Examples

背着人说话

talk behind sb.'s back → 背

背着良心说话

talk against good conscience → 背

他本意是好的，只是说话方式不好。

He meant well, though he said it in an inappropriate way. → 本意

说话带鼻音

speak with a twang → 鼻音

你不可随便说话。

You cannot say whatever you wish. → 不可

说话不留余地往往会陷入被动。

You'll land yourself in a difficult position if you make no allowances in your statement. → 不留余地

熄灯后不许说话。

No talking after lights out. → 不许

他不怎么爱说话。

He doesn't talk much. → 不怎么

说话不知分寸

talk tactlessly → 不知分寸

嘿，人家对你说话呢，你怎么能睬也不睬?

Hey, he's talking to you. How can you pay no attention to what he says? → 睬

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