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idiom
spark an idea
使某人产生新的想法或思维
Meaning
to cause someone to have a new thought or idea
Example
That movie **sparked an idea** for my next project.
phrasal-verb
spark creativity
激发创造性思维或想法
Meaning
to inspire creative thinking or ideas
Example
Team discussions often **spark creativity** and innovation.
phrasal-verb
spark off
使某人感到兴奋或情绪化
Meaning
to cause someone to feel excited or emotional
Example
The movie trailer **sparked off** huge excitement among fans.
phrasal-verb
spark off ideas
激发或启发新的创意思想
Meaning
to trigger or inspire new creative thoughts
Example
The workshop helped **spark off ideas** for future projects.
phrasal-verb
spark off unrest
引起愤怒或抗议突然开始
Meaning
to cause anger or protest to start suddenly
Example
The new tax policy **sparked off unrest** among the citizens.
phrasal-verb
spark up
开始一些愉快或生动的事情，如微笑或对话
Meaning
to begin something cheerful or lively, such as a smile or conversation
Example
He **sparked up** a smile as soon as he saw her.
phrasal-verb
speak about
谈论特定的话题或问题
Meaning
to talk about a particular topic or issue
Example
He will **speak about** effective communication at the seminar.
phrasal-verb
speak across borders
与其他国家的人有效沟通
Meaning
to communicate effectively with people from other countries
Example
Social media allows us to **speak across borders** instantly.
phrasal-verb
speak against
批评或表达对某事或某人的反对意见
Meaning
to criticize or express opposition to something or someone
Example
He **spoke against** the policy in the meeting.
phrasal-verb
speak around
讨论一个话题而不直接处理它
Meaning
to discuss a topic without addressing it directly
Example
He tends to **speak around** the real issue instead of confronting it.
phrasal-verb
speak down to
用居高临下的语气与某人交谈
Meaning
to talk to someone as if they are less intelligent
Example
Don’t **speak down to** your colleagues; treat them equally.
phrasal-verb
speak fondly of
以温暖或深情的方式谈论某人
Meaning
to talk warmly or affectionately about someone
Example
She always **speaks fondly of** her first teacher.
phrasal-verb
speak for
代表某人的意见或看法
Meaning
to represent someone’s opinion or view
Example
I can’t **speak for** everyone, but I think this idea is worth trying.
phrasal-verb
speak for others
代表缺席者表达关切
Meaning
to voice concerns on behalf of people who are absent
Example
Leaders should **speak for others** who aren't in the room.
phrasal-verb
speak for unity
表达促进全球和谐与理解的意见
Meaning
to express opinions promoting global harmony and understanding
Example
Leaders often **speak for unity** at international forums.
phrasal-verb
speak for yourself
礼貌地澄清你的观点与其他人不同
Meaning
to politely clarify that your opinion differs from someone else's
Example
You may think it’s boring, but please **speak for yourself**.
phrasal-verb
speak from
基于个人经验表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion based on personal experience
Example
She **speaks from** experience when she warns about that company.
phrasal-verb
speak from experience
根据个人经验礼貌地辩护你的观点
Meaning
to politely justify your opinion based on personal experience
Example
I **speak from experience** when I say this method really works.
idiom
Speak from the heart
真诚和诚实地说话。
Meaning
To speak honestly and sincerely.
Example
When he apologized, he really **spoke from the heart**.
phrasal-verb
speak glowingly about
用极大的热情和赞扬来谈论
Meaning
to talk with great enthusiasm and praise
Example
The boss **spoke glowingly about** your performance.
phrasal-verb
speak highly of
称赞某人或某事
Meaning
to praise someone or something
Example
Everyone **speaks highly of** her work ethic.
phrasal-verb
speak kindly of
以表彰的形式说出关于某人的积极言论
Meaning
to say positive things about someone as a form of appreciation
Example
Everyone **speaks kindly of** her because she’s always generous.
phrasal-verb
speak kindly to
与某人交谈时使用温和和尊重的词语
Meaning
to use gentle and respectful words when talking to someone
Example
Always **speak kindly to** others even when you disagree.
idiom
speak of the devil
刚说到某人，他就出现了
Meaning
said when someone appears just as you mention them
Example
**Speak of the devil**, here comes John now!