有读者问：
(1)If a periodical can go so far as to put in print what a contributor thinks freely and speaks his mind...
这一句中的mind是什么成分？
这里的名词mind是动词speaks的宾语，speaks his mind在此意谓expresses his thoughts directly （直抒胸臆）。动词speak用作及物，并不限于speak English, speak French等。除 speak one's mind外，常见的说法还有speak a word, speak the truth, speak thoughts, speak a piece （朗读），speak one's heart, speak volumes for （something）等。及物动词speak有时可以用得很活，例如：
(2)As she advanced she fancied she heard a voice speaking her name.
(3)The place spoke history.
(4)Every line and sag of their bodies spoke their inhuman exhaustion.
