say 的英语意思
saysay1 /seɪ/ verb (past tense and past participle said /sed/, third person singular says /sez/) 
查看全部语言翻译1express something in words [intransitive only in negatives, transitive] to express an idea, feeling, thought etc using words用语言表达想法、感受、思想等: 
‘I’m so tired,’ she said."我好累，"她说。 ‘Don’t cry,’ he said softly."别哭，"他轻声说。 Don’t believe anything he says.别相信他说的任何话。say (that) A spokesman said that the company had improved its safety standards.一位发言人表示，公司已提高了安全标准。 I always said I would buy a motorbike when I had enough money.我一直说，等有了足够的钱我就会买辆摩托车。say how/why/who etc Did she say what happened?她说发生了什么吗？ I would like to say how much we appreciate your hard work.我想说说我们有多么感激您的辛勤工作。 ‘Why did she leave?’ ‘I don’t know – she didn’t say.’"她为什么离开？""我不知道——她没说。"say something to somebody What did you say to her?你对她说了什么？ ‘This is strange,’ he said to himself."这真奇怪，"他自言自语道。a terrible/silly/strange etc thing to say What a silly thing to say!说的什么蠢话！say hello/goodbye/thank you etc (=say something to greet someone, thank someone etc)（＝说某话以问候某人、感谢某人等） She left without saying goodbye.她没说再见就走了。say you’re sorry (=apologize)（＝道歉） I’ve said I’m sorry – what more do you want?我已经道了歉——你还想要什么？say yes/no (to something) (=agree or refuse)（＝同意或拒绝） Can I go, Mum? Oh, please say yes!我能去吗，妈妈？哦，求你答应吧！say nothing/anything/something (about something) He looked as if he was going to say something.他看起来像是要说什么。 I wished I had said nothing about Jordi.我真希望当初什么都没说关于Jordi的事。have anything/nothing/something to say Does anyone else have anything to say?还有其他人有什么话要说吗？ Although he didn’t say so, it was clear that he was in pain.虽然他没有明说，但他显然很痛苦。 What makes you say that (=why do you think that)?你为什么这么说（＝你为什么这么认为）？say to do something (=tell someone to do something)（＝叫某人做某事） Nina said to meet her at 4.30.Nina说让我们4点半去见她。 I’d like to say a few words (=make a short speech).我想说几句话（＝做个简短的发言）。 ‘So what are your plans now?’ ‘I’d rather not say.’"那你现在有什么计划？""我不想说。" → see Thesaurus box on 000000Register语体In 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，提及另一位作者表达的观点或想法时，人们往往避免使用say，而倾向于使用argue、assert、claim或maintain等更正式的动词。2give information [transitive] to give information in the form of written words, numbers, or pictures – used about signs, clocks, letters, messages etc以文字、数字或图片形式传达信息——用于标牌、时钟、信件、消息等: The sign said ‘Back in 10 minutes.’告示牌上写着"10分钟后回来"。 The clock said twenty past three.时钟显示三点二十分。say (that) He received a letter saying that the appointment had been cancelled.他收到一封信，说预约已被取消。say to do something (=give information about what you should do)（＝告知你应该做什么） The label says to take one tablet before meals.标签上说饭前服一片。say who/what/how etc The card doesn’t even say who sent the flowers.卡片上甚至没写是谁送的花。 It says here they have live music.这里写着他们有现场音乐表演。3mean [transitive] used to talk about what someone means用于谈论某人的意思: What do you think the writer is trying to say in this passage?你认为作者在这段文字中想表达什么？ So what you’re saying is, there’s none left.所以你的意思是，一点都不剩了。be saying (that) Are you saying I’m fat?你是说我胖吗？ I’m not saying it’s a bad idea.我不是说这是个坏主意。 All I’m saying is that it might be better to wait a while.我的意思只是稍等一下可能会更好。GRAMMAR Say is usually used in the progressive in this meaning.4think that something is true [transitive] used to talk about something that people think is true用于谈论人们认为是真实的事情they say/people say/ it is said (that) They say that she has been all over the world.据说她去过世界各地。 It is said that he was a spy during the war.据说他战时曾是间谍。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人。 Well, you know what they say – blood’s thicker than water.你知道他们常说的——血浓于水。 The rest, as they say, is history.其余的，正如人们所说，已是历史。5show/be a sign of something [transitive] a)to show clearly that something is true about someone or something’s character清楚地表明某事反映了某人或某事物的性格特点: The kind of car you drive says what kind of person you are.你开什么车能说明你是什么样的人。 The fact that she never apologized says a lot about (=shows very clearly) what kind of person she is.她从不道歉这一事实很能说明（＝清楚地表明）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.球队尽管失利仍保持信心，这很能说明经理的能力（＝表明他很优秀）。 These results don’t say much for the quality of teaching (=they show that it is not very good).这些结果不太能说明教学质量如何（＝表明教学质量不太好）。 b)to show what someone is really feeling or thinking, especially without using words（尤指不用语言地）显示某人内心真实的感受或想法: The look on her face said ‘I love you.’她脸上的表情传达出"我爱你"。something says everything/says it all His expression said it all.他的表情说明了一切。6speak the words of something [transitive] to speak the words that are written in a play, poem, or prayer说出戏剧、诗歌或祈祷文中所写的台词或文字: Can you say that line again, this time with more feeling?你能再说一遍那句台词吗，这次加入更多感情？ I’ll say a prayer for you.我会为你祈祷的。7pronounce [transitive] to pronounce a word or sound发音；读出某个词或音: How do you say your last name?你的姓怎么读？8suggest/suppose something [transitive] used when suggesting or supposing that something might happen or be true用于建议或假设某事可能发生或成立... say ... If we put out, say, twenty chairs, would that be enough?