As the word evolved, it borrowed from the Latin word that means to praise or worship - literally, "to speak well of."

随着这个单词的演变，它从拉丁语中借来了赞美和崇拜的语义，从字面上来说，就是说好话。

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We should not from such simulacra of words infer not only intention but meaning as well. It is meaningless to speak of marks that are not signs as language.

我们不应该从这种话语的影像，推断出意图以及意义，去说不是语言符号的记号是没有意义的。

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He said to him, "Very well, I will grant this request too; I will not overthrow the town you speak of."

天使对他说：“这事我也应允你；我不倾覆你所说的这城。”

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Afghan officials have welcomed the idea of including Iran in the talks as well as U.S.proposals to speak with willing Taliban factions.

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And with that type of an attitude, eventually, he's going to speak English well.

有了那种态度，他最后一定会说好英语的。

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However I do enjoy his company and am inclined to speak well of him.

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They are not necessarily saying that they are motivated to be productive, but they may be saying that they will be loyal to the company and speak well of it to others.

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Those who currently question whether the West is in a global war against terrorism and who would prefer not to speak of the tragedy of Benghazi would do well to review Thatcher's stance.

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