bespeak

英[bɪ'spiːk] 美[bɪ'spiːk]
  • v. 证明(某事物);表示;预示
bespoke bespoken/bespoke bespeaking bespeaks
GRE
Verb:
  1. be a signal for or a symptom of;

    "These symptoms indicate a serious illness"
    "Her behavior points to a severe neurosis"
    "The economic indicators signal that the euro is undervalued"

  2. express the need or desire for; ask for;

    "She requested an extra bed in her room"
    "She called for room service"

1. He raised his head to bespeak his son's wish.
他抬头问他儿子的愿望.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

2. Today's events bespeak future tragedy.
今天的事件预示着未来的不幸.

来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

3. Her house, her style of living, all bespeak an exceeding good income.
她的家, 她的生活方式, 都证明她有一笔很大的收入.

来自辞典例句

4. His polite manners bespeak the gentleman.
他的彬彬有礼的态度显示出他是个绅士.

来自辞典例句

5. I come here to bespeak Fanny a seal.
我上这儿来为范妮定刻一枚图章.

来自辞典例句

    用作动词 (v.)
    1. The relics left by the Aztecs bespeak a high degree of civilization.
      阿兹提克族人的遗迹证明其拥有高度文明。
    2. His polite manners bespoke the gentleman.
      他那彬彬有礼的举止显出他是个绅士。
    3. Today's events bespeak a bright future.
      今天的事件预示着一个美好的未来。