如果我们摆出，比方说，二十把椅子，够吗？let’s say (that)/just say (that) Let’s say your plan fails, then what?假设你的计划失败了，那怎么办？ Just say you won the lottery – what would you do?假设你中了彩票——你会怎么做？GRAMMAR Say is usually used in the imperative or with let’s in this meaning.9say to yourself to try to persuade yourself that something is true or not true试图说服自己某事是真的或不是真的: I kept saying to myself that this wasn’t really happening.我不断地告诉自己，这一切并非真实发生的。SPOKEN PHRASES10I must say (also I have to say) used to emphasize what you are saying用于强调所说的话: The cake does look good, I must say.我必须说，那蛋糕确实看起来不错。 I have to say I was impressed.我必须说我印象深刻。11I can’t say (that) used to say that you do not think or feel something用于表示你并不这样认为或感受: I can’t say I envy her being married to him!我可没觉得羡慕她嫁给了他！12I would say used for giving your opinion even though other people may not agree用于表达自己的意见，尽管他人可能不同意: I’d say he was jealous.我看他是嫉妒了。13I couldn’t say used when you do not know the answer to something用于不知道某事答案时: I couldn’t say who will win.我说不准谁会赢。14if I may say so (also if I might say so) formal正式 used to be polite when saying something that may embarrass or offend the person you are talking to说可能令对方尴尬或冒犯的话时，用于表示礼貌: That’s just the point, Mr Glover, if I may say so.如果我可以这么说，这正是关键所在，Glover先生。15having said that used to say that something is true in spite of what you have just said用于表示某事尽管刚才所说的情况仍然成立: The diet can make you slim without exercise. Having said that, however, exercise is important too.不运动也能靠饮食瘦身。尽管如此，运动也很重要。16wouldn’t you say? used to ask someone whether they agree with the statement you have just made用于询问对方是否同意你刚才所说的: It seems very unlikely, wouldn’t you say?这看起来非常不可能，你不这么认为吗？17what do you say? used to ask someone if they agree with a suggestion用于询问某人是否同意某个建议: We could go into partnership – what do you say?我们可以合伙——你觉得怎么样？ What do you say we all go to a movie?我们一起去看电影怎么样？ What would you say to a meal out?出去吃饭怎么样？18say no more used to say that you understand what someone means, although they have not said it directly用于表示你明白某人的意思，尽管对方没有直接说出来: ‘I saw him leaving her house at 6.30 this morning.’ ‘Say no more!’"今天早上6点半我看见他离开她家。""我明白了！"19you can say that again! used to say that you completely agree with someone用于表示完全同意某人: ‘It’s cold in here.’ ‘You can say that again!’"这里真冷。""你说得太对了！"20you said it! a)used when someone says something that you agree with, although you would not have actually said it yourself because it is not polite用于当某人说出你认同但自己不会说（因为不礼貌）的话: ‘I was always stubborn as a kid.’ ‘You said it!’"我小时候总是很固执。""你说得一点没错！" b)especially American English used to say that you agree with someone用于表示你同意某人: ‘Let’s go home.’ ‘You said it! I’m tired.’"我们回家吧。""说得对！我累了。"21who says? used to say that you do not agree with a statement, opinion etc用于表示不同意某个说法、观点等: Who says museum work doesn’t pay?谁说博物馆工作没有前途？22who can say? (also who’s to say?) used to say that nobody can know something用于表示没有人能知道某事: Who can say what will happen between now and then?从现在到那时会发生什么，谁能说得准呢？ 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能让皮肤看起来更年轻，而谁又能说她们错了呢？23you don’t say! used 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用于表示对某人所说的话感到惊讶——也常用于对所听到的事一点也不感到惊讶24say when used to ask someone to tell you when to stop pouring them a drink or serving them food because they have got enough用于请对方在饮料或食物足够时告知停止倒/盛25say cheese used to tell people to smile when you are taking their photograph拍照时叫大家微笑时所用26(just) say the word used to tell someone that they have only to ask and you will do what they want用于告诉某人只需开口，你便会照办: Anywhere you want to go, just say the word.你想去哪里，开口说一声就行。27I’ll say this/that (much) for somebody used when you want to mention something good about someone, especially when you have been criticizing them用于指出某人的优点，尤其是在批评他们之后: I will say this for Tom – at least he’s consistent.我要为Tom说一句——至少他是一贯的。 You’ve got determination – I’ll say that for you.你有决心——这点我得承认。28say what you like especially British English used when giving an opinion that you are sure is correct, even if the person you are talking to might disagree with you用于表达你确信正确的意见，即便对方可能不同意: Say what you like about him, he’s a very good writer.随你怎么说他，他确实是一位非常优秀的作家。29anything/whatever you say used to tell someone that you agree to do what they want, accept their opinion etc, especially because you do not want an argument用于表示同意照对方所想做的，或接受其意见等，尤其是为了避免争吵30can’t say fairer than that British English used to say that you have made the best offer that you can用于表示你已提出了所能给出的最好条件: If I win, I’ll buy you a drink. Can’t say fairer than that.如果我赢了，我请你喝一杯。这已经是最公道的了。31I wouldn’t say no (to something) used to say that you would like something用于表示你想要某样东西: I wouldn’t say no to a coffee.来杯咖啡我不会拒绝的。32I’ll say! used to say yes to a question, in a strong way用于对某个问题强烈表示肯定: ‘Was there a big argument?’ ‘I’ll say!’"争吵很激烈吗？""那还用说！"