英語

speaker

gb/spˈikɚ/ us/spˈikɚ/
A2 英語
~ 1100
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 entity
1

Person who speaks to an audience

A person who talks to a group of people.

用法パターン: [someone] is the speaker at [event]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'speaker' with 'spokesperson'; a spokesperson represents an organization, while a speaker may simply be giving a talk.
類義語
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.)
対義語
listener (The opposite role in communication; someone who hears rather than speaks.)
コロケーション
guest speaker |keynote speaker |motivational speaker |public speaker
テーマ
communication |public speaking |events |education |work
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The speaker told us about his job.
  • A famous speaker came to our school.
  • The speaker talked for one hour.
名詞 A2 entity
2

Device that plays sound

A machine that makes sound, often for music or voices.

用法パターン: connect [something] to the speaker
よくある間違い:
Some learners confuse 'speaker' (device) with 'headphones'; headphones are worn on the ears and used for personal listening.
類義語
loudspeaker (A more formal or technical term, often used in public address systems.)
対義語
microphone (Captures sound instead of producing it.)
コロケーション
Bluetooth speaker |loudspeaker system |wireless speaker |speaker volume
テーマ
technology |music |electronics |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • I connected my phone to the Bluetooth speaker.
  • The speakers in the theater are very powerful.
  • Please turn down the speaker volume.
学習者向け例文
  • The music comes from the speaker.
  • I bought a new speaker for my room.
  • The speaker is very loud.
名詞 B1 entity
3

Person who speaks a language

Someone who can talk in a certain language.

用法パターン: [someone] is a [language] speaker
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes think 'native speaker' means 'perfect speaker'; it only means someone learned the language from birth.
類義語
communicator (General term for someone who conveys information; less specific to language identity.)
対義語
non-speaker (Someone who does not speak a particular language.)
コロケーション
native speaker |fluent speaker |non-native speaker
テーマ
language |communication |education |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • I am a native English speaker.
  • He is a good French speaker.
  • She is not a Japanese speaker.
名詞 B2 entity
4

Leader of legislative assembly meetings

The person in charge of meetings in some government groups.

用法パターン: the Speaker of [assembly]
類義語
chairperson (General term for someone leading a meeting; not specific to legislative contexts.)
コロケーション
Speaker of the House |Deputy Speaker
テーマ
politics |government |law
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • The Speaker leads the meeting.
  • The Speaker is an important person in government.
  • They chose a new Speaker last week.
文法
辞書形
speaker
IPA
GB/spˈikɚ/
US/spˈikɚ/
音節・強勢
speak - er (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (speak)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: speaker
  • Plural: speakers
関連語
Forms
speakers noun
Core family
speak verb A1 speech noun A2
Related words
spokesperson noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
speechless adjective B1
Advanced or less common
outspoken adjective
表現

guest speaker

1
/ɡˈɛst spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase

Invited person giving a talk at event

A person invited to speak at an event.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

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