| 单词 | say |
| 释义 | say1 /seɪ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle said /sed/, third person singular says /sez/) 1 express STH in words 用言语表达某事物 [intransitive only in negatives, transitive]SAY to express an idea, feeling, thought etc using words 说 ‘I’m so tired, ’ she said. “我太累了。”她说。 ‘Don’t cry, ’ he said softly. “别哭了。”他柔声说道。 Don’t believe anything he says. 他说什么都不要相信。say (that) A spokesman said that the company had improved its safety standards. 一名发言人说公司已经提高了安全标准。 I always said I would buy a motorbike when I had enough money. 我一直说等我有了足够的钱就买一辆摩托车。say how/why/who etc Did she say what happened? 她有没有说发生了什么事？ I would like to say how much we appreciate your hard work. 我想说我们对你的辛勤劳动非常感谢。 ‘Why did she leave?’ ‘I don’t know – she didn’t say.’ “她为什么要离开？”“我不知道——她没说。”say something to somebody What did you say to her? 你对她说了什么？n ‘This is strange, ’ he said to himself.a terrible/silly/strange etc thing to say 这话说得多傻！ What a silly thing to say! 这话说得多傻！say hello/goodbye/thank you etc (=say something to greet someone, thank someone etc) 说你好/再见/谢谢等 She left without saying goodbye. 她不辞而别。say you’re sorry (=apologize) 道歉 I’ve said I’m sorry – what more do you want? 我已经道歉了——你还要怎样？say yes/no (to something) (=agree or refuse) 同意/不同意（某事） Can I go, Mum? Oh, please say yes! 我可以去吗，妈妈？唉，请你同意吧！say nothing/anything/something (about something) He looked as if he was going to say something. 他看起来好像要说什么。 I wished I had said nothing about Jordi. 我真希望当时没有对乔迪发表任何意见。have anything/nothing/something to say Does anyone else have anything to say? 还有人要说什么吗？ Although he didn’t say so, it was clear that he was in pain. 虽然他没说，但是他明显很痛苦。 What makes you say that (=why do you think that) 你怎么会那么说呢？? 你怎么会那么说呢？say to do something (=tell someone to do something) 说要做某事 Nina said to meet her at 4.30. 尼娜说4点30分和她碰头。 I’d like to say a few words (=make a short speech). 我想简单地说几句。 ‘So what are your plans now?’ ‘I’d rather not say.’ “那么你现在的计划是什么？”“我还是不说的好。” → see Thesaurus box on 0000005 GRAMMAR 语法• You cannot ‘say someone something’ or ‘say someone to do something’ . Use tell . 不能说say someone something或say someone to do something,要用tellShe told me (NOT 不说 said me) something shocking.她告诉了我一件令人震惊的事。• You can say something about something but you cannot ‘say about something’ . Use talk . 可以说say something about something,但是不能说say about something,要用talkHe told me (NOT 不说 said me) to sit down.他叫我坐下。He did not talk about (NOT 不说 say about) his feelings.他没有谈及自己的感受。 RegisterIn written English, people often avoid using say when referring to opinions or ideas expressed by another writer. Instead, they prefer to use a more formal verb such as argue, assert, claim, or maintain. 在书面英语中,说到某位作者表达了什么意见或观点时,人们经常避免使用say,而是使用一个比较正式的动词,如argue, assert, claim或maintain。2 give information 表达信息 [transitive]SAY/STATE to give information in the form of written words, numbers, or pictures – used about signs, clocks, letters, messages etc 〔用文字、数字、图画〕表达〔信息〕，说明 The sign said ‘Back in 10 minutes.’ 牌子上说“十分钟后回来”。 The clock said twenty past three. 这钟显示时间为3点20分。say (that) He received a letter saying that the appointment had been cancelled. 他收到一封信，说预约取消了。say to do something (=give information about what you should do) 指示说要做某事 The label says to take one tablet before meals. 标签上写着饭前服一片。say who/what/how etc The card doesn’t even say who sent the flowers. 卡片上甚至没说是谁送的花。 It says here they have live music. 这里说他们有现场音乐演出。3 mean 表示 [transitive] used to talk about what someone means 表示，表达〔意思〕 What do you think the writer is trying to say in this passage? 你认为作者在这一段要表达什么意思？ So what you’re saying is, there’s none left. 那么你的意思是说什么都没剩下。be saying (that) Are you saying I’m fat? 你的意思是说我胖吗？ I’m not saying it’s a bad idea. 我没说这主意不好。 