33let’s just say used when you do not want to give a lot of details about something用于不想详细说明某事时: Let’s just say she wasn’t very pleased about it.就这么说吧，她对此并不太高兴。34shall I/we say used when you are not quite sure how to describe someone or something用于不太确定如何描述某人或某事时: He is, shall we say, slightly unusual.他，怎么说呢，有点不寻常。35what have you got to say for yourself? used to ask someone for an explanation when they have done something wrong用于对方做错事时要求其作出解释36say what? informal非正式 especially American English used when you did not hear what someone said or when you cannot believe that something is true用于没听清某人所说的话，或对某事难以置信时37I say British English old-fashioned旧式 a)used to get someone’s attention用于引起某人的注意: I say, don’t I know you?喂，我认识你吗？ b)used before giving your reaction to something用于在表达对某事的反应之前: ‘My husband’s broken his leg.’ ‘I say! I’m sorry to hear that.’"我丈夫腿断了。""哎呀！真遗憾。"38say something to somebody’s face informal非正式 to criticize someone or say something unpleasant directly to them instead of saying it to someone else直接向某人提出批评或说令其不快的话，而不是背后议论: I knew they wanted me to leave, even though they wouldn’t say it to my face.我知道他们想让我离开，尽管他们不会当面说。39that’s not saying much used 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用于表示某人或某物比另一人或物更好并不奇怪，因为另一方实在太差: This version is better than the original, but that’s not saying much.这个版本比原版好，但也好不到哪去。40to say the least used to say that you could have described something, criticized someone etc a lot more severely than you have用于表示你本可以更严厉地描述某事或批评某人: Jane could have been more considerate, to say the least.往轻了说，Jane本可以更体贴一些。41that is to say used before giving more details or being more exact about something用于进一步说明或更精确地描述某事之前: They, that’s to say Matt and John, were arguing about what to do.他们，也就是Matt和John，在争论该怎么办。42that is not to say used to make sure the person you are talking to does not think something that is not true用于确保对方不会误解某事: 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.我对我的工作相当满意，但这并不意味着我会做一辈子。43not to say especially British English used when adding a stronger description of something用于对某事添加更强烈的描述时: The information is inadequate, not to say misleading.这些信息不充分，甚至可以说是具有误导性的。44a lot/something/not much etc to be said for (doing) something used to say that there are a lot of or not many advantages to something用于表示某事有很多或没多少优点: There’s a lot to be said for taking a few days off now and then.偶尔休息几天还是很有道理的。 It was a town with very little to be said for it.那是一个没什么优点可言的小镇。45to say nothing of something used to mention another thing involved in what you have just been talking about用于提及与刚才所谈之事相关的另一件事: It wasn’t much for three years’ work, to say nothing of the money it had cost.三年的工作换来的没多少，更不用说花掉的那些钱了。46have something to say about something to be angry about something对某事感到愤怒: Her father would have something to say about it.她父亲对此会有话说的（会大发雷霆）。47have a lot to say for yourself to talk a lot话多；爱说话48not have much to say for yourself to not talk very much话不多；不爱说话49what somebody says goes used to emphasize who is in control in a situation用于强调在某种情况下谁说了算: My wife wants to go to Italy this year, and what she says goes!我妻子今年想去意大利，她说了算！50say your piece to give your opinion about something, especially something you do not like对某事发表意见，尤指对不喜欢的事情 → 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)GRAMMAR: Comparison语法：比较say• You say something to someone: · The principal said a few words to us. ✗Don’t say: say someone something● 你对某人说某事：· 校长对我们说了几句话。✗ 不要说：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.’● 引用某人的原话时，say 与引号（'...'）连用：· "对不起，我来晚了，"她说。· Joe说："我马上回来。"• 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.● 报告某人所说的话时使用 say (that)：· 她说她很抱歉来晚了。· Joe说他很快就回来。said 之后，另一个从句中的动词通常也用过去时。tell• You tell someone something: · Diane told me the news.· He told us a long story. ✗Don’t say: tell something to someone● 你告诉某人某事：· Diane告诉了我这个消息。· 他给我们讲了一个长故事。✗ 不要说：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.● 你告诉某人某事的经过：· 她告诉了我这次事故。✗ 不要说：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.● 报告某人所说的话时使用 tell someone (that)：· 我告诉他们我很抱歉。· 老师告诉我可以回家了。told 之后，另一个从句中的动词通常也用过去时。✗ 不要说：He told that he was sorry.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSCOLLOCATIONS词语搭配things that you say你所说的话say hello/goodbye· I came to say goodbye.· 我来是为了道别。say thank you· I just wanted to say thank you for being there.· 我只是想说谢谢你一直在。say sorry/say that you’re sorry· It was probably too late to say sorry.· 道歉可能已经太晚了。say yes/no· Some parents are unable to say no to their children.· 有些父母对孩子说不了"不"。say something/anything/nothing· I was about to say something to him when he looked up and smiled.· 我正要对他说什么，他却抬起头微笑了。say some words· She stopped abruptly, suddenly afraid to say the words aloud.· 她突然停了下来，突然害怕把那些话说出口。adverbs副词say so· If you don’t know the answer, don’t be afraid to say so.· 如果你不知道答案，不要怕说出来。phrases短语a terrible/stupid/odd etc thing to say· I know it’s a terrible thing to say, but I wish he’d just go away.