speak up
speak up
Meaning of speak up
to say what you think openly, e.g. in a meeting when others stay silent
公开说出自己的看法和态度
Pronunciation
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speak up usage examples
Don't be afraid to speak up.
不要害怕发声。
When something is unfair, we should speak up.
遇到不公平的事，我们要发声。
speak up synonyms
What's the difference between speak up / speak out / voice your opinion
Say your opinion publicly, often against something.
ENShe spoke out against the new law.
More formal: express your opinion.
ENEveryone can voice their opinion here.
Advanced: broader words (1)
Informal: say what you think.
ENLet him say his piece, then you can answer.
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speak up meaning: what does it mean?
to say what you think openly, e.g. in a meeting when others stay silent
speak up pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
speak up is pronounced as /ˌspiːk ˈʌp/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
speak up definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
不要害怕发声。 Translation: Don't be afraid to speak up.
Is speak up part of Calls and Meetings vocabulary?
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