a.[Z]

1. 发音清晰的，可听懂的
   Articulate speech is essential for a teacher.

   对教师来说，口齿清楚是必不可少的。

2. 善于表达的，口才好的
   Arthur is the most articulate of the brothers.

   亚瑟是兄弟中最会说话的。

3. 有说话能力的
4. 表达得清楚有力的
   an articulate argument

   清楚有力的论点

5. 连接的；有关节相连的
   Insects are articulate animals.

   昆虫是有节的动物。

vt.

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

   说话要清楚，这样我们才能听明白你的话。

2. 明确有力地表达
3. 使成为系统的整体；使相互连贯
   articulate a science program for all grades

   统一制订各年级的科技教学计划

4. 用关节连接；连接，铰接[H]
   The two bones are articulated like a hinge.

   这两块骨头由关节铰链般连接起来。

5. 【语】发（音）

vi.

1. 清楚地讲话；清晰地发音
   She was too frightened to articulate.

   她吓得连话也说不清。

2. 用关节连接起来；接合
3. 【语】发音

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.