(单词翻译:单击)
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The word "volume" has many meanings.
"volume"这个单词有很多意思
It can refer to a book or set of books in a series.
它可以指一本书 也可以指装订成册的一系列书
That definition may help us with this expression:
这个定义可能会帮助我们理解这个表达
Speak Volumes
意味深长
Did you see Rob eariler today? I did.
你今天看到罗伯了吗？嗯
He did not look well after the meeting with the boss.
跟老板见过后 他看起来不太好
I know. He wouldn't tell me what happened but the look on his face spoke volumes.
我知道 他不告诉我怎么回事 但他脸上的表情就说明了一切
He was not happy.
他不高兴
To "speak volumes" means to provide a lot of information in an indirect way--and often without words.
"speak volumes"是指用间接方式提供大量信息 通常都是没有言语的
A facial expression, a tone of voice or some other display can "speak volumes."
一个面部表情 一种音调 或者是其他东西可以“意味深长”
Word experts say this expression does indeed come from volumes of books.
词汇专家称这个表达确实源自大量书籍
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