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• 用于指代已经提到或已知的人或事物。

Used to refer to someone or something that has already been mentioned or specified.

1. Previously mentionedB2formal

   Referring to a person or thing that has already been mentioned or specified.

   上述的

   • The said document must be signed by both parties.
   • The said individual was last seen near the park.
   • All said expenses will be reimbursed by the company.

   同义词above-mentionedaforementionedaforesaidforegoing

• 表示说出话语或表达某事的动词。

A verb used to express the act of uttering words or stating something.

不规则动词

1. Express in wordsA1formal

   To express something orally or in writing.

   用言语表达

   • What did she say about the plan?
   • He said his name was John.
   • Please say it clearly so everyone can hear.

   同义词articulatecommunicatedeclareexpresspronouncespeakstateuttervoice

2. Indicate or showB1formal

   To indicate or suggest something indirectly.

   表明

   • The clock says it's three o'clock.
   • The results say that we need to improve.
   • His expression said he was unhappy.

   同义词conveydenotehintimplyindicateinsinuateshowsignalsignifysuggest

3. Suppose or assumeB2informal

   Used to make a hypothesis or assumption.

   假设

   • Let's say we win the lottery, what would you do?
   • Say he doesn't show up, what then?
   • Just say you get the job, how will you celebrate?

   同义词assumegrantimaginepostulatepresumesuppose