· 我知道这话说出来很糟糕，但我希望他就此离去。have something/anything/nothing to say· He usually has something to say about just about everything.· 他对什么事情都有话说。THESAURUS同义词辨析to say something说某事say to tell someone something, using words用语言告诉某人某事: · ‘I really ought to go,’ she said.· "我真的该走了，"她说。· Lauren said she’d probably be late.· Lauren说她可能会迟到。state to say something, especially in a definite or formal way – used in official contexts说某事，尤指以明确或正式的方式——用于官方场合: · The witness stated that he had never seen the woman before.· 证人陈述他以前从未见过那名女子。· Please state your name and address.· 请陈述您的姓名和地址。announce to publicly tell people about something公开告知人们某事: · The chairman announced his resignation.· 董事长宣布辞职。· The results will be announced tomorrow.· 结果将于明天公布。· We will announce the winners next Sunday.· 我们将于下周日宣布获奖者。· They were announcing the train times over the loudspeaker system.· 他们在通过广播系统播报列车时刻。declare to say something very firmly非常坚定地说某事: · ‘My personal life is none of your business,’ she declared.· "我的私生活不关你的事，"她坚定地说。mention to talk about someone or something, especially without giving many details谈到某人或某事，尤指不提供太多细节: · Did Tom mention anything about what happened at school?· Tom有没有提到学校里发生了什么？· Your name was mentioned!· 你的名字被提到了！express to let someone know your feelings by putting them into words将感受用言语表达，让某人了解: · Young children often find it difficult to express their emotions.· 幼儿往往难以表达自己的情感。comment to say what your opinion is about someone or something表达对某人或某事的意见: · The prime minister was asked to comment on the crisis.· 总理被要求就危机发表评论。note/remark formal正式 to say that you have noticed that something is true – used especially in formal writing说明你注意到某事是真实的——尤用于正式文体: · We have already noted that most old people live alone.· 我们已经注意到，大多数老年人独居。· Someone once remarked that the problem with computers is that they only give you answers.· 曾有人评论说，计算机的问题在于它们只给你答案。add to say something more, after what has already been said在已说过的话之后再补充一些内容: · He added that he thought it could be done fairly cheaply.· 他补充说，他认为这件事可以以相当低廉的成本完成。point out to mention something that seems particularly important or relevant提出看来特别重要或相关的事情: · Dr Graham points out that most children show some signs of abnormal behaviour.· Graham博士指出，大多数儿童都会表现出某些异常行为的迹象。· It’s worth pointing out that few people actually die of this disease.· 值得指出的是，实际上很少有人死于这种疾病。air to talk about your opinions, worries, or the things you disagree about谈论自己的观点、忧虑或不同意的事情: air your views/grievances/differences: · The programme will give listeners the chance to air their views about immigration.· 该节目将给听众机会表达他们对移民问题的看法。· Workers were able to air their grievances.· 工人们得以发泄不满。voice to talk publicly about your feelings or about whether you approve or disapprove of something公开表达对某事的感受，或赞同、反对的态度 formal正式: voice concern/support/doubt/fears etc: · The president has already voiced his support for the proposal.· 总统已经表达了对该提案的支持。· She voiced concern for the safety of the hostages.· 她对人质的安全表示了关切。different ways of saying something表达某事的不同方式whisper to say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your full voice极轻声地说，用气声而非正常嗓音: · ‘Don’t wake the baby,’ Jenny whispered.· "别把宝宝吵醒，"Jenny低声说。mumble to say something quietly without pronouncing the words clearly低声含糊地说，发音不清晰: · He mumbled his thanks.· 他含糊地道了谢。mutter to say something quietly, especially when you are annoyed but do not want someone to hear you complaining低声说，尤指心生不满却不想让人听见抱怨时: · ‘This is ridiculous,’ he muttered under his breath.· "这太荒唐了，"他低声嘟囔道。· She muttered something about having to go home early.· 她嘟囔着说要早点回家。murmur to say something in a soft slow gentle voice用轻柔、缓慢、温和的声音说: · She stroked his hair and murmured, ‘Don’t worry. You’ll be all right.’· 她抚摸着他的头发，轻声说："别担心，你会没事的。"growl to say something in a low angry voice用低沉愤怒的声音说: · ‘As I was saying,’ Lewis growled, ‘it needs to be finished today.’· "正如我所说，"Lewis咆哮道，"今天必须完成。"snarl to say something in a nasty angry way以恶意、愤怒的方式说: · ‘Get out of my way!’ he snarled.· "让开！"他恶狠狠地吼道。exclaim to say something suddenly and loudly突然大声说出: · ‘How beautiful!’ she exclaimed.· "多美啊！"她感叹道。blurt out to suddenly say something without thinking, especially something embarrassing or secret不假思索地突然说出，尤指令人尴尬或私密的事: · It was partly nervousness that had made him blurt out the question.· 他脱口而出那个问题，部分是因为紧张。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因言语障碍或紧张、激动而说话时多停顿和重复音节（口吃）: · ‘I’ll, I’ll only be a m-moment,’ he stammered.· "我、我只需要一一一会儿，"他结巴地说。
