say, tell, speak, talk
1. say v 说
1)后接名词或代词:
(1)I’m going to say a few words at the meeting.
我准备在会上说几句话。
(2)How do you say this in English?
这个(事或物)英语怎么说?
2)后接从句:
(1)I said to her, “Don’t worry, I can look after her. ”
我对她说,“不必担心,我可以照顾她。”
(2)She said (that) she was tired.
她说她很疲倦。
2. tell v 告诉;对……说
1)后接名词或名词从句:
(1)Can you tell me the time?
你能告诉我时间吗?
(2)They told me where they lived.
他们告诉我他们住在什么地方。
2)tell somebodyto do something
Tell her to wait for us at thebusstop.
叫她在汽车站等我们。
3. speak v 讲说
(1)I am going to speak to him about it.
我打算把这件事对他说。
(2)She speaks very good English.
她英语讲得非常好。
4. talk v.n.谈话
1)(和别人)谈话
(1)They talked to each other.
他们互相交谈。
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