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phrasal-verb
speak on
特定の政治的または社会的問題について話す
Meaning
to talk about a specific political or social issue
Example
The minister will **speak on** the new environmental policy tomorrow.
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speak on behalf of
他の人の意見を丁寧に代表する
Meaning
to represent someone else's opinion politely
Example
I’d like to **speak on behalf of** my team regarding this issue.
idiom
speak one’s mind
自分が考えていることを正確に言う
Meaning
to say exactly what one thinks
Example
She always **speaks her mind**, even if it offends people.
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speak openly about
敏感または挑戦的なトピックについて率直に話す
Meaning
to discuss sensitive or challenging topics honestly
Example
Our CEO encourages everyone to **speak openly about** diversity issues.
idiom
speak out
意見を大胆に公然と言う
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and boldly
Example
Employees are encouraged to **speak out** about improvements.
phrasal-verb
speak out about
誰かの意見や懸念を公然と表現すること
Meaning
to publicly express one’s opinion or concern
Example
The whistleblower **spoke out about** corruption in the department.
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speak out against
何かに対して公然と反対意見を述べる
Meaning
to publicly express opposition to something
Example
Many citizens **spoke out against** the unfair law.
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speak out against injustice
不正義に対して声を上げる
Meaning
to express opposition to unfair treatment or actions
Example
Activists continued to **speak out against injustice** despite threats.
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speak out for
誰かまたは何かのために公に支持や擁護の意を示す
Meaning
to publicly support or defend someone or something
Example
He **spoke out for** the victims of political violence.
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speak out for justice
正義または平等のために公然と支持する
Meaning
to publicly support fairness or equality
Example
The ambassador **spoke out for justice** in his UN speech.
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speak out for nature
自然のために声を上げる
Meaning
to publicly express concern or support for environmental protection
Example
Celebrities are using their platforms to **speak out for nature**.
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speak out for peace
調和と理解を公に支持すること
Meaning
to publicly express support for harmony and understanding
Example
Global organizations **speak out for peace** during world summits.
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speak out on
何か重要なことについて公に意見を表明する
Meaning
to publicly express an opinion about something important
Example
The candidate decided to **speak out on** corruption during the debate.
phrasal-verb
speak over
誰かが話しているときに話す
Meaning
to talk while someone else is talking
Example
Try not to **speak over** others during the discussion.
phrasal-verb
speak softly
穏やかに話す
Meaning
to talk in a gentle and quiet tone
Example
In public places, it’s polite to **speak softly**.
idiom
Speak the truth
嘘をつかずに真実を話すこと。
Meaning
To tell the truth without lying.
Example
She decided to **speak the truth** no matter what the consequences were.
idiom
Speak the truth and shame the devil
問題や不快感を引き起こすかもしれなくても、真実を言うべきだ。
Meaning
Speak the truth even if it may cause trouble or discomfort.
Example
She always believes that **speak the truth and shame the devil** is the right way.
phrasal-verb
speak to
誰かと話す; 誰かに話しかけるか叱る
Meaning
to talk to someone; to address or scold someone
Example
The manager wants to **speak to** you about your performance.
phrasal-verb
speak truth to power
権力に真実を語る
Meaning
to tell honest truths to those in authority
Example
Journalists **speak truth to power** when they expose corruption.
idiom
speak up
意見を開かれた方法で明確に表現する
Meaning
to express an opinion openly and clearly
Example
If you disagree, please **speak up** during the meeting.
phrasal-verb
speak up about
自分が間違ったことについて正直に話す
Meaning
to talk honestly about something you did wrong
Example
He decided to **speak up about** his past mistakes.
phrasal-verb
speak up against
何かに対して公然と反対意見を述べる
Meaning
to voice opposition to something openly
Example
Many young people **speak up against** injustice in their communities.
phrasal-verb
speak up for
自分自身や他の人を自信を持って守る、またはサポートする
Meaning
to defend or support yourself or someone else confidently
Example
You need to **speak up for** yourself when you know you’re right.
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speak up for yourself
自分の意見を表明したり、自分の感情を守ったりすることに自信を持って行動する
Meaning
to express your opinions or defend your feelings confidently
Example
You need to **speak up for yourself** if something feels unfair.