bespeak

英 [bɪ'spiːk] 美 [bɪ'spiːk]

• v. 证明（某事物）；表示；预示

英英释义

Verb:

1. be a signal for or a symptom of;

   "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"
   "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"
   "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"
   

2. express the need or desire for; ask for;

   "She requested an extra bed in her room"
   "She called for room service"
   

例句

用作动词 (v.)

1. The relics left by the Aztecs bespeak a high degree of civilization.
   阿兹提克族人的遗迹证明其拥有高度文明。
2. His polite manners bespoke the gentleman.
   他那彬彬有礼的举止显出他是个绅士。
3. Today's events bespeak a bright future.
   今天的事件预示着一个美好的未来。

经典引文

• Until their Lord himself bespake, and bid them go.

  出自： Milton

近反义词

【近义词】

• signify 表示
• indicate 指示
• show 证明
• signal 信号
• engage 雇佣
• express 快车
• reserve 保留
• convey 表达
• reveal 显示
• suggest 建议
• imply 暗示
• request 请求
• quest 探索
• point 观点
• betoken 预示
• call for 需要