diˌrect ˈspeechn noun [uncountableU] technical 1.n speech reported using the actual words spoken, as in ‘ ‘I don’t want to go,’ said Julie.’ 直接引语〔指直接引用某人说的原话,如‘I don’t want to go,’ said Julie. 这里 I don’t want to go即为直接引语〕
2 nSLGspeech reported using the actual words spoken She said, ‘I'm not going if it rains.’ is an example of direct speech.
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