speechmaker

speechmaker — 名詞

1. someone who speaks formally to a group of people, often with skill and confidenc

1.名詞C1
釋義

演說者

擅長公開演講的人，常指有技巧的演說家

someone who speaks formally to a group of people, often with skill and confidence, and sometimes as a profession or role

例句

Lakan has earned a reputation as a skilled speechmaker who can move any crowd.

Lakan 以一位能感動任何群眾的傑出演說者而聞名。

reputation as a skilled speechmaker — noun phrase with adjective

The keynote speaker at the summit was a celebrated speechmaker with audiences across the country.

那場峰會的主題演講人是一位備受讚譽的演說者，在全國各地都有聽眾。

celebrated speechmaker — adjective + noun pattern

同義詞
  • orator

    more formal and classical in tone; suggests great skill and eloquence in public address

  • public speaker

    neutral and broader; can refer to anyone who addresses an audience, regardless of skill level

  • rhetorician

    emphasises the technical or persuasive craft of speech-making; very formal and academic

反義詞
  • listener

    the passive receiver rather than the active deliverer of a speech

  • audience member

    someone who hears a speech rather than gives one

用法筆記

More formal than 'speaker'. Often carries a positive connotation of skill or flair in public speaking. Can describe either a person's characteristic role or a paid profession.

常見錯誤

❌He is a good speechmaker, but he never prepares.
✅He is a good speaker, but he never prepares.
💡'speechmaker' already implies skill; use 'speaker' for neutral ability.
❌The speechmaker talked to his friend on the phone.
✅The orator gave a passionate address to the crowd.
💡'speechmaker' is reserved for formal public speaking, not casual conversation.