| 释义 |
idiomgive voice toto express your feelings or opinions:By giving voice to the fears of ageing that many women have, Joan Rivers discovered a rich vein of comedy.Cipriani was, in effect, giving voice to a growing nationalist movement in the West Indies.
give voice to (something)To share one's thoughts or feelings. When we left the office, Sally gave voice to her fear that promotions are unfairly awarded out in our department. give voice to somethingFig. to express a feeling or an opinion in words; to speak out about something. The bird gave voice to its joy in the golden sunshine. The protestors gave voice to their anger at Congress. give voice toSay or express, especially an opinion or feeling. For example, The faculty gave voice to their anger over the dean's tenure decisions. This term once meant "to vote." Its present sense dates from the mid-1800s. |