a.[Z]

1. 發音清晰的，可聽懂的
   Articulate speech is essential for a teacher.

   對教師來說，口齒清楚是必不可少的。

2. 善於表達的，口才好的
   Arthur is the most articulate of the brothers.

   亞瑟是兄弟中最會說話的。

3. 有說話能力的
4. 表達得清楚有力的
   an articulate argument

   清楚有力的論點

5. 連接的；有關節相連的
   Insects are articulate animals.

   昆蟲是有節的動物。

vt.

1. 清晰地吐（字）；清晰地發（音）
   Articulate your words so that we can understand what you are saying.

   說話要清楚，這樣我們才能聽明白你的話。

2. 明確有力地表達
3. 使成為系統的整體；使相互連貫
   articulate a science program for all grades

   統一制訂各年級的科技教學計畫

4. 用關節連接；連接，鉸接[H]
   The two bones are articulated like a hinge.

   這兩塊骨頭由關節鉸鏈般連接起來。

5. 【語】發（音）

vi.

1. 清楚地講話；清晰地發音
   She was too frightened to articulate.

   她嚇得連話也說不清。

2. 用關節連接起來；接合
3. 【語】發音

adj.

1. fluent and clear in speech.
2. technical having joints or jointed segments.
   ▸Zoology  denoting a brachiopod which has projections and sockets that form a hinge joining the two halves of the shell.

v.

1. pronounce (words) distinctly.
   ▸clearly express (an idea or feeling).
2. form a joint.
   ▸ (be articulated) be connected by joints.