Bespeak



GRE 蓝宝

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.显示, 表示
• ［英］ v.显示, 表示 ( to be indicative of ;show)
• ［记］ be+speak ( 讲话) -> 讲出来 -> 表示
• ［例］ His skill at singing bespeaks much good training.

Webster Collegiate

ktransitive verb (bespoke; bespoken; -speaking)

• Date: 1533
• 1. to hire, engage, or claim beforehand
• 2. to speak to especially with formality ; address
• 3. request <bespeak a favor>
• 4.
  • a. indicate, signify <her performance bespeaks considerable practice>
  • b. to show beforehand ; foretell

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