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• 名词，表示发言的机会或表达意见的权利，也指影响或决定某事的能力或权力。

A noun referring to an opportunity to speak or express an opinion, or the power to influence or decide something.

1. Opportunity to speakB1informal

   A chance or turn to express an opinion or speak.

   发言机会

   • Everyone had their say in the meeting.
   • I'll have my say about this decision.
   • Let the children have their say before deciding.

   同义词chanceinputopinionturnvoicevoteword

2. Influence or authorityB2informal

   The power or right to influence or make decisions.

   发言权

   • She has a lot of say in company matters.
   • The manager has the final say on hiring.
   • Parents usually have the say in family choices.

   同义词authoritycloutinfluenceinputswayvoicevoteweight

• 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