[, ]the act of speaking or recording a letter, report, etc. so that it can be written down or typed; the words that are spoken 口授；口述◆to take dictation (= write/type words that are being spoken) 听写◆The digital organizer can record up to 45 minutes of dictation. 这电子记事簿可以记录长达 45 分钟的口述资料。