speak for

动词 speak for:

1. be a spokesperson for

1. Her team will speak for the affirmative.
   她所在的队伍将作为正方辩护
2. I speak for my wife as well as myself when I thank you all for your great kindness.
   我代表我妻子我自己对你的盛情款待表示感谢。
3. The events of that evening speak for themselves.
   那天晚上发生的事情不用说也很清楚。
4. He spoke for the best part of an hour.
   他讲话用了大半个钟头