training programme for new politicians.
演說術是政治人物訓練課程中的核心項目。
uncountable noun as subject
Aisha took a course in speech-making and learned how to hold the attention of a large audience.
Aisha 上了一門演說技巧課，學會了如何抓住廣大觀眾的注意力。
collocation: a course in speech-making
His skill at speech-making turned a dull budget meeting into an inspiring event for the staff.
他的演說技巧讓一場沉悶的預算會議，變成了令員工振奮的活動。
Modern speech-making often relies on short, emotional stories rather than long lists of facts.
現代的演說術常常倚賴簡短而動人的故事，而非一長串的事實數據。
用法筆記
Unlike sense 1, this sense focuses on the craft and technique rather than a specific event. Common in phrases like 'the art of speech-making' and 'speech-making skills'.