eloquent
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++el·o·quent /ˈeləkwənt/ adjective 1 EXPRESSable to express your ideas and opinions well, especially in a way that influences people 雄辩的，有口才的，能言善辩的 an eloquent appeal for support 极具说服力的求助呼吁2 EXPRESSshowing a feeling or meaning without using words 〔不用文字〕清楚表明的，形象显示的 The photographs are an eloquent reminder of the horrors of war. 这些照片清楚地提醒人们不要忘记战争的恐怖。 —eloquently adverb —eloquence noun [uncountable]
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eloquent• It's often said that the world wants to silence the eloquent.• Justice Brennan offered an extraordinarily eloquent and diplomatic response.• At the press conference next morning, there was eloquent body-language.• Few will forget his eloquent defence of individual freedom.• Archbishop Ralph's eloquent letter to the pope had had no effect.• Aunt Margaret presided over the table with placid contentment, urging them to eat with eloquent movements of the eyes and hands.• The poem is full of eloquent phrases about the beauty of nature.• She was an eloquent speaker, able to move and inspire audiences.• He gave an eloquent speech after dinner.• Maybe I was more eloquent than I thought.Origin eloquent (1300-1400) French Latin, present participle of eloqui; → ELOCUTIONel·o·quent adjectiveChineseSyllable
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eloquent
el‧o‧quent /ˈeləkwənt/
adjective1. able to express your ideas and opinions well, especially in a way that influences people:
an eloquent appeal for support
2. showing a feeling or meaning without using words:
The photographs are an eloquent reminder of the horrors of war.
—eloquently adverb
—eloquence noun [uncountable]
▪ talkative a talkative person likes to talk a lot – also used about people’s moods: He’s very talkative with his friends and family. | Benjamin was in a talkative mood.
▪chatty liking to talk a lot in a friendly way – a rather informal use: I like her – she’s always cheerful and chatty. | The chatty girl on the phone answered most of my questions.
▪articulate able to talk easily and effectively about things, especially difficult subjects: All the applicants we interviewed were intelligent and articulate. | These were articulate people, well able to deal with the press and media.
▪eloquent able to express your ideas and opinions well – used especially about people who speak in public and are able to influence people: an eloquent public speaker
▪garrulous formal talking a lot, especially about unimportant things: A garrulous old man was sitting near me in the bar. | He became more garrulous as the evening went on.
▪you can’t shut him/her up informal used to say humorously that someone talks all the time: You can’t shut him up so I never get any work done when he’s here.
▪chatterbox informal someone, especially a child, who talks a lot : Cathy’s a real chatterbox.
el‧o‧quent /ˈeləkwənt/
adjective1. able to express your ideas and opinions well, especially in a way that influences people: 2. showing a feeling or meaning without using words:
—eloquently adverb
—eloquence noun [uncountable]
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