| 单词 | say |
| 释义 | verb | noun | interjection saysay1 /seɪ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (says /sɛz/, said /sɛd/, saying) 1EXPRESS IN WORDS [intransitive only in questions or negatives, transitive] to use particular words to tell someone a thought, opinion, explanation, etc.: What did you say? “I don’t care,” he said. “Is Joyce coming?” “I don’t know – she didn’t say.”say (that) Carol said you were looking for me.say something to somebody What did Don say to you?say how/why/who etc. Did she say how long she’s going to be gone?say something/anything/nothing He said something in Japanese.something/anything/nothing to say I couldn’t think of anything to say to her.a nice/stupid/weird etc. thing to say That’s a terrible thing to say, Wayne.say yes/no (to something) Every time I ask to go, Mom says no.say hello/goodbye/please/thank you etc. We all hugged and said goodbye to each other with tears in our eyes. I think he’s a little scared, even if he won’t say so. He said something about being glad he was home. Look, I said I’m sorry – what more do you want? I’d just like to say a few words about the schedule (=make a short speech).THESAURUSmention – to say something but without giving many details: He mentioned that he saw you yesterday.add – to say something more about something: Is there anything you’d like to add?express formal – to say how you feel about something: Her mother expressed concern about how Lisa was doing in school.point out – to say something that other people had not noticed or thought of: “It’s upside down,” Liz pointed out.remark (also observe formal) – to say what you have noticed about something: She remarked that the process had been difficult for everyone.specify formal – to say something in an exact and detailed way: He did not specify how many jobs would be cut.state formal – to say something publicly or officially, in a clear way: The police officer stated that the driver had been speeding.announce – to tell people officially something that was not known before or that people were waiting to hear: At the meeting, the company’s president announced that they would be building a new factory in Detroit.declare formal – to say something very firmly. You can also use declare when someone officially states something: “I won’t go!” she declared. The announcer declared that the games had begun.exclaim – to say something loudly and suddenly: “Your house is so beautiful!” she exclaimed.blurt out – to say something suddenly and without thinking: Peter blurted out the news before we could stop him.utter formal – to say something, usually one word or a few words. Used especially in writing: No one uttered a word.whisper – to say something very quietly: “Is the baby asleep?” she whispered.mumble/mutter – to say something quietly so that your words are not clear, for example when you are annoyed or embarrassed: “It’s not fair,” she muttered.murmur – to say something in a soft slow gentle voice: He murmured words of love.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: Eric stammered his thanks, and blushed.snap – to suddenly say something in an angry way: “I’ll just do it myself!” Anna snapped.growl – to say something in a low angry voice: “Shut up,” he growled.snarl – to say something in a mean angry way: “Get out of here!” he snarled.2GIVE INFORMATION [transitive not in passive] to give information in written words, numbers, or pictures: What does the letter say? The hall clock said 9.say (that) The report says that safety standards need to be improved.say to do something The label says to take one pill before meals.say who/what/how etc. The card doesn’t even say who sent the flowers. It says here the restaurant has live music.3MEAN [transitive] used to explain what you mean, or to find out what someone else means: What are you trying to say?say (that) Are you saying I’m fat?4TELL somebody TO DO something [intransitive, transitive not in progressive] to tell someone to do something or tell someone what he or she is allowed to do: say to do something She said to give her a call when we get to the hotel.say (that) Did Mom say you could come?5say something to yourself to think something: I said to myself, “That can’t be right.”6say something to somebody’s face to make a remark that is negative or not nice directly to the person that the remark is about: He wants me to leave, but he’s too nice to say it to my face.7SPEAK WORDS OF something [transitive] to speak the words of play, poem, prayer, etc. SYN recite: I’ll say a prayer for you. She said her lines without much emotion.8THINK something IS TRUE [transitive] to express an opinion that a lot of people have: Experts say that the painting is by a German artist.they/people say (that) They say you only ever use a small portion of your brain. You know what they say – you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.9SHOW CHARACTER/QUALITIES [transitive] to show what someone or something’s real character or qualities are: What you wear says a lot about who you are. The test scores don’t say much for the quality of the teaching.10HAVE/SHOW MEANING [transitive] to have or show a meaning that someone can understand: Most modern art doesn’t say much to me. Julie’s whole attitude just said “New York” (=it was typical of what you would find there). The expression on his face said it all (=showed what he was feeling).11PRONOUNCE [transitive] to pronounce a word or sound: How do you say your last name?12be said to do/be something to be considered by many to do something or to have certain qualities: She’s said to be the richest woman in the world.13this/that is not to say used to make it clear that something is not true, when you think someone might think that it is: I was angry at him, but that’s not to say I stopped loving him.14to say nothing of something used to say that you have described only some of the points about something: He gave her clothes and a car, to say nothing of the jewelry.15it’s not for somebody to say used to say that someone is not the person who should give an opinion or make a decision16say your piece to give your opinion about something, especially when you are annoyed about somethingSPOKEN PHRASES17be saying used to emphasize that you are trying to explain what you mean in a way that someone will understand better, especially in a situation in which you are arguing with someone and do not