释义 |
speech-maker [speech n.1] One who makes or delivers a speech or speeches, esp. in public; an orator.
1710Swift (title), The famous Speechmaker of England; or Baron..Lovel's Charge at the Assizes. 1738Gentl. Mag. VIII. 94/2 Their Youth became Witlings, Demi-Criticks, and Speech-makers. 1842S. Lover Handy Andy xix, Let me see the speech-maker, and I'll tell you what he says. 1873Symonds Grk. Poets i. 30 The consummate skill of professional speech-makers. |