say

美 [se?] 　英 [se?]

v.說；告訴；講；表達(dá)
n.發(fā)言權(quán)；決定權(quán)
int.嘖嘖；我說
網(wǎng)絡(luò)說話；念；比如說

詞形變化

第三人稱單數(shù)：says 現(xiàn)在分詞：saying 過去式：said

同義詞

英漢雙解

說speak

1.	[i][t] 說；講；告訴to speak or tell sb sth, using words

	‘Hello!’ she said. “你好！”她說。
	‘That was marvellous,’ said Daniel. “好極了?！钡つ釥栒f。
	Be quiet, I have something to say. 安靜，我有話要說。
	I didn't believe a word she said. 她說的話我一個(gè)字都不信。
	That's a terrible thing to say . 這話說不得。
	He knew that if he wasn't back by midnight, his parents would have something to say about it(= be angry) . 他知道，要是他半夜還不回去，父母就會(huì)不高興。
	She said nothing to me about it. 她沒有跟我說過這件事。
	I said to myself(= thought) , ‘That can't be right!’ 我心里想：“這不對呀！”
	He said (that) his name was Sam. 他說他叫薩姆。
	It is said that she lived to be over 100. 據(jù)說她活了 100 多歲。
	She finds it hard to say what she feels. 她覺得心里的感受難以言述。
	‘That's impossible!’ ‘ So you say(= but I think you may be wrong) .’ “這不可能！”“不見得?！?/div>
	‘Why can't I go out now?’ ‘Because I say so .’ “為什么現(xiàn)在我不能出去？”“我說不行就不行?！?/div>
	‘What do you want it for?’ ‘ I'd rather not say .’ “你要這做什么？”“我還是不說的好?！?/div>
	He said to meet him here. 他說來這兒跟他見面。
	He is said to have been a brilliant scholar. 據(jù)說他曾是個(gè)了不起的學(xué)者。

復(fù)述repeat words

2.	[t] ~ sth 念；朗誦；背誦to repeat words, phrases, etc.

	to say a prayer 誦讀經(jīng)文
	Try to say that line with more conviction. 朗誦這一句時(shí)語氣要更加堅(jiān)定。

表達(dá)見解express opinion

3.	[t][i] 表達(dá)，表述（見解）to express an opinion on sth

	Say what you like(= although you disagree) about her, she's a fine singer. 隨你怎么說，反正她唱歌唱得很好。
	I'll say this for them , they're a very efficient company. 我要為他們說句公道話，他們公司的效率的確很高。
	Anna thinks I'm lazy─ what do you say(= what is your opinion) ? 安娜覺得我懶，你說呢？
	I can't say I blame her for resigning(= I think she was right) . 她辭職，我不能說她不對。
	I say(= suggest) we go without them. 依我說，我們自己去，不帶他們。
	I wouldn't say they were rich(= in my opinion they are not rich) . 要我說的話，他們并不富裕。
	That's not to say it's a bad movie(= it is good but it is not without faults) . 并不是說這部電影很糟糕。
	It's hard to say what caused the accident. 很難說造成事故的原因是什么。
	‘When will it be finished?’ ‘ I couldn't say(= I don't know) .’ “什么時(shí)候能完？”“不好說。”

舉例give example

4.	[t][nopass] 比方說；假設(shè)to suggest or give sth as an example or a possibility

	You could learn the basics in, let's say , three months. 比方說，三個(gè)月你就可以掌握基本知識。
	Let's take any writer, say(= for example) Dickens… 我們隨便舉一個(gè)作家為例，比如說狄更斯…
	Say you lose your job: what would you do then? 假設(shè)你把工作丟了，那你怎么辦呢？

表明思想╱感情show thoughts/feelings

5.	[t] ~ sth (to sb) 表明，顯示，表達(dá)（思想、感情）to make thoughts, feelings, etc. clear to sb by using words, looks, movements, etc.