All I’m saying is that it might be better to wait a while. 我只是说最好等一等。n Grammar Say is usually used in the progressive in this meaning.4 think that STH is true 认为某事是真实的 [transitive]EXPRESSused to talk about something that people think is true 说〔人们认为是真实的事〕，据说they say/people say/ it is said (that) They say that she has been all over the world. 他们说她到过世界各地。 It is said that he was a spy during the war. 据说他在战争期间是个间谍。somebody is said to be something/do something He’s said to be the richest man in the world. 据说他是世界上最富有的男人。 Well, you know what they say – blood’s thicker than water. 哎呀，你知道大家都是这么说的——血浓于水。 The rest, as they say, is history. 接下来的，就如他们所说的，都是尽人皆知的故事了。5 show/be a sign of STH 表明有/是某物的迹象 [transitive] a) SHOW/BE A SIGN OFto show clearly that something is true about someone or something’s character 表明〔某人的性格或某物的特质〕是… The kind of car you drive says what kind of person you are. 你开什么样的车说明你是哪种类型的人。 The fact that she never apologized says a lot about (=shows very clearly) what kind of person she is. 她一直没有道歉，这足以说明她是什么样的人。 It said a lot for the manager (=it showed that he is good) that the team remained confident despite losing. 球队虽败自信犹在，这充分说明主教练的执教有方。 These results don’t say much for the quality of teaching (=they show that it is not very good). 这些考试成绩说明教学质量不高。 b) to show what someone is really feeling or thinking, especially without using words 〔尤指不用话语〕显示，表明〔真实的感受或想法〕 The look on her face said ‘I love you.’ 她脸上的表情写着“我爱你”。something says everything/says it all His expression said it all. 他的表情说明了一切。6 speak the words of STH 说出词语 [transitive]PRAY to speak the words that are written in a play, poem, or prayer 念，朗诵 Can you say that line again, this time with more feeling? 你能把那句台词再说一遍吗？这次多带些感情。 I’ll say a prayer for you. 我会为你祈祷。7 pronounce 发音,读 [transitive]SAY to pronounce a word or sound 发音，读n How do you say your last name?8 suggest/suppose STH 认为/假定某事 [transitive]SUGGEST used when suggesting or supposing that something might happen or be true 认为；假定，比方说... say ... If we put out, say, twenty chairs, would that be enough? 如果我们搬出去比方说20把椅子，够不够?let’s say (that)/just say (that) Let’s say your plan fails, then what? 假设你的计划失败，那怎么办？ Just say you won the lottery – what would you do? 假定你中了彩票——你打算做什么？n Grammar Say is usually used in the imperative or with let’s in this meaning.9 say to yourself THINK something/HAVE A THOUGHTto try to persuade yourself that something is true or not true 自忖，对自己说 I kept saying to myself that this wasn’t really happening. 我不断地对自己说这不是真的在发生。 SPOKEN PHRASES10 I must say (also I have to say)EMPHASIZE used to emphasize what you are saying 我得说〔表示强调〕 The cake does look good, I must say. 我得说，这蛋糕看上去真不错。 I have to say I was impressed. 我不得不说我印象很深刻。11 I can’t say (that) EXPRESSused to say that you do not think or feel something 我可不认为（…） I can’t say I envy her being married to him! 我可不会羡慕她嫁给他！12 I would say used for giving your opinion even though other people may not agree 我倒是要说〔尽管别人可能不同意〕 I’d say he was jealous. 照我说他是在妒忌。13 I couldn’t say used when you do not know the answer to something 我说不准 I couldn’t say who will win. 我说不准谁会赢。14 if I may say so (also if I might say so) formal used to be polite when saying something that may embarrass or offend the person you are talking to 恕我直言 That’s just the point, Mr Glover, if I may say so. 恕我直言，格洛弗先生，那正是问题的关键。15 having said that EXPRESSused to say that something is true in spite of what you have just said 尽管如此，话虽如此 The diet can make you slim without exercise. Having said that, however, exercise is important too. 这份食谱可以让你不用锻炼就能苗条，但话虽如此，锻炼还是很重要的。16 wouldn’t you say? used to ask someone whether they agree with the statement you have just made 你说是不是？ It seems very unlikely, wouldn’t you say? 这好像极不可能，你说对不对？