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passionate speech, impassioned argument
A fervent, emotionally charged speech or argument delivered with great conviction and energy. Implies that the speaker is deeply invested in the topic and speaks with visible enthusiasm.
社長が熱弁を振るった。
The company president delivered a passionate speech.
彼は環境問題について熱弁を振るった。
He spoke passionately about environmental issues.
1時間にわたる熱弁に、聴衆は心を動かされた。
The audience was moved by the impassioned speech that lasted an hour.
GRAMMAR:
Almost always used in the set phrase 熱弁を振るう (to deliver a passionate speech). The verb 振るう is the standard collocate.
USAGE:
Combines 熱 (heat, passion) and 弁 (speech, eloquence). Used in formal and semi-formal contexts: political speeches, business presentations, academic debates. Can carry a slightly humorous tone when the speaker's enthusiasm seems excessive for the situation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 熱弁を振るう: to deliver a passionate speech
- 熱弁をふるう姿: the sight of someone speaking passionately