to give a lecture; to make a speech

yǎn jiǎng

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His speech was short and to the point.

他的演讲简短且切中要害。

We were deeply impressed by the lecturer's eloquent speech.

演讲者精彩的演说给我们留下了深刻的印象。

The speaker didn't know his subject, nor did he speak well; in short, he was disappointing.

演讲者不熟悉他的主题，说得又不好，总之，他很糟糕。

Unfortunately I was not in time for his speech.

很不幸，我没来得及听他的演讲。

I never make a speech without being nervous.

我没有一次演讲的时候是不紧张的。

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