查看全部语言翻译1express something in words [intransitive only in negatives, transitive] to express an idea, feeling, thought etc using words用语言表达想法、感受、思想等: ‘I’m so tired,’ she said."我好累，"她说。 ‘Don’t cry,’ he said softly."别哭，"他轻声说。 Don’t believe anything he says.别相信他说的任何话。say (that) A spokesman said that the company had improved its safety standards.一位发言人表示，公司已提高了安全标准。 I always said I would buy a motorbike when I had enough money.我一直说，等有了足够的钱我就会买辆摩托车。say how/why/who etc Did she say what happened?她说发生了什么吗？ I would like to say how much we appreciate your hard work.我想说说我们有多么感激您的辛勤工作。 ‘Why did she leave?’ ‘I don’t know – she didn’t say.’"她为什么离开？""我不知道——她没说。"say something to somebody What did you say to her?你对她说了什么？ ‘This is strange,’ he said to himself."这真奇怪，"他自言自语道。a terrible/silly/strange etc thing to say What a silly thing to say!说的什么蠢话！say hello/goodbye/thank you etc (=say something to greet someone, thank someone etc)（＝说某话以问候某人、感谢某人等） She left without saying goodbye.她没说再见就走了。say you’re sorry (=apologize)（＝道歉） I’ve said I’m sorry – what more do you want?我已经道了歉——你还想要什么？say yes/no (to something) (=agree or refuse)（＝同意或拒绝） Can I go, Mum? Oh, please say yes!我能去吗，妈妈？哦，求你答应吧！say nothing/anything/something (about something) He looked as if he was going to say something.他看起来像是要说什么。 I wished I had said nothing about Jordi.我真希望当初什么都没说关于Jordi的事。have anything/nothing/something to say Does anyone else have anything to say?还有其他人有什么话要说吗？ Although he didn’t say so, it was clear that he was in pain.虽然他没有明说，但他显然很痛苦。 What makes you say that (=why do you think that)?你为什么这么说（＝你为什么这么认为）？say to do something (=tell someone to do something)（＝叫某人做某事） Nina said to meet her at 4.30.Nina说让我们4点半去见她。 I’d like to say a few words (=make a short speech).我想说几句话（＝做个简短的发言）。 ‘So what are your plans now?’ ‘I’d rather not say.’"那你现在有什么计划？""我不想说。" → see Thesaurus box on 000000Register语体In 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，提及另一位作者表达的观点或想法时，人们往往避免使用say，而倾向于使用argue、assert、claim或maintain等更正式的动词。2give information [transitive] to give information in the form of written words, numbers, or pictures – used about signs, clocks, letters, messages etc以文字、数字或图片形式传达信息——用于标牌、时钟、信件、消息等: The sign said ‘Back in 10 minutes.’告示牌上写着"10分钟后回来"。 The clock said twenty past three.时钟显示三点二十分。say (that) He received a letter saying that the appointment had been cancelled.他收到一封信，说预约已被取消。say to do something (=give information about what you should do)（＝告知你应该做什么） The label says to take one tablet before meals.标签上说饭前服一片。say who/what/how etc The card doesn’t even say who sent the flowers.卡片上甚至没写是谁送的花。 It says here they have live music.这里写着他们有现场音乐表演。3mean [transitive] used to talk about what someone means用于谈论某人的意思: What do you think the writer is trying to say in this passage?你认为作者在这段文字中想表达什么？ So what you’re saying is, there’s none left.所以你的意思是，一点都不剩了。be saying (that) Are you saying I’m fat?你是说我胖吗？ I’m not saying it’s a bad idea.我不是说这是个坏主意。 All I’m saying is that it might be better to wait a while.我的意思只是稍等一下可能会更好。GRAMMAR Say is usually used in the progressive in this meaning.4think that something is true [transitive] used to talk about something that people think is true用于谈论人们认为是真实的事情they say/people say/ it is said (that) They say that she has been all over the world.据说她去过世界各地。 It is said that he was a spy during the war.据说他战时曾是间谍。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人。 Well, you know what they say – blood’s thicker than water.你知道他们常说的——血浓于水。 The rest, as they say, is history.其余的，正如人们所说，已是历史。5show/be a sign of something [transitive] a)to show clearly that something is true about someone or something’s character清楚地表明某事反映了某人或某事物的性格特点: The kind of car you drive says what kind of person you are.你开什么车能说明你是什么样的人。 The fact that she never apologized says a lot about (=shows very clearly) what kind of person she is.她从不道歉这一事实很能说明（＝清楚地表明）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.球队尽管失利仍保持信心，这很能说明经理的能力（＝表明他很优秀）。 These results don’t say much for the quality of teaching (=they show that it is not very good).这些结果不太能说明教学质量如何（＝表明教学质量不太好）。 b)to show what someone is really feeling or thinking, especially without using words（尤指不用语言地）显示某人内心真实的感受或想法: The look on her face said ‘I love you.’她脸上的表情传达出"我爱你"。something says everything/says it all His expression said it all.他的表情说明了一切。6speak the words of something [transitive] to speak the words that are written in a play, poem, or prayer说出戏剧、诗歌或祈祷文中所写的台词或文字: Can you say that line again, this time with more feeling?你能再说一遍那句台词吗，这次加入更多感情？ I’ll say a prayer for you.我会为你祈祷的。7pronounce [transitive] to pronounce a word or sound发音；读出某个词或音: How do you say your last name?你的姓怎么读？8suggest/suppose something [transitive] used when suggesting or supposing that something might happen or be true用于建议或假设某事可能发生或成立... say ... If we put out, say, twenty chairs, would that be enough?如果我们摆出，比方说，二十把椅子，够吗？let’s say (that)/just say (that) Let’s say your plan fails, then what?假设你的计划失败了，那怎么办？ Just say you won the lottery – what would you do?假设你中了彩票——你会怎么做？GRAMMAR Say is usually used in the imperative or with let’s in this meaning.9say to yourself to try to persuade yourself that something is true or not true试图说服自己某事是真的或不是真的: I kept saying to myself that this wasn’t really happening.我不断地告诉自己，这一切并非真实发生的。