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单词 well-speaking
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well-speaking1

/ˌwɛlˈspiːkɪŋ/
Now historical and rare
noun
Pleasing or agreeable language or speech; eloquence.

Origin

Early 16th century. From well + speaking. Compare earlier well-speaking.

well-speaking2

/ˌwɛlˈspiːkɪŋ/
Now somewhat rare
adjective
Eloquent; using or characterized by pleasing or agreeable language or speech (sometimes with implication of insincerity or ulterior motive); well-spoken.

Origin

Old English; earliest use found in Aelfric's Colloquy. From well + speak + -ing.

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