a formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion (尤指在纪念场合的正式)演说,演讲 ■[mass noun]the style or manner in which such a speech is given 演说风格 there is nothing quite like his messianic oration. 他那救世主般的演说风格真是独树一格。
语源
late Middle English (denoting a prayer): from Latin oratio(n-) 'discourse, prayer', from orare 'speak, pray'