| 单词 | conversation |
| 释义 | con·ver·sa·tion /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən $ ˌkɑːnvər-/ ●●● S1 W2 noun [countable, uncountable]TALK TO somebody an informal talk in which people exchange news, feelings, and thoughts 〔非正式的〕谈话，交谈，会话 a telephone conversation 电话交谈 Children quickly get bored by adult conversation. 儿童对成年人的谈话很快就会厌倦。conversation with a short conversation with the teacher 和老师的一次简短交谈conversation about a conversation about family and friends 有关家庭和朋友的谈话 They had a short conversation in German and seemed to be disagreeing about something. 他们用德语说了一会儿，好像对什么事有分歧。 It’s impossible to carry on a conversation with all this noise in the background. 在这么喧闹的环境中进行谈话是不可能的。 ‘Did you have a good journey?’ he said, trying to make conversation. “你旅途愉快吗？”他问道，试图找话谈。 He was silent, no matter how hard Sofia tried to engage him in conversation. 无论索菲娅怎么引他说话，他就是一声不吭。 After a while, the conversation turned to a friend’s coming wedding. 过了一会儿，话题就转到一个朋友即将举行的婚礼上去了。 They were deep in conversation, relaxed and smiling. 他们谈得很投入，很放松，脸上带着微笑。 He could hear snatches of conversation from across the room. 他从房间对面听得到零星的对话。n THESAURUSconversation noun [countable, uncountable] an informal talk in which people exchange news, feelings, and thoughtsI was having a conversation with a friend the other day.Conversation wasn’t easy because of all the noise.He overheard our conversation about the children.discussion noun [countable, uncountable] a conversation about something importantThere was a lot of discussion about where the money was going to come from.The two companies have been having discussions about a possible takeover.talk noun [countable] a long conversation, especially about a problem or about what you plan to doWe had a long talk about our relationship.chat noun [countable] especially British English an informal friendly conversationI’ve just had a chat with Vinnie.natter noun [singular] British English informal a conversation with a friend about unimportant thingsMary and Jean were having a cup of tea and a natter.gossip noun [singular, uncountable] conversations in which people talk about things they have heard, especially about other people’s private lives, which may well not be trueShe always enjoyed going to friends’ houses and having a gossip.It’s all just gossip.small talk noun [uncountable] polite friendly conversation about unimportant subjects, especially when you do not know someone very well and feel a little nervousWe stood around making small talk about the weather.banter noun [uncountable] friendly conversation in which people joke with each other and gently make fun of each otherShe enjoyed the friendly banter with her colleagues at the office.Examples from the Corpusconversation• I was too shy to start a conversation with anyone there.• The prototype of reciprocal discourse is face-to-face conversation.• Every time his father's name came up in conversation, Tom became nervous.• Vicky was having a long conversation with the bartender.• The noise of the traffic made conversation almost impossible.• She shivered and watched Mrs Frizzell apprehensively as the buzz of conversation continued.• The buzz of conversation filled the hall.• Cooley presents a report of conversation with a former and a description of social conventions.• Baker's resignation became a hot topic of conversation around the office.• Martha's a fascinating woman. I really enjoyed our conversation.• Clinton went on to quote it again during the State of the Union and in other public remarks or private conversations.• a telephone conversation• They didn't realize someone was taping their telephone conversation.• Once my status is ascertained, the conversation quickly reverts to repartee.• She said Gloria was always trying to bust up their conversations.• She did not wish to be having this conversation.snatches of conversation• Among snatches of conversation, both of us remember his referring to the underground as being rather like hell.• He could hear snatches of conversation from across the room.• I melted into the wall and listened to snatches of conversation.• I turn the volume low, to stop picking up snatches of conversation from next door.Origin conversation (1300-1400) Old French Latin conversatio, from conversari; → CONVERSE1con·ver·sa·tion noun →n THESAURUS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable exchange informal talk people an in Corpus which |
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