| 单词 | say |
| 释义 | say (let's) say ► F0 used to introduce a suggestion or possible example of something: » Try and finish the work by, let's say, Friday.» Say/Let's say (= if we accept) (that) the journey takes three hours, you'll arrive at two o'clock.Thesaurus+: ↑Saying and uttering , ↑Saying again say /seɪ/ exclamation ► F0 used to express surprise or pleasure, or to attract attention to what you are about to say: » US Say, that's really good of you!» US Say, how about going out tonight?» UK OLD-FASHIONED OR HUMOROUS I say, what a splendid hat you're wearing!Thesaurus+: ↑Interjections , ↑Sounds used as interjections say /seɪ/ noun [S or U] ► F0 (the right to give) an opinion about something: » Can't you keep quiet for a minute and let me have my say.» The judge usually has the final say.Thesaurus+: ↑Expressing and asking opinions , ↑Remarks and remarking , ↑Controlling emotions say /seɪ/ verb (said, said) (THINK) ↑Verb Endings for say B1 [I or T] to think or believe: » [+ (that)] People/They say (that) he's over 100.» "It's going to be a very hot summer." "So they say (= that is what people believe)."» She is a firm leader, too firm, some might say (= some people believe that she is too firm).Thesaurus+: ↑Saying and uttering , ↑Saying againB1 [I or T] to give (as) an opinion or suggestion about something: » "Who do you think will get the job?" "I'd rather not say."» What are you saying, exactly? (= What do you mean?)» [+ (that)] We've been driving all day - I say (that) we start looking for a hotel now.» INFORMAL What do you say we sell the car? (= What do you think about selling it?)Thesaurus+: ↑Expressing and asking opinions , ↑Remarks and remarking , ↑Controlling emotionsF0 [T] to show what you think without using words: » [+ (that)] The look on his face said (= showed) (that) he knew what had happened.Thesaurus+: ↑Saying and uttering , ↑Saying againB2 [T always passive] When something or someone is said to be a particular thing, that is what people think or believe about them: » [+ (that)] It is said (that) Latin is a difficult language to learn.» [+ to be + noun/adj] He's said to be over 100.Thesaurus+: ↑Saying and uttering , ↑Saying again• • • Extra Examples:» I don't know him personally but they say he's very nice.» They're saying house prices are going to fall.» Soya is meant to be very good for you, or so they say.» It is said that babies look like their fathers at birth.» They say you should eat at least five portions of fruit or vegetables a day. say /seɪ/ verb [T] (said, said) (GIVE INFORMATION) ↑Verb Endings for say ► B1 to give information in writing, numbers, or signs: » My watch says three o'clock.» Can you read what that notice says?» [+ (that)] It says in the paper (that) they've found the man who did it.» [+ to infinitive] It says on the bottle to take three tablets a day.Thesaurus+: ↑Announcing, informing and stating• • • Extra Examples:» The recipe says to use six eggs.» It said in the paper that over a thousand people had attended.» It should say on the label how often to take the medicine.» What did that sign say?» Let's see what the instructions say. say /seɪ/ verb [T] (said, said) (SPEAK) ↑Verb Endings for say ► A1 to pronounce words or sounds, to express a thought, opinion, or suggestion, or to state a fact or instruction: » Small children find it difficult to say long words.» She said goodbye to all her friends and left.» Ben never forgets to say "Please" and "Thank you".» How do you say 'goodbye' in French?» I'm sorry, what did you say?» Do you know what she said to him?» What did they say about the house?» [+ speech] "I'm going out this evening," she said.» He said to himself (= thought), "This will never work."» [+ (that)] The doctors say (that) it will take him a few weeks to recover.» [+ question word] She didn't say whether she was coming.» Did she say (= tell you) why she wasn't coming?» [+ to infinitive] INFORMAL He said (= told me) to meet him here.» I've got something to say to you.» The offer was so good that I couldn't say no (= couldn't refuse).Thesaurus+: ↑Saying and uttering , ↑Saying again• • • Extra Examples:» He said he was coming.» I said she should give him a call.» Did she say why she left so early?» He said that he'd already tried it.» What did she say about the cost?Common mistake: say or tell?! When talking about the truth, lies, jokes, news, stories or secrets, don't use 'say', use tell:✗ I knew that he was saying the truth.✗ Dave is always saying jokes and funny stories.✗ I have some fantastic news to say you. |
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