speak up
US /spiːk ˈʌp/
UK /spiːk ˈʌp/
1.
大聲說, 提高嗓門
to speak more loudly
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Could you please speak up? I can't hear you.
你能大聲點嗎？我聽不見。
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The teacher asked the students to speak up so everyone could hear.
老師要求學生們大聲說話，以便每個人都能聽到。
2.
發聲, 表達意見
to express one's opinion or concerns, especially when it is difficult or risky
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It's important to speak up for what you believe in.
為你的信仰發聲很重要。
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She decided to speak up about the injustice she witnessed.
她決定說出她所目睹的不公。