speak for oneself

短语

为自己辩护, 发表个人意见, 说自己的事 [法] 为自己辩护

发音

AU

词形变化

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释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    Expressing disagreement with an opinion expressed by another.

    习语

    That idea makes no sense at all. – Speak for yourself! I think it's a great idea.

  2. 2.

    To have obvious implications; to require no explanation.

    His fantastic record as a manager speaks for itself.

    His actions speak for themselves.

  3. 3.

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see speak, for. To provide an opinion only on one's own behalf.

    I'm here speaking for myself, not for my company.