17 what do you say? ASK A QUESTIONused to ask someone if they agree with a suggestion 你觉得怎样？你看行吗？〔用以询问某人是否同意所提的建议〕 We could go into partnership – what do you say? 我们可以合作，你觉得怎样？ What do you say we all go to a movie? 我们大家一起去看电影，你看怎么样？ What would you say to a meal out? 我们出去吃饭，你说好吗？18 say no more UNDERSTANDused to say that you understand what someone means, although they have not said it directly 别说了，不用再说了〔用以表示明白了某人的意思〕 ‘I saw him leaving her house at 6.30 this morning.’ ‘Say no more!’ “我看到他今天早晨6点30分从她家出来。”“不用说了！”19 you can say that again! AGREEused to say that you completely agree with someone 你说得真对！〔表示完全同意某人的意见〕 ‘It’s cold in here.’ ‘You can say that again!’ “这里很冷。”“说得没错！”20 you said it! a) AGREEused when someone says something that you agree with, although you would not have actually said it yourself because it is not polite 这可是你说的！〔表示同意某人的话，只是碍于礼貌自己不便说出〕 ‘I was always stubborn as a kid.’ ‘You said it!’ “我小时候总是很固执。” “这可是你自己说的！” b) especially American EnglishAGREE used to say that you agree with someone 没错，说得对 ‘Let’s go home.’ ‘You said it! I’m tired.’ “我们回家吧。”“同意！我也累了。”21 who says? DISAGREEused to say that you do not agree with a statement, opinion etc 谁说的？〔表示不同意别人的说法、意见等〕 Who says museum work doesn’t pay? 谁说博物馆的工作不值得干？22 who can say? (also who’s to say?)NOT KNOW used to say that nobody can know something 谁能说得准？〔表示没有人知道问题的答案〕 Who can say what will happen between now and then? 谁能说得准这段时间里会发生什么？ Many women believe that skin cream makes their skin look younger, and who’s to say that they’re wrong? 许多女性相信护肤霜会使她们的肌肤显得年轻，谁知道她们是不是错了呢？23. you don’t say! SURPRISEDused to show you are surprised by what someone has told you – also often used when you are not at all surprised by what someone has told you 不会吧！不至于吧！〔表示对某人所说的事表示惊讶，亦常用来表示一点也不觉得惊讶〕24. say when ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO somethingused to ask someone to tell you when to stop pouring them a drink or serving them food because they have got enough 够了请说一声〔用于给某人倒饮料或添食物时〕25. say cheese used to tell people to smile when you are taking their photograph 〔给别人拍照时说的〕笑一笑26 (just) say the word TELLused to tell someone that they have only to ask and you will do what they want 只要你说一声〔表示愿意做某人要求的事〕 Anywhere you want to go, just say the word. 想去任何地方，你只要说一声。27 I’ll say this/that (much) for somebody EXPRESSused when you want to mention something good about someone, especially when you have been criticizing them 我也要为某人说句公道话〔尤用在批评过某人之后〕 I will say this for Tom – at least he’s consistent. 我也要为汤姆说句公道话——他至少能始终如一。 You’ve got determination – I’ll say that for you. 你很有决心——我也得为你说句公道话。28 say what you like especially British EnglishEXPRESS used when giving an opinion that you are sure is correct, even if the person you are talking to might disagree with you 即使你不同意，不管你怎么认为〔强调自己的看法没错〕 Say what you like about him, he’s a very good writer. 不管你怎么看，他就是个非常优秀的作家。29. anything/whatever you say AGREEused to tell someone that you agree to do what they want, accept their opinion etc, especially because you do not want an argument 随便你，由你吧〔尤指说话人因不想引起争执而接受某人观点〕30 can’t say fairer than that British EnglishBEST used to say that you have made the best offer that you can 再公道不过了〔表示已提供了最好的条件〕 If I win, I’ll buy you a drink. Can’t say fairer than that. 如果我赢了就请你喝杯酒，这样再公道不过了。31 I wouldn’t say no (to something) WANTused to say that you would like something 我想要（某物） I wouldn’t say no to a coffee. 我倒不介意来杯咖啡。32 I’ll say! used to say yes to a question, in a strong way 是呀！对啊！ ‘Was there a big argument?’ ‘I’ll say!’ “争得很厉害吗？”“就是啊！”33 let’s just say used when you do not want to give a lot of details about something 这么说吧，大致说来〔不想说具体细节时用〕 Let’s just say she wasn’t very pleased about it. 这么说吧，她对此不大高兴。34 shall I/we say used when you are not quite sure how to describe someone or something 怎么说呢 He is, shall we say, slightly unusual. 