	His angry glance said it all . 他那憤憤的一瞥就道出了一切。
	That says it all really, doesn't it?(= it shows clearly what is true) 這實(shí)際上就說明了一切，是不是？
	Just what is the artist trying to say in her work? 這位藝術(shù)家究竟要在作品中表現(xiàn)什么呢？

標(biāo)示give written information

6.	[t][nopass] 提供信息；指示to give particular information or instructions

	The notice said ‘Keep Out’. 告示上寫著“禁止入內(nèi)”。
	The clock said three o'clock. 時(shí)鐘顯示三點(diǎn)整。
	The instructions say (that) we should leave it to set for four hours. 說明書上說我們應(yīng)讓它凝結(jié)四小時(shí)。
	The book doesn't say where he was born. 書上沒說他是在哪兒出生的。
	The guidebook says to turn left. 旅游指南上說應(yīng)向左拐。

— see also

say your piece

1.	[sing][u] ~ (in sth) 決定權(quán)；發(fā)言權(quán)the right to influence sth by giving your opinion before a decision is made

	We had no say in the decision to sell the company. 在決定出售公司的問題上，我們沒有發(fā)言權(quán)。
	People want a greater say in local government. 人們要求在當(dāng)?shù)氐恼?wù)中有更大的發(fā)言權(quán)。
	The judge has the final say on the sentence. 法官對判決有最后的決定權(quán)。

int.

1.	（表示驚訝或興奮）嘿，嘖嘖used for showing surprise or pleasure

Say, that's a nice haircut!

嘖嘖，這個(gè)頭發(fā)剪得很漂亮！

2.	（提請別人注意、提出建議或作出評論）喂，我說used for attracting sb's attention or for making a suggestion or comment

Say, how about going to a movie tonight?

我說，今晚去看場電影怎么樣？

習(xí)慣用語

before you can say Jack Robinson

轉(zhuǎn)瞬間；一剎那；說時(shí)遲，那時(shí)快very quickly; in a very short time

go without saying

不用說；顯而易見to be very obvious or easy to predict

Of course I'll help you. That goes without saying .

我當(dāng)然會(huì)幫你。這還用說嗎？

have something, nothing, etc. to say for yourself

有話（或沒什么等）要說to be ready, unwilling, etc. to talk or give your views on sth

	She doesn't have much to say for herself(= doesn't take part in conversation) . 她沒多少要說的。
	He had plenty to say for himself(= he had a lot of opinions and was willing to talk) . 他有一肚子的話要說。
	Late again─what have you got to say for yourself(= what is your excuse) ? 又遲到了，這回你有什么借口呢？

having said that

（用以緩和語氣）雖然這么說，話雖如此used to introduce an opinion that makes what you have just said seem less strong

I sometimes get worried in this job. Having said that, I enjoy doing it, it's a challenge.

我有時(shí)會(huì)為這份工作而感到憂慮。話雖如此，我還是蠻喜歡干的，因?yàn)檫@是一個(gè)挑戰(zhàn)。

Ill say!

（明確表示肯定）當(dāng)然，我敢說，沒錯(cuò)used for emphasis to say ‘yes’

‘Does she see him often?’ ‘I'll say! Nearly every day.’

“她常去找他嗎？”“沒錯(cuò)！差不多天天去?！?/div>

I must say

（強(qiáng)調(diào)所發(fā)表的意見）used to emphasize an opinion

Well, I must say, that's the funniest thing I've heard all week.

嘿，聽我說，這是我整整一周聽到的最好笑的事情。

I say

（表示驚奇、震驚等）used to express surprise, shock, etc.

I say! What a huge cake!

乖乖！多大的一個(gè)蛋糕?。?/div>

（用以引起注意或引出新的話題）used to attract sb's attention or introduce a new subject of conversation

I say, can you lend me five pounds?