SPOKEN PHRASES10I must say (also I have to say) used to emphasize what you are saying用于强调所说的话: The cake does look good, I must say.我必须说，那蛋糕确实看起来不错。 I have to say I was impressed.我必须说我印象深刻。11I can’t say (that) used to say that you do not think or feel something用于表示你并不这样认为或感受: I can’t say I envy her being married to him!我可没觉得羡慕她嫁给了他！12I would say used for giving your opinion even though other people may not agree用于表达自己的意见，尽管他人可能不同意: I’d say he was jealous.我看他是嫉妒了。13I couldn’t say used when you do not know the answer to something用于不知道某事答案时: I couldn’t say who will win.我说不准谁会赢。14if I may say so (also if I might say so) formal正式 used to be polite when saying something that may embarrass or offend the person you are talking to说可能令对方尴尬或冒犯的话时，用于表示礼貌: That’s just the point, Mr Glover, if I may say so.如果我可以这么说，这正是关键所在，Glover先生。15having said that used to say that something is true in spite of what you have just said用于表示某事尽管刚才所说的情况仍然成立: The diet can make you slim without exercise. Having said that, however, exercise is important too.不运动也能靠饮食瘦身。尽管如此，运动也很重要。16wouldn’t you say? used to ask someone whether they agree with the statement you have just made用于询问对方是否同意你刚才所说的: It seems very unlikely, wouldn’t you say?这看起来非常不可能，你不这么认为吗？17what do you say? used to ask someone if they agree with a suggestion用于询问某人是否同意某个建议: We could go into partnership – what do you say?我们可以合伙——你觉得怎么样？ What do you say we all go to a movie?我们一起去看电影怎么样？ What would you say to a meal out?出去吃饭怎么样？18say no more used to say that you understand what someone means, although they have not said it directly用于表示你明白某人的意思，尽管对方没有直接说出来: ‘I saw him leaving her house at 6.30 this morning.’ ‘Say no more!’"今天早上6点半我看见他离开她家。""我明白了！"19you can say that again! used to say that you completely agree with someone用于表示完全同意某人: ‘It’s cold in here.’ ‘You can say that again!’"这里真冷。""你说得太对了！"20you said it! a)used when someone says something that you agree with, although you would not have actually said it yourself because it is not polite用于当某人说出你认同但自己不会说（因为不礼貌）的话: ‘I was always stubborn as a kid.’ ‘You said it!’"我小时候总是很固执。""你说得一点没错！" b)especially American English used to say that you agree with someone用于表示你同意某人: ‘Let’s go home.’ ‘You said it! I’m tired.’"我们回家吧。""说得对！我累了。"21who says? used to say that you do not agree with a statement, opinion etc用于表示不同意某个说法、观点等: Who says museum work doesn’t pay?谁说博物馆工作没有前途？22who can say? (also who’s to say?) used to say that nobody can know something用于表示没有人能知道某事: Who can say what will happen between now and then?从现在到那时会发生什么，谁能说得准呢？ 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能让皮肤看起来更年轻，而谁又能说她们错了呢？23you don’t say! used 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用于表示对某人所说的话感到惊讶——也常用于对所听到的事一点也不感到惊讶24say when used to ask someone to tell you when to stop pouring them a drink or serving them food because they have got enough用于请对方在饮料或食物足够时告知停止倒/盛25say cheese used to tell people to smile when you are taking their photograph拍照时叫大家微笑时所用26(just) say the word used to tell someone that they have only to ask and you will do what they want用于告诉某人只需开口，你便会照办: Anywhere you want to go, just say the word.你想去哪里，开口说一声就行。27I’ll say this/that (much) for somebody used when you want to mention something good about someone, especially when you have been criticizing them用于指出某人的优点，尤其是在批评他们之后: I will say this for Tom – at least he’s consistent.我要为Tom说一句——至少他是一贯的。 You’ve got determination – I’ll say that for you.你有决心——这点我得承认。28say what you like especially British English used when giving an opinion that you are sure is correct, even if the person you are talking to might disagree with you用于表达你确信正确的意见，即便对方可能不同意: Say what you like about him, he’s a very good writer.随你怎么说他，他确实是一位非常优秀的作家。29anything/whatever you say used to tell someone that you agree to do what they want, accept their opinion etc, especially because you do not want an argument用于表示同意照对方所想做的，或接受其意见等，尤其是为了避免争吵30can’t say fairer than that British English used to say that you have made the best offer that you can用于表示你已提出了所能给出的最好条件: If I win, I’ll buy you a drink. Can’t say fairer than that.如果我赢了，我请你喝一杯。这已经是最公道的了。31I wouldn’t say no (to something) used to say that you would like something用于表示你想要某样东西: I wouldn’t say no to a coffee.来杯咖啡我不会拒绝的。32I’ll say! used to say yes to a question, in a strong way用于对某个问题强烈表示肯定: ‘Was there a big argument?’ ‘I’ll say!’"争吵很激烈吗？""那还用说！"33let’s just say used when you do not want to give a lot of details about something用于不想详细说明某事时: Let’s just say she wasn’t very pleased about it.就这么说吧，她对此并不太高兴。34shall I/we say used when you are not quite sure how to describe someone or something用于不太确定如何描述某人或某事时: He is, shall we say, slightly unusual.他，怎么说呢，有点不寻常。35what have you got to say for yourself? used to ask someone for an explanation when they have done something wrong用于对方做错事时要求其作出解释36say what? informal非正式 especially American English used when you did not hear what someone said or when you cannot believe that something is true用于没听清某人所说的话，或对某事难以置信时37I say British English old-fashioned旧式 a)used to get someone’s attention用于引起某人的注意: I say, don’t I know you?