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1 speaking
1) (involving speech: a speaking part in a play.) vorbit2) (used in speech: a pleasant speaking voice.) expresiv -
2 generally speaking
(in general: Generally speaking, men are stronger than women.) în general -
3 in a manner of speaking
(in a certain way: I suppose, in a manner of speaking, I am an engineer.) ca să zic aşa, la drept vorbind -
4 strictly speaking
(if we must be completely accurate, act according to rules etc: Strictly speaking, he should be punished for this.) la drept vorbind -
5 -spoken
(speaking in a particular way: plain-spoken; smooth-spoken.) -
6 dialect
(a way of speaking found only in a certain area or among a certain group or class of people: They were speaking in dialect.) dialect -
7 speak
[spi:k]past tense - spoke; verb1) (to say (words) or talk: He can't speak; He spoke a few words to us.) a vorbi2) ((often with to or (American) with) to talk or converse: Can I speak to/with you for a moment?; We spoke for hours about it.) a vorbi (cu)3) (to (be able to) talk in (a language): She speaks Russian.) a vorbi4) (to tell or make known (one's thoughts, the truth etc): I always speak my mind.) a zice5) (to make a speech, address an audience: The Prime Minister spoke on unemployment.) a rosti•- speaker- speaking
- spoken
- - spoken
- generally speaking
- speak for itself/themselves
- speak out
- speak up
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8 stumble
1) (to strike the foot against something and lose one's balance, or nearly fall: He stumbled over the edge of the carpet.) a se împiedica2) (to walk unsteadily: He stumbled along the track in the dark.) a se clătina3) (to make mistakes, or hesitate in speaking, reading aloud etc: He stumbles over his words when speaking in public.) a se poticni la vorbă•- stumble across/on -
9 abrupt
1) (sudden; unexpected: The car came to an abrupt halt.) brusc; pe neaşteptate2) ((of a person's manner of speaking etc) rude or sharp.) nepoliticos; ironic, sarcastic3) (lacking in continuity.)•- abruptly- abruptness -
10 attentive
[-tiv]adjective (giving attention: The children were very attentive when the teacher was speaking; attentive to her needs.) atent; grijuliu -
11 away
[ə'wei]1) (to or at a distance from the person speaking or the person or thing spoken about: He lives three miles away (from the town); Go away!; Take it away!) departe2) (in the opposite direction: She turned away so that he would not see her tears.) în altă parte3) ((gradually) into nothing: The noise died away.) de tot4) (continuously: They worked away until dark.) neîncetat5) ((of a football match etc) not on the home ground: The team is playing away this weekend; ( also adjective) an away match.) în deplasare -
12 bilingual
1) (written or spoken in two languages: a bilingual dictionary.) bilingv2) (speaking two languages equally well: a bilingual waiter.) care vorbeşte două limbi -
13 broadly
adverb (generally: Broadly speaking, I'd say your chances are poor.) în mare -
14 butt in
(to interrupt or interfere: Don't butt in while I'm speaking!) a se băga (în vorbă) -
15 come
1. past tense - came; verb1) (to move etc towards the person speaking or writing, or towards the place being referred to by him: Come here!; Are you coming to the dance?; John has come to see me; Have any letters come for me?) a veni; a ajunge2) (to become near or close to something in time or space: Christmas is coming soon.) a se apropia3) (to happen or be situated: The letter `d' comes between `c' and è' in the alphabet.) a fi (situat)4) ((often with to) to happen (by accident): How did you come to break your leg?) a se întâmpla5) (to arrive at (a certain state etc): What are things coming to? We have come to an agreement.) a ajunge (la)6) ((with to) (of numbers, prices etc) to amount (to): The total comes to 51.) a se ridica (la)2. interjection(expressing disapproval, drawing attention etc: Come, come! That was very rude of you!) hai!- comer- coming
- comeback
- comedown
- come about
- come across
- come along
- come by
- come down
- come into one's own
- come off
- come on
- come out
- come round
- come to
- come to light
- come upon
- come up with
- come what may
- to come -
16 come along
1) (to come with or accompany the person speaking etc: Come along with me!) a însoţi2) (to progress: How are things coming along?) a progresa -
17 confidentially
adverb (secretly; not wishing to have the information passed on to anyone else: She could not tell me what he said - he was speaking confidentially.) confidenţial -
18 depth
[depƟ]1) (the distance from the top downwards or from the surface inwards especially if great: Coal is mined at a depth of 1,000 m.) adâncime2) (intensity or strength especially if great: The depth of colour was astonishing; The depth of his feeling prevented him from speaking.) intensitate•- depths- in-depth
- in depth -
19 diction
['dikʃən](the manner of speaking: Her diction is always very clear.) dicţie -
20 digress
(to wander from the point, or from the main subject in speaking or writing.) a face o digresiune
См. также в других словарях:
Speaking — Speak ing, a. 1. Uttering speech; used for conveying speech; as, man is a speaking animal; a speaking tube. [1913 Webster] 2. Seeming to be capable of speech; hence, lifelike; as, a speaking likeness. [1913 Webster] {A speaking acquaintance}, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
speaking — speak·ing adj: addressing matters not set forth in the pleadings a speaking demurrer a speaking motion Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. speaking … Law dictionary
speaking — [spē′kiŋ] adj. 1. that speaks or seems to speak; expressive; eloquent; vivid [a speaking likeness] 2. used in or for speech 3. allowing or admitting of speech [within speaking range] n. 1. the act or art of a person who speaks 2. that which is… … English World dictionary
speaking — ► ADJECTIVE 1) used for or engaged in speech. 2) able to communicate in a specified language. ● on speaking terms Cf. ↑on speaking terms … English terms dictionary
speaking of — spoken phrase used for introducing something new that you are going to say relating to a subject that someone has just mentioned Speaking of money, have we paid our credit card bills yet? Thesaurus: ways of adding extra informationsynonym… … Useful english dictionary
speaking as — (someone) with the experience of this type of person. What would you like to see happen, speaking as a someone who has lived in the area for a long time? … New idioms dictionary
speaking of — (something) related to the subject being discussed. Casey is at a birthday party – speaking of birthdays, Abe s is Friday. Usage notes: used to introduce a slightly different subject … New idioms dictionary
Speaking — Speak ing, n. 1. The act of uttering words. [1913 Webster] 2. Public declamation; oratory. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
speaking — [[t]spi͟ːkɪŋ[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT: oft supp N Speaking is the activity of giving speeches and talks. It would also train women union members in public speaking and decision making... His work schedule still includes speaking engagements and other… … English dictionary
speaking — n. & adj. n. the act or an instance of uttering words etc. adj. 1 that speaks; capable of articulate speech. 2 (of a portrait) lifelike; true to its subject (a speaking likeness). 3 (in comb.) speaking or capable of speaking a specified foreign… … Useful english dictionary
speaking — speakingly, adv. speakingness, n. /spee king/, n. 1. the act, utterance, or discourse of a person who speaks. 2. speakings, literary works composed for recitation, as ancient bardic poetry; oral literature. adj. 3. that speaks. 4. used in, suited … Universalium
