雅思词汇解析（63）| 演讲

1. articulate /ɑː'tɪkjʊlət/

adj. 口齿伶俐的；善于表达的

e.g. One benefit of reading is that it helps to broaden our vocabulary, so we get to become more articulate.

本季口语话题：What qualities do people need to speak in public?

First, being articulate. Good public speakers enunciate their words clearly and pronounce them correctly. They avoid mumbling or speaking too quickly.

补充：mumble 咕哝地说

v. 清楚地表达

常见搭配：articulate feelings / thoughts 清晰地表达想法，感受等。

e.g. He had some trouble articulating his thoughts.

e.g. Few users are able to clearly articulate their needs.

2. deliver /dɪ'lɪvə/

v. ;发表(讲话)；宣布

搭配：deliver a speech / lecture/ talk

e.g. He delivered a long speech full of platitudes.

e.g. Being able to express your true ideas and thoughts, deliver the message clearly, being able to avoid all kinds of misunderstandings, those are valuable skills in personal relationships and professional settings.

补充：platitudes 陈词滥调；套话

n. delivery 发言(或演说)的方式；

e.g. I need to work on my delivery before I give the speech.

e.g. Effective speakers are attentive to their audience's needs, expectations, and reactions. They adjust their message and delivery to resonate with the audience.

补充：resonate with 与…共鸣。

attentive adj. 注意的；关注的

3. nerve-racking

adj. 使人焦虑的;使人十分紧张的；

e.g.Delivering a speech was not as nerve-racking as I had expected.

e.g. The job interview was a nerve-racking experience.

4. podium /'pəʊdɪəm/

n. 讲台；舞台；（乐队）指挥台

e.g. Standing on the podium, I felt nervous.

口语话题：describe a sportsman that you admire:

e.g. A few minutes later, he mounted the podium and sang the national anthem, draped in a red flat.

补充：mount: 爬上，登上(台阶、梯级)

national anthem: 国旗

drape:（用布）盖，裹