我說，你能借我五英鎊嗎？

it says a lot, very little, etc. for sb/sth

說明某人（或某事物）很好（或不怎么樣等）it shows a good/bad quality that sb/sth has

	It says a lot for her that she never lost her temper. 她從沒發(fā)過脾氣，這說明她很有涵養(yǎng)。
	It didn't say much for their efficiency that the order arrived a week late. 訂貨晚到了一個(gè)星期，可見他們的效率難以恭維。

I wouldnt say no (to sth)

（表示想要或愿意接受某物）used to say that you would like sth or to accept sth that is offered

	I wouldn't say no to a pizza. 我倒是想來塊比薩餅。
	‘Tea, Brian?’ ‘I wouldn't say no.’ “要喝茶嗎，布賴恩？”“好哇。”

least said soonest mended

只要沒人再說，事情就會(huì)過去a bad situation will pass or be forgotten most quickly if nothing more is said about it

the less/least said the better

少說為妙the best thing to do is say as little as possible about sth

never say die

別泄氣；別氣餒；不言放棄do not stop hoping

not say boo to a goose

非常膽怯；十分溫和to be very shy or gentle

He's so nervous he wouldn't say boo to a goose.

他緊張得連大氣都不敢喘。

not to say

（引出語氣更重的描述）即使不是…，雖不能說…used to introduce a stronger way of describing sth

a difficult, not to say impossible, task

即便不是辦不到，也是難辦到的一項(xiàng)任務(wù)

say cheese

（照相前請人微笑時(shí)）說“茄子”；笑一笑used to ask sb to smile before you take their photograph

say no (to sth)

拒絕；否定to refuse an offer, a suggestion, etc.

If you don't invest in this, you're saying no to a potential fortune.

你如果不在這上面投資，那是存心不想發(fā)財(cái)。

say no more

我早知道了；還用你說used to say that you understand exactly what sb means or is trying to say, so it is unnecessary to say anything more

‘They went to Paris together.’ ‘Say no more!’

“他們一起去了巴黎。”“我早知道了！”

say your piece

說出心里話to say exactly what you feel or think

say what?

（表示驚奇）你說什么used to express surprise at what sb has just said

‘He's getting married.’ ‘Say what?’

“他快結(jié)婚了。”“你說什么？”

say when

（給飲料或食物時(shí)說）夠了請說一聲used to ask sb to tell you when you should stop pouring a drink or serving food for them because they have enough

that is to say

換句話說；也就是說in other words

three days from now, that is to say on Friday

三天以后，也就是說星期五

thats not saying much

也沒什么了不起；這說明不了什么used to say that sth is not very unusual or special

She's a better player than me, but that's not saying much(= because I am a very bad player) .

她比我高明，但那也沒什么了不起（因?yàn)槲液懿睿?/div>

that said

（用以緩和語氣）話雖如此used to introduce an opinion that makes what you have just said seem less strong

theres no saying

說不準(zhǔn)；很難說used to say that it is impossible to predict what might happen

There's no saying how he'll react.

很難說他會(huì)有何種反應(yīng)。

theres something, not much, etc. to be said for sth/doing sth

有（或沒有太多等）理由去做（或相信、同意）某事there are/are not good reasons for doing sth, believing sth or agreeing with sth

to say the least

毫不夸張地說without exaggerating at all

I was surprised, to say the least.

毫不夸張地說，我感到吃驚。

to say nothing of sth

更不用說…；而且還used to introduce a further fact or thing in addition to those already mentioned

It was too expensive, to say nothing of the time it wasted.

這太貴了，更不用說它浪費(fèi)的時(shí)間了。

well said!

說得好；完全贊同I agree completely

‘We must stand up for ourselves.’ ‘Well said, John.’

“我們必須自己起來保護(hù)自己?！薄罢f得好，約翰。”

what do/would you say (to sth/doing sth)

你同意…嗎；你看…好不好would you like sth/to do sth?

