utterance
utterance — 名詞
1. a spoken word, phrase, or remark — especially one that communicates what the spe
話語；言辭
說出的話或詞句
a spoken word, phrase, or remark — especially one that communicates what the speaker thinks or feels in a particular moment
Min's first utterance of the day was a quiet complaint about the cold coffee.
Min 當天說出的第一句話，是低聲抱怨咖啡太冷。
possessive + utterance + of + noun phrase
The politician's careless utterance during the interview sparked a wave of criticism online.
那位政治人物在訪談中不經意的發言，在網路上引發了一波批評。
adjective + utterance (careless)
Every utterance from the witness was written down by the court reporter.
證人的每一句話，都被法庭書記員記錄下來。
Brandon could barely produce a coherent utterance after hearing the shocking news.
Brandon 聽到那個震驚的消息後，幾乎連一句完整的話都說不出來。
Linguists study how the meaning of a single utterance changes with the speaker's tone.
語言學家研究同一句話如何因說話者的語氣而改變意義。
- remark
more everyday; something said in passing
- statement
more official or deliberate; often written or prepared
- comment
an opinion or reaction regarding something specific
- expression
broader — can be verbal or non-verbal
- silence
the absence of speech
文法句型
utterance + preposition + of + noun phrase
possessive + utterance
adjective + utterance
用法筆記
More formal and academic than everyday words like 'remark' or 'statement'. In linguistics, it refers to any stretch of spoken language — a word, phrase, or sentence — considered in its context.
常見錯誤
2. the act or process of producing spoken language in order to communicate thoughts
表達；發言
以言語表達想法或感受的行為
the act or process of producing spoken language in order to communicate thoughts, ideas, or feelings — the expression in words rather than in writing or gesture
After her stroke, Kuniko spent months in therapy learning to produce a clear utterance.
中風之後，Kuniko 花了數月的治療，學習如何清楚說出一個句子。
produce + a[n] + clear utterance (countable)
Hari's utterance of the ancient blessing brought tears to the eyes of the guests.
Hari 念出那段古老祝福詞時，在場賓客無不感動落淚。
utterance + of + specific thing (blessing)
In moments of extreme grief, even a simple utterance can feel impossible.
在極度悲痛的時候，連簡單說一句話都可能覺得困難。
The professor's scholarly utterance carried the authority of thirty years of research on the topic.
教授那番學術性的發言，帶著三十年研究成果的權威感。
Nia found the courage to give utterance to her deepest fears during the therapy session.
Nia 在治療過程中終於鼓起勇氣，把內心最深處的恐懼說了出來。
- speech
broader term; includes the physical ability and the system of spoken language
- vocalization
more technical; any sound produced by the voice, not necessarily meaningful
- expression
broader — can include writing, art, or gesture
文法句型
utterance + of + noun phrase + in + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in formal, literary, or academic contexts. The uncountable form (without 'an') focuses on the general activity of speaking; the countable form ('an utterance') focuses on a specific instance. The fixed expression 'give utterance to (+ something)' means 'to express something openly.'