喂，我认识你吗？ b)used before giving your reaction to something用于在表达对某事的反应之前: ‘My husband’s broken his leg.’ ‘I say! I’m sorry to hear that.’"我丈夫腿断了。""哎呀！真遗憾。"38say something to somebody’s face informal非正式 to criticize someone or say something unpleasant directly to them instead of saying it to someone else直接向某人提出批评或说令其不快的话，而不是背后议论: I knew they wanted me to leave, even though they wouldn’t say it to my face.我知道他们想让我离开，尽管他们不会当面说。39that’s not saying much used 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用于表示某人或某物比另一人或物更好并不奇怪，因为另一方实在太差: This version is better than the original, but that’s not saying much.这个版本比原版好，但也好不到哪去。40to say the least used to say that you could have described something, criticized someone etc a lot more severely than you have用于表示你本可以更严厉地描述某事或批评某人: Jane could have been more considerate, to say the least.往轻了说，Jane本可以更体贴一些。41that is to say used before giving more details or being more exact about something用于进一步说明或更精确地描述某事之前: They, that’s to say Matt and John, were arguing about what to do.他们，也就是Matt和John，在争论该怎么办。42that is not to say used to make sure the person you are talking to does not think something that is not true用于确保对方不会误解某事: 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.我对我的工作相当满意，但这并不意味着我会做一辈子。43not to say especially British English used when adding a stronger description of something用于对某事添加更强烈的描述时: The information is inadequate, not to say misleading.这些信息不充分，甚至可以说是具有误导性的。44a lot/something/not much etc to be said for (doing) something used to say that there are a lot of or not many advantages to something用于表示某事有很多或没多少优点: There’s a lot to be said for taking a few days off now and then.偶尔休息几天还是很有道理的。 It was a town with very little to be said for it.那是一个没什么优点可言的小镇。45to say nothing of something used to mention another thing involved in what you have just been talking about用于提及与刚才所谈之事相关的另一件事: It wasn’t much for three years’ work, to say nothing of the money it had cost.三年的工作换来的没多少，更不用说花掉的那些钱了。46have something to say about something to be angry about something对某事感到愤怒: Her father would have something to say about it.她父亲对此会有话说的（会大发雷霆）。47have a lot to say for yourself to talk a lot话多；爱说话48not have much to say for yourself to not talk very much话不多；不爱说话49what somebody says goes used to emphasize who is in control in a situation用于强调在某种情况下谁说了算: My wife wants to go to Italy this year, and what she says goes!我妻子今年想去意大利，她说了算！50say your piece to give your opinion about something, especially something you do not like对某事发表意见，尤指对不喜欢的事情 → 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)GRAMMAR: Comparison语法：比较say• You say something to someone: · The principal said a few words to us. ✗Don’t say: say someone something● 你对某人说某事：· 校长对我们说了几句话。✗ 不要说：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.’● 引用某人的原话时，say 与引号（'...'）连用：· "对不起，我来晚了，"她说。· Joe说："我马上回来。"• 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.● 报告某人所说的话时使用 say (that)：· 她说她很抱歉来晚了。· Joe说他很快就回来。said 之后，另一个从句中的动词通常也用过去时。tell• You tell someone something: · Diane told me the news.· He told us a long story. ✗Don’t say: tell something to someone● 你告诉某人某事：· Diane告诉了我这个消息。· 他给我们讲了一个长故事。✗ 不要说：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.● 你告诉某人某事的经过：· 她告诉了我这次事故。✗ 不要说：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.● 报告某人所说的话时使用 tell someone (that)：· 我告诉他们我很抱歉。· 老师告诉我可以回家了。told 之后，另一个从句中的动词通常也用过去时。✗ 不要说：He told that he was sorry.Grammar guide ‒ VERBSCOLLOCATIONS词语搭配things that you say你所说的话say hello/goodbye· I came to say goodbye.· 我来是为了道别。say thank you· I just wanted to say thank you for being there.· 我只是想说谢谢你一直在。say sorry/say that you’re sorry· It was probably too late to say sorry.· 道歉可能已经太晚了。say yes/no· Some parents are unable to say no to their children.· 有些父母对孩子说不了"不"。say something/anything/nothing· I was about to say something to him when he looked up and smiled.· 我正要对他说什么，他却抬起头微笑了。say some words· She stopped abruptly, suddenly afraid to say the words aloud.· 她突然停了下来，突然害怕把那些话说出口。adverbs副词say so· If you don’t know the answer, don’t be afraid to say so.· 如果你不知道答案，不要怕说出来。phrases短语a terrible/stupid/odd etc thing to say· I know it’s a terrible thing to say, but I wish he’d just go away.· 我知道这话说出来很糟糕，但我希望他就此离去。have something/anything/nothing to say· He usually has something to say about just about everything.· 他对什么事情都有话说。THESAURUS同义词辨析to say something说某事say to tell someone something, using words用语言告诉某人某事: · ‘I really ought to go,’ she said.· "我真的该走了，"她说。· Lauren said she’d probably be late.· Lauren说她可能会迟到。state to say something, especially in a definite or formal way – used in official contexts说某事，尤指以明确或正式的方式——用于官方场合: · The witness stated that he had never seen the woman before.