他这人，怎么说呢，有点怪怪的。35. what have you got to say for yourself? ASK FOR something/ASK somebody TO DO somethingused to ask someone for an explanation when they have done something wrong 你还有什么可说的？〔用于要求做错事的人作出解释〕36. say what? informal especially American English used when you did not hear what someone said or when you cannot believe that something is true 你说什么？〔用于没听清别人的话或不敢相信某事属实时〕37 I say British English old-fashioned a) ATTENTIONused to get someone’s attention 喂，嘿，我说呀〔用于引起别人的注意〕 I say, don’t I know you? 喂，我是不是认识你呀？ b) LITTLE/NOT VERYused before giving your reaction to something 啊，哟〔对某事作出具体回应前使用的开头语〕 ‘My husband’s broken his leg.’ ‘I say! I’m sorry to hear that.’ “我丈夫腿骨折了。”“啊！听到这事我很难过。”38 say something to somebody’s face informalTELL to criticize someone or say something unpleasant directly to them instead of saying it to someone else 当着某人的面直说[直接批评] I knew they wanted me to leave, even though they wouldn’t say it to my face. 我也知道他们要我走，虽然他们没有当面这么说。39 that’s not saying much STRANGEused to say that it is not surprising that someone or something is better than another person or thing because the other person or thing is so bad 没什么奇怪的，没什么不寻常的〔表示另一人或物太糟糕〕 This version is better than the original, but that’s not saying much. 这个版本比原版好，不过这也没什么可奇怪的。40 to say the least EXPRESSused to say that you could have described something, criticized someone etc a lot more severely than you have 至少可以说，说得客气点 Jane could have been more considerate, to say the least. 说得客气点，简当时可以考虑得更周到一些。41 that is to say EXPLAINused before giving more details or being more exact about something 那就是说，换句话说，更具体地说 They, that’s to say Matt and John, were arguing about what to do. 他们，也就是马特和约翰，在争论该怎么办。42 that is not to say TRUEused to make sure the person you are talking to does not think something that is not true 那并不是说，那并不表示 I’m quite happy in my job but that’s not to say I’m going to do it for the rest of my life. 我对自己的工作很满意，但这并不是说我就准备一辈子干这个工作。43 not to say especially British EnglishEXPRESS used when adding a stronger description of something 更不用说，甚至可以说 The information is inadequate, not to say misleading. 信息不够充分，更不用说还会误导别人。44 a lot/something/not much etc to be said for (doing) something SHOW/BE A SIGN OFused to say that there are a lot of or not many advantages to something （做）某事有许多/有些/没有多少好处等 There’s a lot to be said for taking a few days off now and then. 偶尔休几天假大有好处。 It was a town with very little to be said for it. 那是个乏善可陈的小镇。45 to say nothing of something MENTIONused to mention another thing involved in what you have just been talking about 更不用说；何况 It wasn’t much for three years’ work, to say nothing of the money it had cost. 三年没有干出什么名堂，更不用说花掉的钱了。46 have something to say about something ANGRYto be angry about something 为某事不高兴，对某事生气 Her father would have something to say about it. 这事她父亲会不高兴的。47. have a lot to say for yourself TALK TO somebodyto talk a lot 有许多话要说，有一肚子话要说48. not have much to say for yourself to not talk very much 没多少话要说49 what somebody says goes CONTROLused to emphasize who is in control in a situation 某人说了算；照某人说的办〔用于强调〕 My wife wants to go to Italy this year, and what she says goes! 我妻子想今年去意大利，她说了算！