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eloquent

//ˈɛləkwənt//
English Definition
Fluent and persuasive in speech.
中文释义
雄辩的;有说服力的
Example Sentence

The marine biologist delivered an eloquent plea for ocean conservation, moving the audience with vivid descriptions of coral reef decline.

这位海洋生物学家发表了雄辩的海洋保护呼吁,用对珊瑚礁衰退的生动描述打动了听众。

Synonyms
articulate persuasive fluent
Antonyms
inarticulate tongue-tied
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
同 eloquence → 口才好的。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “eloquent”?

  1. A Unemotional; impartial.
  2. B Impertinent; brazen.
  3. C Fluent and persuasive in speech.
  4. D Expressing emotion in a songlike way.
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C — Fluent and persuasive in speech.. “eloquent” means Fluent and persuasive in speech..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Fluent and persuasive in speech.”?

  1. A lyrical
  2. B eloquent
  3. C dispassionate
  4. D impudent
Show answer

B — eloquent. “eloquent” means Fluent and persuasive in speech..

Common questions about “eloquent”

What does “eloquent” mean?

eloquent — Fluent and persuasive in speech.. In Chinese: 雄辩的;有说服力的.

How do you pronounce “eloquent”?

eloquent is pronounced //ˈɛləkwənt//.

How is “eloquent” used in a sentence?

The marine biologist delivered an eloquent plea for ocean conservation, moving the audience with vivid descriptions of coral reef decline. (这位海洋生物学家发表了雄辩的海洋保护呼吁,用对珊瑚礁衰退的生动描述打动了听众。)

What are synonyms for “eloquent”?

articulate, persuasive, fluent — all close in meaning to eloquent (Fluent and persuasive in speech.).

What is the opposite of “eloquent”?

inarticulate, tongue-tied — each the opposite of eloquent (Fluent and persuasive in speech.).

Is “eloquent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. eloquent is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “eloquent”?

同 eloquence → 口才好的。

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