생각이나 감정을 명료한 소리로 표현하는 능력
the faculty or power of expressing thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds
예문:
"The toddler is just beginning to develop the power of speech."
"The stroke left him with impaired speech and mobility."
청중 앞에서 행하는 공식적인 발언이나 강연
a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience
예문:
"The president delivered a televised speech to the nation."
"She spent weeks preparing her wedding speech for the reception."
개인 특유의 말투나 말하는 방식
an individual's characteristic manner or style of speaking
예문:
"His slurred speech suggested he was extremely exhausted."
"The actor practiced a Southern accent to perfect his speech for the role."
특정 지역에서 사용되는 언어 또는 실제 의사소통에서 사용되는 구어
language as used in a particular region or the actual use of language in communication
예문:
"Linguists study the evolution of regional speech over centuries."
"There is a clear distinction between formal writing and everyday speech."
연극이나 영화에서 한 등장인물이 말하는 일련의 대사
a sequence of lines spoken by a single character in a play or film
예문:
"He had to memorize a five-minute speech for the final audition."
"The protagonist's opening speech sets the tone for the entire play."
누군가가 말한 내용을 전달하거나 표현하는 특정한 방식
a particular way of reporting or representing what someone has said
예문:
"Direct speech is often used in novels to create a sense of realism."
"The teacher explained the rules for converting direct speech into indirect speech."