- 说，讲:
His works were well spoken.
他的作品受到了好评。
- 说出，讲出：
to speak the truth
说出实情
She spoke her thinking about the film.
她讲了讲她对那部影片的感受。
- (以书面形式)宣告，表达：
He spoke his views in his report.
在他的报道中，他表达了他的观点。
- 用(手势、眼神等)表明；预示，显示：
The plan was spoken to the public.
该项规划已向公众公布。
Her face spoke a war between them.
她的脸色预示着他们之间的一场吵闹。
- (会)说(某种语言):
I can speak a little French.
我会说一点儿法语。
French and English are spoken here.
这里通用法语和英语。
- 朗读，吟诵；背诵：
Speak a piece of poem,please.
请朗读一段诗歌。
- 用响声表示：
The scarce shots spoke the end of the battle.
稀稀落落的枪声说明战斗结束了。
- [古语] 显示，证明：
His absence spoke his lack of sincerity.
他不肯来证明了他缺乏诚意。
- [古语]描绘，描述
- 【航海学】(与过往船只)联络(或打招呼)：
We spoke a ship with the whistle.
我们鸣笛与过往船打招呼。
- 【计算机】(以音箱等)朗读出(数据、信息等)