[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。