50. say your piece to give your opinion about something, especially something you do not like 〔尤指对不喜欢的事〕说出心里话，说出意见 → wouldn’t say boo to a goose at boo2(3), → easier said than done at easy2(4), → enough said at enough2(6), → it goes without saying at go without, → needless to say at needless(1), → no sooner said than done at soon(9), → not say/breathe a word at word1(10), → well said at well1(13), → when all’s said and done at all1(17)n COLLOCATIONSthings that you saysay hello/goodbyeI came to say goodbye.say thank youI just wanted to say thank you for being there.say sorry/say that you’re sorryIt was probably too late to say sorry.say yes/noSome parents are unable to say no to their children.say something/anything/nothingI was about to say something to him when he looked up and smiled.say some wordsShe stopped abruptly, suddenly afraid to say the words aloud.adverbssay soIf you don’t know the answer, don’t be afraid to say so.phrasesa terrible/stupid/odd etc thing to sayI know it’s a terrible thing to say, but I wish he’d just go away.have something/anything/nothing to sayHe usually has something to say about just about everything. THESAURUSto say something 说say to tell someone something, using words 说‘I really ought to go, ’ she said. “我真的该走了。”她说。Lauren said she’d probably be late. 劳伦说她可能会晚到。state to say something, especially in a definite or formal way – used in official contexts 陈述,说明〔用于正式文体〕The witness stated that he had never seen the woman before. 证人称他以前从未见过那名女子。Please state your name and address. 请说出你的姓名和地址。announce to publicly tell people about something 宣布,公布The chairman announced his resignation. 主席宣布辞职。The results will be announced tomorrow. 明天公布结果。nWe will announce the winners next Sunday. nThey were announcing the train times over the loudspeaker system.declare to say something very firmly 声称,宣称‘My personal life is none of your business, ’ she declared. “我的个人生活与你无关。”她断然说道。mention to talk about someone or something, especially without giving many details 提及〔尤指不给出细节〕Did Tom mention anything about what happened at school? 汤姆有没有提到学校里发生了什么？Your name was mentioned! 提到你名字了！express to let someone know your feelings by putting them into words 〔用言语〕表达〔情感〕Young children often find it difficult to express their emotions. 幼儿往往难以表达自己的情绪。comment to say what your opinion is about someone or something 评论,发表意见The prime minister was asked to comment on the crisis. 首相被要求对这次危机发表评论。note/remark formal to say that you have noticed that something is true – used especially in formal writing 指出,谈到〔尤用于正式的书面文体〕We have already noted that most old people live alone. 我们已经谈到大多数老人是独居的。Someone once remarked that the problem with computers is that they only give you answers. 有人曾经说过,电脑的问题在于它只提供答案。add to say something more, after what has already been said 补充说He added that he thought it could be done fairly cheaply. 他又补充说,他觉得可以便宜点搞定。point out to mention something that seems particularly important or relevant 指出Dr Graham points out that most children show some signs of abnormal behaviour. 格雷厄姆博士指出,大多数儿童都会显露出行为异常的某些迹象。It’s worth pointing out that few people actually die of this disease. 值得指出的是,很少有人真的死于这种疾病。air to talk about your opinions, worries, or the things you disagree about 发表〔意见〕: air your views/grievances/differencesThe programme will give listeners the chance to air their views about immigration. 这档节目为听众提供了对移民问题发表看法的机会。Workers were able to air their grievances. 工人们可以说出自己的不满。nvoice to talk publicly about your feelings or about whether you approve or disapprove of something formal: voice concern/support/doubt/fears etcThe president has already voiced his support for the proposal.She voiced concern for the safety of the hostages.different ways of saying something 说的不同方式whisper to say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your full voice 低语,低声说‘Don’t wake the baby, ’ Jenny whispered. “别吵醒宝宝。”珍妮轻声说。mumble to say something quietly without pronouncing the words clearly 咕哝,含糊地说He mumbled his thanks. 他嘴里含糊不清地说着感谢的话。mutter to say something quietly, especially when you are annoyed but do not want someone to hear you complaining 嘀咕,悄声说〔尤指不高兴,但又不想让人听到你在抱怨〕‘This is ridiculous, ’ he muttered under his breath. “这真荒唐。”他轻声嘟囔着。