"speech" in Chinese (Simplified)
演讲言语能力
Definition
“Speech” 可以指说话、表达语言的能力，也可以指面对听众发表的正式演讲。它既可表示日常口语，也可表示事先准备好的公开讲话。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Speech' 最常见的意思是正式公开演讲，常见搭配有 'give a speech'、'make a speech'。在其他语境里，它也指口语或说话能力，尤其是在 'speech therapy'、'free speech' 这样的表达中。不要和更口语化的 'talk' 混淆。
Examples
She gave a short speech at school today.
她今天在学校做了一个简短的**演讲**。
After the accident, his speech was slow but clear.
事故之后，他的**言语**变慢了，但很清楚。
Free speech is important in a democracy.
在民主社会中，**言论自由**很重要。
I was so nervous before my speech that my hands were shaking.
我在**演讲**前紧张得手都在发抖。
The CEO's speech sounded inspiring, but nobody knew the real plan.
CEO 的**演讲**听起来很鼓舞人心，但没人知道真正的计划。
He's been in speech therapy for months, and he's making real progress.
他做**语言治疗**已经几个月了，而且进步很明显。