[fā yán]
speak; make a statement [speech]; take the floor
									
										speak offhand [extempore]
										即席发言
									
									
									
										ask to be heard; ask for the floor
										要求发言
									
									
									
										Did you speak at the meeting?
										你在会上发言了吗?
									
									
									
										He made a brilliant speech.
										他的发言很精彩。
									
									
									
										The chairman permitted me to take the floor.
										主席允许我发言。