| 单词 | conversation |
| 释义 | 🔑 con·ver·sa·tionBrE /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/ NAmE /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃn/ noun [C , U ]~ (with sb ) (about sth )an informal talk involving a small group of people or only two ; the activity of talking in this way （非正式）交谈，谈话◆ a telephone conversation 电话交谈◆ I had a long conversation with her the other day . 前几天我与她作了一次长谈。◆ The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election . 谈话的主题是选举可能的结果。◆ Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right . 唐与他右边的女孩在专心交谈。◆ (BrE ) to get into conversation with sb 开始与某人攀谈◆ (NAmE ) to get into a conversation with sb 开始与某人攀谈◆ The conversation turned to gardening . 话题转到了园艺上。◆ I tried to make conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite ). 我设法找些话题。discussionconversation ⬥ dialogue ⬥ talk ⬥ debate ⬥ consultation ⬥ chat ⬥ gossipThese are all words for an occasion when people talk about sth.以上各词均表示交谈、谈论。discussiona detailed conversation about sth that is considered to be important指重要事情的讨论、谈论、商讨：◆Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders.两位领导人仍在进行讨论。conversationa talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way通常指私下的或非正式的交谈、谈话：◆a telephone conversation电话交谈dialogueconversations in a book, play or film指书、戏剧或电影中的对话、对白：◆The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue.这部小说描述多，对话少。A dialogue is also a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute. * dialogue 亦指两个团体间为解决问题或结束争端进行的正式对话、讨论、交换意见：◆The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue.总统告诉等候的记者，刚才进行了一次富有建设性的对话。talka conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or sth important for the people involved常指对有关人员就某个问题或重要的事情进行的交谈、谈话、讨论、商讨：◆I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects.我和老板就我的事业前景进行了一次长谈。debatea formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue.指公共集会上或议会里就某问题进行的、常以表决结束的辩论：◆a debate on prison reform关于监狱制度改革的辩论consultationa formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about sth指团体间在决策前进行的咨询、商讨、磋商：◆There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.两国之间进行了广泛磋商。chata friendly informal conversation; informal talking指友好的非正式交谈、聊天NOTEThe countable use of chat is especially British English. * chat 作可数名词尤用于英式英语：◆I just called in for a chat about the kids.我只是打电话来随便聊聊孩子的事情。gossipa conversation about other people and their private lives指关于他人及其私生活的闲谈、闲聊、说长道短：◆We had a good gossip about the boss.我们讲了好一会儿老板的闲话。Patternsa discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip about stha discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation on sthin (close) discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation with sbto have a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip with sbto hold a discussion/conversation/debate/consultationConversation openers打开话题What can you say when you have to speak to someone for the first time or when you have to open a meeting? Here are some possible ways of starting a conversation or getting the audience's attention before a talk or speech.与人初次交谈时打开话题，会议开始要讲话，或者演讲之前引起听众注意，可用以下方式：◆Do you mind if I sit here? 我坐在这儿可以吗？◆Hello, is this seat taken?你好，这个座位有人吗？◆May I join you? Can I get you a coffee?可以和你一起吗？我给你拿杯咖啡好吗？◆Lovely weather we're having!/Can you believe this rain/wind/cold/sunshine?多好的天气呀！/真想不到会下这么大雨/刮这么大风/这么冷/阳光这么灿烂！◆Excuse me, could I ask you a question?打扰一下，可以问您一个问题吗？◆Shall we make a start? I think it's almost three o'clock. (BrE ) 我们马上开始好吗？我看都快三点了。◆Shall we get started? I'd like to introduce our speaker. (especiallyNAmE ) 我们开始吧？我来介绍一下演讲人。◆I think everyone's here, so I'd like to welcome you to this conference.我想大家都到齐了，在此我对出席本次会议的各位表示欢迎。 |
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