remark
Meaning: A spoken or written comment; to say something as a comment
A 'remark' is a spoken or written comment, often brief and expressing an opinion or observation. As a verb, to remark means to say something as a comment, typically in a casual or incidental manner. Remarks can be positive, negative, or neutral, and the word is often used to introduce what someone has said.
Examples
- His remark about the presentation was quite harsh. 他对演讲的评论相当尖刻。Su comentario sobre la presentación fue bastante duro.プレゼンテーションに対する彼の発言はかなり厳しいものでした。발표에 대한 그의 발언은 꽤 신랄했습니다.
- She remarked that the weather had been unusually warm. 她说天气异常温暖。Ella comentó que el tiempo había sido inusualmente cálido.彼女は天気が異常に暖かかったと述べました。그녀는 날씨가 이례적으로 따뜻했다고 언급했습니다.
- The chairman made some opening remarks before the conference began. 主席在会议开始前做了一些开场白。El presidente hizo algunos comentarios de apertura antes de que comenzara la conferencia.議長は会議が始まる前にいくつかの開会の挨拶をしました。의장은 회의가 시작되기 전에 몇 가지 개회사를 했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French 'remarquer' meaning 'to mark again' or 'to take note of', from 're-' (again, intensive) and 'marquer' (to mark), of Germanic origin. The casual speech sense developed from careful observation.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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