· 证人陈述他以前从未见过那名女子。· Please state your name and address.· 请陈述您的姓名和地址。announce to publicly tell people about something公开告知人们某事: · The chairman announced his resignation.· 董事长宣布辞职。· The results will be announced tomorrow.· 结果将于明天公布。· We will announce the winners next Sunday.· 我们将于下周日宣布获奖者。· They were announcing the train times over the loudspeaker system.· 他们在通过广播系统播报列车时刻。declare to say something very firmly非常坚定地说某事: · ‘My personal life is none of your business,’ she declared.· "我的私生活不关你的事，"她坚定地说。mention to talk about someone or something, especially without giving many details谈到某人或某事，尤指不提供太多细节: · Did Tom mention anything about what happened at school?· Tom有没有提到学校里发生了什么？· Your name was mentioned!· 你的名字被提到了！express to let someone know your feelings by putting them into words将感受用言语表达，让某人了解: · Young children often find it difficult to express their emotions.· 幼儿往往难以表达自己的情感。comment to say what your opinion is about someone or something表达对某人或某事的意见: · The prime minister was asked to comment on the crisis.· 总理被要求就危机发表评论。note/remark formal正式 to say that you have noticed that something is true – used especially in formal writing说明你注意到某事是真实的——尤用于正式文体: · We have already noted that most old people live alone.· 我们已经注意到，大多数老年人独居。· Someone once remarked that the problem with computers is that they only give you answers.· 曾有人评论说，计算机的问题在于它们只给你答案。add to say something more, after what has already been said在已说过的话之后再补充一些内容: · He added that he thought it could be done fairly cheaply.· 他补充说，他认为这件事可以以相当低廉的成本完成。point out to mention something that seems particularly important or relevant提出看来特别重要或相关的事情: · Dr Graham points out that most children show some signs of abnormal behaviour.· Graham博士指出，大多数儿童都会表现出某些异常行为的迹象。· It’s worth pointing out that few people actually die of this disease.· 值得指出的是，实际上很少有人死于这种疾病。air to talk about your opinions, worries, or the things you disagree about谈论自己的观点、忧虑或不同意的事情: air your views/grievances/differences: · The programme will give listeners the chance to air their views about immigration.· 该节目将给听众机会表达他们对移民问题的看法。· Workers were able to air their grievances.· 工人们得以发泄不满。voice to talk publicly about your feelings or about whether you approve or disapprove of something公开表达对某事的感受，或赞同、反对的态度 formal正式: voice concern/support/doubt/fears etc: · The president has already voiced his support for the proposal.· 总统已经表达了对该提案的支持。· She voiced concern for the safety of the hostages.· 她对人质的安全表示了关切。different ways of saying something表达某事的不同方式whisper to say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your full voice极轻声地说，用气声而非正常嗓音: · ‘Don’t wake the baby,’ Jenny whispered.· "别把宝宝吵醒，"Jenny低声说。mumble to say something quietly without pronouncing the words clearly低声含糊地说，发音不清晰: · He mumbled his thanks.· 他含糊地道了谢。mutter to say something quietly, especially when you are annoyed but do not want someone to hear you complaining低声说，尤指心生不满却不想让人听见抱怨时: · ‘This is ridiculous,’ he muttered under his breath.· "这太荒唐了，"他低声嘟囔道。· She muttered something about having to go home early.· 她嘟囔着说要早点回家。murmur to say something in a soft slow gentle voice用轻柔、缓慢、温和的声音说: · She stroked his hair and murmured, ‘Don’t worry. You’ll be all right.’· 她抚摸着他的头发，轻声说："别担心，你会没事的。"growl to say something in a low angry voice用低沉愤怒的声音说: · ‘As I was saying,’ Lewis growled, ‘it needs to be finished today.’· "正如我所说，"Lewis咆哮道，"今天必须完成。"snarl to say something in a nasty angry way以恶意、愤怒的方式说: · ‘Get out of my way!’ he snarled.· "让开！"他恶狠狠地吼道。exclaim to say something suddenly and loudly突然大声说出: · ‘How beautiful!’ she exclaimed.· "多美啊！"她感叹道。blurt out to suddenly say something without thinking, especially something embarrassing or secret不假思索地突然说出，尤指令人尴尬或私密的事: · It was partly nervousness that had made him blurt out the question.· 他脱口而出那个问题，部分是因为紧张。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因言语障碍或紧张、激动而说话时多停顿和重复音节（口吃）: · ‘I’ll, I’ll only be a m-moment,’ he stammered.· "我、我只需要一一一会儿，"他结巴地说。saysay2 noun [singular, uncountable] 1the right to take part in deciding something参与决定某事的权利；发言权have some/no/little say in something The workers had no say in how the factory was run.工人们对工厂的经营方式没有发言权。 The chairman has the final say (=has the right to make the final decision about something).董事长有最终决定权（＝有权做出最终决定）。2have your say to have the opportunity to give your opinion about something有机会表达对某事的意见: You’ll get a chance to have your say.你会有机会发表意见的。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意见。
1the right to take part in deciding something参与决定某事的权利；发言权have some/no/little say in something The workers had no say in how the factory was run.工人们对工厂的经营方式没有发言权。 The chairman has the final say (=has the right to make the final decision about something).董事长有最终决定权（＝有权做出最终决定）。2have your say to have the opportunity to give your opinion about something有机会表达对某事的意见: You’ll get a chance to have your say.你会有机会发表意见的。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意见。