spiel
spiel — noun
- spielsingular
- spielsplural
1. A lengthy talk delivered with energy and confidence, especially one aimed at per
A lengthy talk delivered with energy and confidence, especially one aimed at persuading people to buy something or agree with a particular viewpoint.
Rachid listened patiently to the tour guide's spiel about the castle's history.
spiel + about + topic
Sofia rolled her eyes when the salesman started his usual spiel.
usual spiel — dismissive tone
Min delivered a five-minute spiel on why the team should switch software.
I have heard that same spiel from three different car dealers this week.
文法句型
give + spiel
deliver + spiel
spiel + about
用法筆記
Often carries a mildly negative or dismissive tone, especially in phrases like 'same old spiel' or 'usual spiel.' The speaker implies the talk is rehearsed or insincere.
常見錯誤
spiel — verb
- spielpresent simple I / you / we / they
- spiels3rd person singular
- spieling-ing form
- spieledpast simple
1. To speak in a long, confident, and often exaggerated manner, usually about a spe
To speak in a long, confident, and often exaggerated manner, usually about a specific topic.
Faisal spieled on about his holiday plans until everyone left the room.
spieled on about — particle, informal
The recruitment officer spieled for twenty minutes without taking a breath.
spieled + for + duration
Roya spieled about the benefits of organic food during the whole lunch break.
Lukas kept spieling even after the audience had lost interest.
- hold forth
more formal and literary; similar length and confidence
- ramble
disorganised and boring; spiel implies energy and intent
- orate
formal or pompous; spiel has an informal, slightly negative flavour
文法句型
spiel + on + about
spiel + about + noun phrase
用法筆記
This verb is intransitive; it cannot take a direct object. To name the topic, use 'about' or 'on.' Frequently used in continuous tenses.
常見錯誤
2. To play a piece of recorded music, such as a record, tape, or digital audio file
To play a piece of recorded music, such as a record, tape, or digital audio file.
Hui spieled an old jazz record on the turntable.
spieled + a record + on + device
Sora spieled the same song three times until the kids learned the chorus.
The radio host spieled a classic track from the seventies.
Anong spieled the tape again so everyone could hear the final verse clearly.
文法句型
spiel + a record/tape/track
用法筆記
A relatively uncommon usage, mostly heard in informal American English or in contexts involving recorded sound (records, tapes, digital files). Does not apply to live musical performance.