speak for

I proposed to speak for an hour.

我想讲一小时。

His thrift and industry speak well for his future.

节俭和勤勉预示着美好未来。

He spoke solidly for twenty minutes, barely pausing to draw breath.

足足讲了20分钟，几乎都没有停下来喘一口。

The expressions on their faces spoke for themselves—they hated the film.

情不用说也很清楚——讨厌这部电影。

The girl was overwhelmed with emotion and couldn't speak for a moment.

这女孩非常激动, 一时说不出话来。

His good demeanor spoke well for him when he went to apply for the job.

去申请工作时,良好举止帮了不少忙。

The film producers say they were careful not to present their own opinions, simply letting the facts speak for themselves.

电影制片人声称特别留心不把自己看法现出来，而让电影本身说话。