公开演讲;演说术
该词是英语中一个经典的复合名词,由“public”(公共的)与“speaking”(说话)直接组合而成。其词源故事清晰而直观:它描绘了一种在公共场合、面向公众进行的讲话行为。这个词的逻辑性极强,其现代含义“公开演讲”正是两个语素含义的直白结合——为公众而进行的讲话。
“She overcame her fear of public-speaking by joining a debate club.”
她通过参加辩论俱乐部克服了对公开演讲的恐惧。
“Effective public-speaking is a valuable skill in many professions.”
有效的公开演讲技巧在许多行业都是一项宝贵的技能。
“His career in politics required him to be excellent at public-speaking.”
他的政治生涯要求他精通公开演说。