utterance
n
(fml 文)
1 [U] action of uttering or expressing things in words 用言语表达
give utterance to one's feelings, thoughts, views, etc 以言语表达感情、 思想、 观点等
The speaker had great powers of utterance. 那个演讲人很有口才.
2 [C] spoken word or words; thing said 话语; 言语
private/public utterances 私下的[公开的]话.
Next, if it is not a story, get an idea of the organization of the book. Read the back cover and the introduction. Look at the pictures and the short texts below them. Turn to the front of the book and look at the contents. This way you can decide whether