speaker

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Music

n. a piece of equipment that plays music or sound so you can hear it.

n. an electroacoustic transducer that converts electrical audio signals into corresponding sound waves.

日本語:スピーカー※

“He bought a new Bluetooth speaker to listen to music in the garden.”

“The sound engineer adjusted the position of the speakers to ensure the acoustics were balanced throughout the auditorium.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a person who gives a formal talk to a group of people.

n. a person who delivers a formal address or speech to an audience.

日本語:講師※

“The guest speaker talked about the importance of protecting the environment.”

“The keynote speaker delivered a compelling presentation on the future of renewable energy, captivating the entire conference hall.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Law Formal

n. the person in charge of a meeting in a government parliament.

n. the presiding officer of a legislative assembly, such as the House of Commons or the House of Representatives.

“The Speaker of the House called for order during the heated debate.”

“The Speaker maintained strict neutrality while moderating the parliamentary session, ensuring that all members adhered to the established rules of conduct.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literature Academic

n. the voice or character that 'speaks' in a poem.

n. the persona or voice assumed by the writer of a poem or narrative.

“In this poem, the speaker seems to be a young child.”

“Students were asked to distinguish between the biographical author and the speaker of the lyric poem to better understand its emotional distance.”