speaker
gb/spˈikɚ/ us/spˈikɚ/
A2
Английски
~ 1100
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A2
entity
1
Person who speaks to an audience
A person who talks to a group of people.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is the speaker at [event]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'speaker' with 'spokesperson'; a spokesperson represents an organization, while a speaker may simply be giving a talk.
Синоними
presenter (Often used for someone introducing or hosting events rather than delivering a formal speech.)
|
lecturer (Usually refers to someone giving an educational talk, especially in academic settings.)
Антоними
listener (The opposite role in communication; someone who hears rather than speaks.)
Колокации
guest speaker
|keynote speaker
|motivational speaker
|public speaker
Теми
communication
|public speaking
|events
|education
|work
Примери
- The conference invited a well-known speaker to open the event.
- She was the keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony.
- Our guest speaker shared inspiring stories about overcoming challenges.
Примери за учащи
- The speaker told us about his job.
- A famous speaker came to our school.
- The speaker talked for one hour.
Съществително
A2
entity
2
Device that plays sound
A machine that makes sound, often for music or voices.
Модел на употреба:
connect [something] to the speaker
Честа грешка:
Some learners confuse 'speaker' (device) with 'headphones'; headphones are worn on the ears and used for personal listening.
Синоними
loudspeaker (A more formal or technical term, often used in public address systems.)
Антоними
microphone (Captures sound instead of producing it.)
Колокации
Bluetooth speaker
|loudspeaker system
|wireless speaker
|speaker volume
Теми
technology
|music
|electronics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- I connected my phone to the Bluetooth speaker.
- The speakers in the theater are very powerful.
- Please turn down the speaker volume.
Примери за учащи
- The music comes from the speaker.
- I bought a new speaker for my room.
- The speaker is very loud.
Съществително
B1
entity
3
Person who speaks a language
Someone who can talk in a certain language.
Модел на употреба:
[someone] is a [language] speaker
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes think 'native speaker' means 'perfect speaker'; it only means someone learned the language from birth.
Синоними
communicator (General term for someone who conveys information; less specific to language identity.)
Антоними
non-speaker (Someone who does not speak a particular language.)
Колокации
native speaker
|fluent speaker
|non-native speaker
Теми
language
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She is a native Spanish speaker.
- Fluent English speakers are in high demand for this job.
- The program pairs learners with experienced speakers of the language.
Примери за учащи
- I am a native English speaker.
- He is a good French speaker.
- She is not a Japanese speaker.
Съществително
B2
entity
4
Leader of legislative assembly meetings
The person in charge of meetings in some government groups.
Модел на употреба:
the Speaker of [assembly]
Синоними
chairperson (General term for someone leading a meeting; not specific to legislative contexts.)
Колокации
Speaker of the House
|Deputy Speaker
Теми
politics
|government
|law
Примери
- The Speaker of the House called the session to order.
- The Speaker ensured that all members followed parliamentary rules.
- She was elected Speaker after serving for many years as a representative.
Примери за учащи
- The Speaker leads the meeting.
- The Speaker is an important person in government.
- They chose a new Speaker last week.
Граматика
Речникова форма
speaker
IPA
GB/spˈikɚ/
US/spˈikɚ/
Срички и ударение
speak - er (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (speak)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: speaker
- Plural: speakers
Семейство думи
Forms
speakers
noun
Related words
spokesperson
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
speechless
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
outspoken
adjective
Изрази
guest speaker
1/ɡˈɛst spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
Invited person giving a talk at event
A person invited to speak at an event.
Примери
- We have a guest speaker for tonight’s lecture.
- The guest speaker talked about climate change.
keynote speaker
1/kˈinˌoʊt spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
person giving the main speech
The person who gives the most important speech at a big meeting or conference.
Примери
- The keynote speaker opened the conference with an inspiring story.
- She was chosen as the keynote speaker for the global health summit.
- She was chosen as the keynote speaker because of her expertise.
- The keynote speaker will discuss the future of renewable energy.
- Organizers are still looking for a keynote speaker who can attract a wider audience.
native speaker
1/nˈeɪtɪv spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
Person fluent from birth in language
Someone who learned a language as their first language from birth.
Примери
- He is a native English speaker.
- She is a native speaker of Japanese.
- Native speakers often use idioms naturally.
- We need a native speaker to check this translation.