nShe muttered something about having to go home early. murmur to say something in a soft slow gentle voice 轻声地说,柔声地说She stroked his hair and murmured, ‘Don’t worry. You’ll be all right.’ 她轻抚着他的头发柔声说道:“别担心,你会没事的。”growl to say something in a low angry voice 低声吼道‘As I was saying, ’ Lewis growled, ‘it needs to be finished today.’ “我刚才说过的,”刘易斯低声吼道,“今天必须完成。”snarl to say something in a nasty angry way 怒吼‘Get out of my way!’ he snarled. “滚开！”他吼道。exclaim to say something suddenly and loudly 呼喊,惊叫‘How beautiful!’ she exclaimed. “多美啊！”她惊叹道。blurt out to suddenly say something without thinking, especially something embarrassing or secret 脱口说出〔令人难堪或秘密的事〕It was partly nervousness that had made him blurt out the question. 他脱口问了这个问题,部分原因是紧张。stammer/stutter to speak with a lot of pauses and repeated sounds, because you have a speech problem, or because you are nervous or excited 〔因为口吃紧张或激动〕结结巴巴地说‘I’ll, I’ll only be a m-moment, ’ he stammered. “我——我只要一——一会儿。”他结结巴巴地说。n GRAMMAR: Comparisonsay• You say something to someone: The principal said a few words to us. ✗Don’t say: say someone something• You use say with speech marks (‘...’) when quoting the exact words that someone used: ‘I’m sorry I’m late, ’ she said.Joe said: ‘I’ll be back soon.’• You use say (that) when reporting what someone said: She said that she was sorry she was late.Joe said he would be back soon. After said, the verb in the other clause is usually also in the past tense.tell• You tell someone something: Diane told me the news.He told us a long story. ✗Don’t say: tell something to someone• You tell someone about something that has happened: She told me about the accident. ✗Don’t say: He told about the accident.• You use tell someone (that) when reporting what someone said: I told them that I was sorry.The teacher told me I could go home. After told, the verb in the other clause is usually also in the past tense. ✗Don’t say: He told that he was sorry.→ See Verb tableExamples from the Corpussay• I couldn't think of anything to say.• "I must be going, " she said.• "Is Joyce coming over later?" "She didn't say."• "Where's Pam going?" "I don't know. She didn't say."• Say a student came to you with a problem. You'd try to help them, right?• "I'm in love, " said Dennis.• Lauren came over to say goodbye to us.• Although we must have done about 100 miles, the petrol gauge still said half-full.• It says here that the police are closing in on the killer.• Did they say how long the operation would take?• It says in today's paper that gas prices are going up again.• One look said it all -- Richard knew that Sally wouldn't marry him.• So what you're saying, Mr President, is that you don't have a policy on this issue.• Most modern art doesn't say much to me.• Julie's clothes and her whole attitude just said "New York".• I asked Dad if he'd lend me some money, but he said no.• If there's anything you're not happy about, please say so.• Did Peter say that he would be late?• James wrote to the bank and said we needed a loan.• How do you say your last name?I’d rather not say• "What were you doing at the time of the accident?" "I'd rather not say."say who/what/how etc• It was hard to say what kind of a difference the class had made.• Near-spent batteries are good, but it doesn't say how long they will remain so!• He said how much his parents were looking forward to meeting Liza, especially as they had always wanted a daughter.• In a letter, Benckiser declined to say how much more it would offer for Maybelline.• But since none of us can be completely objective we have a responsibility to say what our biases are.• The vic-tims started to see strangers everywhere, indifferent people who came and went and never said who they were.• You may even wish to say what things of interest may be seen along that route.