来自古英语 spaca,辐条，轮辐，来自 Proto-Germanic*spaikon,杆，可能来自 PIE*spei,尖刺， 词源同 spike,spire,spit.

1. The President spoke of the treacherous intentions of the enemy.

总统谈及了敌人的奸诈用心。

2. Secret Service officer Robin Thompson spoke on behalf of his colleagues.

特工处官员罗宾·汤普森代表他的同僚发表了讲话。

3. She looked him full in the face as she spoke.

她说话的时候直盯着他的脸。

4. On their way back to Marseille they spoke very little.

返回马赛的路上，他们没怎么说话。

5. He spoke no English and was completely silent during the visit.

他不会说英语，参观过程中一言未发。