speak up
US /spiːk ˈʌp/
UK /spiːk ˈʌp/
1.
大声说, 提高嗓门
to speak more loudly
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Could you please speak up? I can't hear you.
你能大声点吗？我听不见。
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The teacher asked the students to speak up so everyone could hear.
老师要求学生们大声说话，以便每个人都能听到。
2.
发声, 表达意见
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.
为你的信仰发声很重要。
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She decided to speak up about the injustice she witnessed.
她决定说出她所目睹的不公。