public-speaking
UKˌpʌblɪk ˈspiːkɪŋUSˌpʌblɪk ˈspikɪŋ
Meaning
1n.
公开演讲；演说术
Usage
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。
Etymology
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。