词典释义：
[reporting verb]utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling or intention, or an instruction
说，讲
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[with direct speech]‘
Thank you, ’he said “谢谢你，”他说
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he said the fund stood at ￡100,000 他说基金数量为十万英镑
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our parents wouldn't believe a word we said 我们的父母不会相信我们说的任何话
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[with infinitive]
he said to come early. 他说过会早来。
(of a text or a symbolic representation)convey specified information or instructions
（文章，符号）说明，表示
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the Act says such behaviour is an offence. 法案指出这种行为违法。
[with obj.]enable a listener or reader to learn or understand something by conveying or revealing (information or ideas)
表达，传达
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I don't want to say too much 我不想说得太多
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figurative 〈喻〉the film's title says it all .电影片名说明了一切。
[with obj.](of a clock or watch)indicate (a specified time)
（钟表）指示（时间）
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the clock says ten past two. 时钟指在两点十分。
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据说（为避免直接点明说话者）
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they were said to be training freedom fighters 据说他们在训练自由战士
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[with clause]
it is said that she lived to over a hundred. 据说她活过了１００岁。
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替（某人或某事）说好话（坏话）
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all I can say for him is that he's a better writer than some. 我能为他说的就是，比起某些人，他是个好作家。
[with obj.]utter the whole of (a speech or other set of words, typically one learned in advance)
念， 背诵
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the padre finished saying the Nunc Dimittis. 牧师诵完了西缅颂词。
[with clause]assume something in order to work out what its consequences would be; make a hypothesis
假设，假定
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let's say we pay in five thousand pounds in the first year. 假定我们第一年支付５，０００英镑。
used parenthetically to indicate that something is being suggested as possible or likely but not certain
比如说
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the form might include, say, a dozen questions. 表格可能包括，比如说，十几个问题。
〈北 美，非正式〉 ［表 示吃惊或吸引注意力］ 哎呀；喂
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say, did you notice any blood? 喂，你注意到血了没有？
an opportunity for stating one's opinion or feelings
发言机会；发言权
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the voters are entitled to have their say on the treaty. 选民对于这个条约有发言权。
an opportunity to influence developments and policy
决定权，决策权
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the assessor will have a say in how the money is spent 评估人将有权决定如何使用这笔钱
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[mass noun]
the households concerned would still have some say in what happened. 有关家庭仍对所发生的事情有决定权。
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go without saying be obvious 显然，不用说it goes without saying that lay appointees must be selected with care. 不用说，必须谨慎选择非业内的受托人 -
［ORIGIN translating French （
cela ）va sans dire. ］have something to say for oneself contribute a specified amount to a conversation or discussion 参与对话；参与讨论a dull girl with little to say for herself. 几乎找不到话说的迟钝女孩 -
how say you? Law how do you find? （addressed to the jury when requesting its verdict） 【律】 ［法官询问陪审团裁决时问］诸位有何高见？I （或he ,she 等）cannot （或could not ）say I （or he, she, etc.） do not know 我（他、她等）说不上 -
I'll say informal used to express emphatic agreement 〈非 正式〉 ［用以强调同意］ 当然‘That was a good landing. ’ ‘I'll say!’ “着陆棒极了！”“当然！”I must （或have to ）say I cannot refrain from saying （used to emphasize an opinion ） 我得说（用以强调看法）you have a nerve, I must say! 我得说，你真有魄力！I say! Brit. dated used to express surprise or to draw attention to a remark〈英，旧〉 ［用 于表示吃惊或吸引注意力］ 我说，听着I say, that's a bit much! 喂！这有点儿过分了！I wouldn't say no informal used to indicate that one would like something 〈非 正式〉 ［表 示同意］ 好的 -
not to say used to introduce a stronger alternative or addition to something already said 即使不说… 也得说…it is easy to become sensitive, not to say paranoid. 虽不至于变成妄想狂，也容易变得敏感 -
say no more informal used to indicate that one understands what someone is trying to imply 〈非正式〉 不用说了；我懂了 -
says I （或he ,she 等）informal, chiefly Brit. used after direct speech in reporting someone's part in a conversation〈非 正式，主英〉 ［用于直接引语后］我（他、她等）说 -
says you! informal used in spoken English to express disagreement or disbelief 〈非正式〉 我不信你的话；你尽胡扯‘He's guilty. ’ ‘Says you. I think he's innocent. ’ “他有罪 -
” “胡扯！我认为他是清白的
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say when informal said when helping someone to food or drink to instruct them to indicate when they have enough 〈非正式〉 ［用于劝人饮食时］够了就说 -
say the word give permission or instructions to do something 表示许可；吩咐一下 -
that is to say used to introduce a clarification, interpretation, or correction of something already said 亦，也就是说 -
there is no saying it is impossible to know 不得而知 -
they say it is rumoured 据说，据传闻 -
to say nothing of another way of sayingnot to mention . 同not to mention （见 MENTION ） -
what do （orwould ）you say used to make a suggestion or offer ［用 于建议］ 你看怎样，你同意吗what do you say to a glass of wine? 来杯葡萄酒好不好？when all is said and done when everything is taken into account （used to indicate that one is making a generalized judgement about a situation） 说到底，毕竟 -
you can say that again! informal used in spoken English to express emphatic agreement 〈非正式〉 ［口 语中用来加强语气］ 我同意你的意见，你说对了 -
you don't say （或you don't say so ）! informal used to express amazement or disbelief 〈非正式〉 ［用 来表示吃惊或不相信］ 不会这样吧，不见得吧 -
you （或you've ）said it! informal used to express the feeling that someone's words are true or appropriate 〈非正式〉 ［用来表示赞同某人的话］对了，正是如此
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say sth about sb/sth 说出关于某人/事的看法
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say sth (to sb) (对某人)说...
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say + 从句 说…
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It's said that … 据说..
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have one's say 发表某人的意见
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that is to say 换句话说；也就是说
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sayv.说；讲；假设；假定；表达；念；比如说；传达；背诵；说明
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stayv.停留；留下；保持；维持；暂住；逗留；停止；延缓；防止；暂缓执行；支持；拥护；支撑；用支索支撑；用牵索固定
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wayn.方法；方式；路；道路；街道；巷；地区；地点；方面；条件；状况；船台；滑道
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bayn.海湾；月桂；低凹处；围地；枣红马；吠叫声；隔间；隔舱；山脉的低凹处
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maymodal v.可能；也许；会；可以；祝；愿
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payv.付钱给；偿还；付出代价；受到惩罚；予以；致以；表达；用沥青（或焦油）填塞（甲板或木船接缝）以防止漏水；惩罚；奖赏
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dayn.一天；时期；时代；（Day）人名：戴
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skyn.天；天空；天堂；天国之力
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