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spoke

/spəʊk/

2 entries

noun

B2formalcommon/spəʊk/

A noun referring to a radial rod or bar that connects the hub of a wheel to its rim, or a crosspiece forming a step of a ladder.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее радиальный стержень или перекладину, соединяющую ступицу колеса с его ободом, или поперечину, образующую ступеньку лестницы.
  1. Wheel spoke B1 formal

    One of the rods or bars that radiate from the hub of a wheel to the rim, providing structural support.

    • The bicycle wheel had a broken spoke.
    • He replaced the damaged spoke on his cart.
    • The spokes of the wagon wheel were made of strong wood.

    🇷🇺Спица

  2. Ladder rung B2 formal

    One of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder.

    • He carefully placed his foot on the next spoke of the ladder.
    • The wooden ladder had a cracked spoke.
    • She climbed the ladder, gripping each spoke tightly.

    🇷🇺Ступенька

    Synonyms: crosspieceroundstep

  • spokes plural form
  • spokes' possessive plural form
  • spoke's possessive singular form

verb

A1formalcommon/spiːk/

irregular verb

A verb used to indicate the act of talking, expressing thoughts or feelings verbally, or delivering a speech.

  • 🇷🇺Глагол, обозначающий действие говорения, устного выражения мыслей или чувств, или произнесения речи.
  1. Use words to communicate A1 formal

    To say words in order to communicate thoughts, feelings, or information.

    • She speaks English fluently.
    • Can you speak louder, please?
    • He spoke to the manager about the issue.

    🇷🇺Говорить

    Synonyms: articulateexpresstalkuttervoice

  2. Express thoughts formally A2 formal

    To give a formal speech or address an audience.

    • The president will speak at the conference tomorrow.
    • She spoke about her experiences in the lecture.
    • He spoke to the crowd about climate change.

    🇷🇺Произносить речь

    Synonyms: addressdeclaimdiscourseharanguelectureorate

    Antonyms: hearlisten

  3. Talk to someone A1 informal

    To have a conversation with someone.

    • I need to speak with you privately.
    • Speak to your teacher if you have questions.
    • They spoke for hours about their plans.

    🇷🇺Говорить с кем-то

    Synonyms: chatcommunicateconversediscoursetalk

    Antonyms: listen

  • spoken past participle
  • spoke past simple
  • speaking present participle
  • speaks third person singular

Phrasal variants: speak forspeak outspeak up