說的英文 : Tell/Say/Speak/Talk用法

Say something (= Say something to someone)

For example:

John has been always absent since last month? Should I talk to him and say something about his poor attendance record?I need to say something to you about your behavior last night.

About to say (= to almost say something before you are stopped by something/someone)

For example:

She was about to say good night before you interrupted her and asked her to eat ice cream with you.I was about to say I love you to him when he suddenly kissed me.

Nothing to say (= to not have anything to say about a topic or a person, can be used when there has been bad feeling around the topic.)

For example:

You already said everything. I have nothing left to say anymore.After we ended our relationship, I have nothing to say to him about his future events.

Need to say (= we use this to have to say something to someone, to ensure the person is listening properly, to convey urgency or importance before saying what you have to say)

For example:

I can’t hold it anymore but I think I’m in love with him.

Hate to say (= to give over information when it isn’t something that the speaker wants to say or that the listener wants to hear)

For example:

I hate to say it, but she is not the best fit for this job. Should we let her pass the training?She hates to say this, but her relationship with John is over.

Fair to say (= to say something that is reasonable and measured on a topic)

For example:

It’s fair to say that Mary deserves to win the contest.It’s fair to say that I’m very impressed with your work performance this week.

Say no more (= used when the speaker no longer wishes to talk about a topic, often used to put an end to a hard conversation and move forward)

For example:

I am so pissed off about the poor presentation you had during the meeting. Please improve your work and make it better, and I’ll say no more about it.

Say a few words (= a phrase used when you want to say something about someone/something, often used at the start of a brief speech)

For example:

Before we end the program, I’d like to say a few words for our hospitable hosts tonight.Before we sit down to enjoy the meal, I would like to say a few words about the bride and groom.

How can you say? (= when someone is in disbelief over something they have just heard)

For example:

How can you say such terrible things about your very own mother?

People say (= to convey information about something which is thought commonly or said by a group of people, often used to spread rumors or untruths.)

For example:

People say they associate black cats with bad luck.What do people say about the Halloween folk legends in your town?