• Will my right hon. and learned Friend say how we compared internationally in the 1970s and the 1980s?All I’m saying is• All I'm saying is that it would be better to do this first.somebody is said to be something/do something• A certain number of members must be present before a meeting is said to be quorate and can proceed.• In the meanwhile, he is said to be hurt and shocked by the hostility of the reaction to the strategy proposals.• Lower marginal rates would also improve work incentives and shrink the black economy, which is said to be booming.• She is said to be bricked up in her room, spinning her hand loom for all eternity.• Suppose a scene is said to be in correct perspective?• The system is said to be the most advanced in the world, and has already led to several arrests.• The total damage done is said to be millions and millions.• This is said to be a future three star route.says a lot about• H passes, it says a lot about communities that have become active behind it.• Their selection says a lot about the administration in which they have been asked to serve.• That says a lot about the curse hanging over the country.• This says a lot about the state of computing today.• That says a lot about their attitude to the problem.• But I think that says a lot about this team.• Whatever your uniform, it says a lot about your personal style.say a prayer for• He planted a dead vine branch, then said a prayer for an early harvest.How do you say• Nobody rewrote the guidelines accordingly. How do you say good night?say2 ●●○ noun [singular, uncountable] 1 RIGHT/HAVE THE RIGHT TOthe right to take part in deciding something 决定权；发言权have some/no/little say in something The workers had no say in how the factory was run. 工人在工厂管理方面没有发言权。 The chairman has the final say (=has the right to make the final decision about something). 主席有最后决定权。2 have your say POWERto have the opportunity to give your opinion about something 有发表意见的机会 You’ll get a chance to have your say. 你会有发表意见的机会。have your say in/on Parents can have their say in the decision-making process. 家长可以在决策过程中发表自己的意见。Examples from the Corpussay• The public hospitals are managed by the states, and the federal government has very little direct say in them.• Huckelberry makes a final recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, which has the final say.• Probably the best thing about his show was that he let people have their say.has the final say• The skipper is legally responsible for your safety and has the final say over where you go.• The state Board of Education -- Florida's governor and Cabinet -- has the final say.• Under the constitution, the supreme leader, appointed by conservative clerics, has the final say in matters of state.• When siting the pumps, he explains, the community has the final say.• You can do all the planning you like, but in the end the Old Course has the final say.• They are said to be his own work, although the truth is that he probably has the final say.• Huckelberry makes a final recommendation to the Board of Supervisors, which has the final say.say3 interjection American English informal ATTENTIONused to express surprise, or to get someone’s attention so that you can tell them something 哎，我说〔用于表示惊讶或引起别人注意〕 Say, haven’t I seen you before somewhere? 哎，我以前是不是在哪里见过你啊？Examples from the Corpussay• Say, Mike, how about a beer after work?• Say, my lights don't work.Origin say1 Old English secgansay1 verb →10-22 →5 GRAMMAR1 →n GRAMMAR2 →n GRAMMAR3 →n GRAMMAR4 →REGISTER1 →n COLLOCATIONS1 →THESAURUS1 →SPOKEN PHRASES1say2 nounsay3 interjectionLDOCE OnlineChinese words feeling, using etc to thought idea, express an Corpus |
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