speaker
gb/spˈikɚ/ us/spˈikɚ/
A2
Английский
~ 1100
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
A2
entity
1
Person who speaks to an audience
A person who talks to a group of people.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is the speaker at [event]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'speaker' with 'spokesperson'; a spokesperson represents an organization, while a speaker may simply be giving a talk.
Синонимы
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.)
Антонимы
listener (The opposite role in communication; someone who hears rather than speaks.)
Коллокации
guest speaker
|keynote speaker
|motivational speaker
|public speaker
Темы
communication
|public speaking
|events
|education
|work
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The speaker told us about his job.
- A famous speaker came to our school.
- The speaker talked for one hour.
Существительное
A2
entity
2
Device that plays sound
A machine that makes sound, often for music or voices.
Модель употребления:
connect [something] to the speaker
Частая ошибка:
Some learners confuse 'speaker' (device) with 'headphones'; headphones are worn on the ears and used for personal listening.
Синонимы
loudspeaker (A more formal or technical term, often used in public address systems.)
Антонимы
microphone (Captures sound instead of producing it.)
Коллокации
Bluetooth speaker
|loudspeaker system
|wireless speaker
|speaker volume
Темы
technology
|music
|electronics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- I connected my phone to the Bluetooth speaker.
- The speakers in the theater are very powerful.
- Please turn down the speaker volume.
Примеры для изучающих
- The music comes from the speaker.
- I bought a new speaker for my room.
- The speaker is very loud.
Существительное
B1
entity
3
Person who speaks a language
Someone who can talk in a certain language.
Модель употребления:
[someone] is a [language] speaker
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes think 'native speaker' means 'perfect speaker'; it only means someone learned the language from birth.
Синонимы
communicator (General term for someone who conveys information; less specific to language identity.)
Антонимы
non-speaker (Someone who does not speak a particular language.)
Коллокации
native speaker
|fluent speaker
|non-native speaker
Темы
language
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- I am a native English speaker.
- He is a good French speaker.
- She is not a Japanese speaker.
Существительное
B2
entity
4
Leader of legislative assembly meetings
The person in charge of meetings in some government groups.
Модель употребления:
the Speaker of [assembly]
Синонимы
chairperson (General term for someone leading a meeting; not specific to legislative contexts.)
Коллокации
Speaker of the House
|Deputy Speaker
Темы
politics
|government
|law
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- The Speaker leads the meeting.
- The Speaker is an important person in government.
- They chose a new Speaker last week.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
speaker
IPA
GB/spˈikɚ/
US/spˈikɚ/
Слоги и ударение
speak - er (2 слога)
Stress on 1st syllable (speak)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: speaker
- Plural: speakers
Родственные слова
Forms
speakers
noun
Related words
spokesperson
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
speechless
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
outspoken
adjective
Выражения
guest speaker
1/ɡˈɛst spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
Invited person giving a talk at event
A person invited to speak at an event.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.