14.to speak ill of sb批评某人;说某人的坏话
It seemed she found it difficult to speak ill of anyone.她似乎觉得说别人的坏话很难。
15.speaking as sth
(indicating experience)作为…来说
This is obviously a useful invention, but speaking as a parent, I have my doubts.这显然是一项很有用的发明, 但作为家长来说, 我有自己的疑虑。
16.speaking of sth
(used to introduce topic)谈到某事;说到某事