non-speaking
adjective [ before noun ] (also nonspeaking) uk/ˌnɒnˈspiː.kɪŋ/ us/ˌnɑːnˈspiː.kɪŋ/
不说话的，沉默的
not saying anything
Glasses of wine and orange juice were passed around by non-speaking waiters. 一杯杯葡萄酒和橙汁被默不作声的服务员传来传去。
The performance was intended to be interactive; it was not for a nonspeaking audience.
不能说话的
not able to speak
Non-speaking people often use electronic devices to help them to communicate. 不能说话的人经常使用电子设备来帮助他们进行交流。
This approach provides an alternative to signing for nonspeaking clients.
（角色）无台词的
If an actor has a non-speaking part, they appear in a film, play, etc. but do not say anything.
She had a non-speaking part in "The Merchant of Venice".
He made his debut in a non-speaking role in a long-running soap opera. 他首次亮相是在一部长篇肥皂剧中扮演一个没有台词的角色。
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- The overseas delegates were able to attend the debate in a non-speaking capacity.
- We must try harder to establish what technical help nonspeaking people would like to have.
- The only parts she was offered were non-speaking roles in costume dramas.
- She has a nonspeaking cameo in the show.