| 单词 | eloquent |
| 释义 | eloquent —eloquently, adv. —eloquentness, n. /el"euh kweuhnt/, adj. 1. having or exercising the power of fluent, forceful, and appropriate speech: an eloquent orator. 2. characterized by forceful and appropriate expression: an eloquent speech. 3. movingly expressive: looks eloquent of disgust. [1350-1400; ME ( < AF) < L eloquent- (s. of eloquens, prp. of eloqui) speaking out, eloquent, equiv. to e- E- + loqu- speak + -ent- -ENT] Syn. ELOQUENT, FLUENT, ARTICULATE, EXPRESSIVE are adjectives that characterize speech or speakers notable for their effectiveness. ELOQUENT suggests clarity and power: an eloquent plea for disarmament. FLUENT, with a root sense of flowing, refers to easy, smooth, facile speech: fluent in three languages. ARTICULATE characterizes a clear and effective speaker or speech: an articulate spokesman for tax reform. EXPRESSIVE focuses on rendering intelligible or meaningful the ideas or feelings of a speaker or writer and implies an especially effective, vivid use of language: a deeply moving, powerfully expressive evocation of a city childhood. See also fluent. |
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