	What do you say to eating out tonight? 今晚到外邊吃飯，怎么樣？
	Let's go away for a weekend. What do you say? 我們出去過周末，你說好不好？

what/whatever sb says, goes

凡是…說的，都得照辦；無論…說什么，都能行得通a particular person must be obeyed

Sarah wanted the kitchen painted green, and what she says, goes.

薩拉想把廚房刷成綠色，而她說什么，就得照辦。

whatever you say

（因不想爭論而同意）由你，隨你used to agree to sb's suggestion because you do not want to argue

when all is said and done

說到底；畢竟；歸根到底when everything is considered

I know you're upset, but when all's said and done it isn't exactly a disaster.

我知道你挺沮喪的，但說到底，事情并沒什么大不了的。

who can say (…)?

誰知道（…）used to say that nobody knows the answer to a question

Who can say what will happen next year?

誰能說得出明年會(huì)發(fā)生什么事？

who says (…)?

（表示不同意）誰說（…）used to disagree with a statement or an opinion

Who says I can't do it?

誰說我干不了這個(gè)？

whos to say (…)?

（表示說不定某事會(huì)發(fā)生或本來會(huì)發(fā)生）誰說得準(zhǔn)（…）used to say that sth might happen or might have happened in a particular way, because nobody really knows

Who's to say we would not have succeeded if we'd had more time?

要是時(shí)間更充裕，沒準(zhǔn)兒我們就已成功了，誰說得準(zhǔn)呢？

you can say that again

讓你說對了；一點(diǎn)沒錯(cuò)；正是這樣I agree with you completely

‘He's in a bad mood today.’ ‘You can say that again!’

“他今天情緒不好?！薄白屇阏f對了！”

you cant say fairer (than that)

（出價(jià)時(shí)說）再公道不過了used to say that you think the offer you are making is reasonable or generous

Look, I'll give you £100 for it. I can't say fairer than that.

你看，我出 100 英鎊買它，這再公道不過了。

you dont say!

我就知道；不會(huì)吧；不至于吧used to express surprise

‘They left without us.’ ‘You don't say!’(= I'm not surprised)

“他們撇下我們自個(gè)兒走了。”“真的嗎？”

you said it!

（同意對方所作而礙于禮貌自己不便作出的評價(jià)）這話可是你說的used to agree with sb when they say sth about themselves that you would not have been rude enough to say yourself

‘I know I'm not the world's greatest cook.’ ‘You said it!’

“我知道我的飯菜做得不是太好?！薄斑@話可是你說的！”

（同意對方的提議）正合我心意used to agree with sb's suggestion

have your say

有機(jī)會(huì)充分發(fā)表意見to have the opportunity to express yourself fully about sth

She won't be happy until she's had her say.

她要把話都說出來才舒暢。

英漢解釋

v.	1. 說,講;表達(dá);表明,宣示;聲明,主張,斷定 2. 假定(說),比如說,就說,姑且說,大約 3. 背誦,背,念,誦讀 4. 〈俚〉反駁 5. 〈美口〉同“I say”
n.	1. 〈口〉輪到發(fā)言,發(fā)言的機(jī)會(huì),發(fā)言權(quán);〈美〉最后決定權(quán) 2. 該說的事情;想說的事情;話;言詞 3. 〈口〉格言,諺語

英英解釋

v.	1. <spoken,AmE>Same as I say 2. to express something using words 3. to think something, or to have a particular opinion; if people say something or if something is said, it is the opinion of a lot of people 4. to mean something by a statement; to have a particular meaning for someone 5. to give information or orders in writing, numbers, pictures, etc. 6. to show indirectly what someone or something is like 7. to imagine what will happen in a particular situation 8. to use something as a possible example 9. to tell someone to do something 10. to repeat the words of something such as a prayer or speech that you have learned previously
n.	1. the right to give your opinion and be involved in a discussion about something
int.	1. used for expressing surprise 2. used for getting someone’s attention before you ask a question or make a suggestion or remark

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