演讲的语言要求
1. If you want your audience to understand your message,
如果你想让你的听众理解你传递的信息,
your language must be simple and clear.
你的语言就应该简单、清晰。
2. Use short words and short sentences.
使用短字和短句。
3. Do not use jargon,unless you are certain that your audience understands it.
尽量不使用行话,除非你确信你的听众能够接受。
4.In general,talk about concrete facts rather than abstract ideas.
一般来说,尽量谈论实质的东西,少用抽象的概念。
5.Use active verbs instead of passive verbs.
多用主动语态,少用被动语态。
Active verbs are much easier to understand.
主动句更容易让人理解,
They are much more powerful.
它们更富有威力。