want him or her to be angry: I’m just saying it would be easier if we made a copy. I’m not saying it’s a bad idea, just that we need to think about it. All I’m saying is that it would be better to do this first. No one really wants to help out, you know what I’m saying?18(let’s) say a)used when you are imagining a situation and talking about what you would do or what would happen SYN suppose: Let’s say you won $3 million. How would you spend it? b)used to suggest something as an example: Can you come to dinner? Say, 7?19let’s just say used when you do not want to give any details about something, usually because it is an important secret or the details are very bad or boring: Let’s just say he wasn’t very happy.20who says (that)...? used to say that you do not agree with a statement, opinion, etc.: Who says Tommy and I are still going out?21says who? said when you do not believe what someone has said, and you want to know who has suggested that this is true: “You can’t go in there.” “Says who?”22anything/whatever you say used to tell someone that you agree to do what he or she wants, especially because you do not want an argument: “Let’s paint the room orange.” “Anything you say, dear.”23you can say that again used to say that you completely agree with someone: “We’re too old for this.” “You can say that again.”24that said (also having said that) used to say that something is true in spite of what you have just said: They played very badly. That said, they’re still a very good team.25I can’t say (that) used to say that you definitely do not think or feel something: I can’t really say that I enjoyed the experience.26I have to say used to emphasize what you are saying: I have to say I wasn’t very impressed.27who can say? (also who’s to say?) used to say that no one can know something for certain: It’s unlikely that he’ll be successful, but who can say?28what do you say? a)used to ask someone if he or she agrees with a suggestion: Let’s go for a ride. What do you say? What do you say we split the two sandwiches? b)used to remind a young child to say “please” or “thank you”29say when said when you want someone to tell you when to stop doing something or when you have given enough of something, especially a drink30say what? slang used when you have not heard something that someone said, or when you cannot believe that something is true31(just) say the word used to tell someone that you will do whatever he or she wants: Just say the word and I’ll get rid of her.32I’ll say this/that (much) for somebody used when you want to mention something good about someone, especially when you have been criticizing him or her: I’ll say this much for Barry – he’s very confident.33that’s not saying much used to emphasize that even though one thing is better than or different from another, the difference is not very large: I’m better with computers than my sister, but that’s not saying much.34when all is said and done used to remind someone about an important point that he or she should remember: When all is said and done, she’s still part of our family.35to say the least used to say that you could have described something, criticized someone, etc. a lot more severely than you have: These maps are difficult to understand, to say the least.36something goes without saying used to say that something is so clear that it does not really need to be stated: It goes without saying that a well-rested person is a better worker.37something/a lot/not much etc. to be said for something used to say that there are some, a lot of, not many, etc. advantages to something: There’s something to be said for the new energy policy.38that/which is to say used before describing what you mean in more detail: Laura uses a special, which is to say expensive, shampoo and conditioner.39you said it! a)used to say that you agree with someone: “That was hard!” “You said it!” b) (also you said it, not me) used when someone says something that you agree with, although you would not have actually said it yourself because it is not nice or not polite: “I’m no good at this.” “Hey, you said it!”40I’ll say! used to agree or say yes strongly41what do you have to say for yourself? used to ask someone for an explanation when the or she has done something wrong42say no more (also enough said) used to say that there is no need to say any more because you already understand everything even though it was not said directly43I’d rather not say used when you do not want to tell someone something: “Where were you last night?” “I’d rather not say.”44have something to say about something to be angry about something: Your dad will have something to say about this when he gets home.45I wouldn’t say no (to something) used to say that you would like something, and would accept it if you were offered it: I wouldn’t say no to a cup of coffee.46you could say that used to answer yes to someone’s question when you do not want to give any more details: “Is he a friend of yours?” “You could say that.”47what/whatever somebody says, goes used to emphasize who is in control in a situation: Around here, what the boss says, goes.48wouldn’t you say? used to ask someone if he or she agrees with something you have just said: It’s a little ridiculous, wouldn’t you say?49if I (do) say so myself used when you say something good about yourself or your achievements, but do not want to seem too proud: This cake is really good, if I do say so myself.50you don’t say! a)humorous used to show that you are not surprised at all by what someone has just told you b)old-fashioned used to say that you are surprised by what someone has just told you[Origin: Old English secgan] → see also say cheese at cheese (2), easier said than done at easy2 (5), say a mouthful at mouthful (4), no sooner said than done at soon (13) verb | noun | interjection saysay2 ●●○ noun [singular, uncountable] 1the right to take part in deciding something: have a/some say in something Local people want to have a say in decisions that affect them. The chairman has the final say.2have/get your say to have the opportunity to give your opinion about something: You’ve had your say – now it’s my turn. verb | noun | interjection saysay3 ●●○ interjection used to express surprise, or to get someone’s attention so that you can tell him or her something: Say, isn’t that Mr. Hammel over there? |
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