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源自拉丁语 'conversatio'(共同生活/交往),经古法语 'conversation' 进入英语,14世纪开始表示'口头交流'的含义。
❶ 两人或多人之间进行的非正式交流,通常以口头形式交换想法、信息或情感,区别于正式会议或演讲。
“We had a long conversation about our future plans.”
(我们就未来计划进行了长时间的交谈。)
“She struck up a conversation with the stranger on the train.”
(她在火车上与陌生人攀谈起来。)
make conversation — 主动开启或维持对话,通常用于社交场合避免冷场。
“I tried to make conversation with my new colleague during lunch.”
(午餐时我试图与新同事找话题聊天。)
in conversation with — 表示正在与某人交谈的状态,常见于正式场合或媒体报道。
“The minister was seen in conversation with the ambassador.”
(有人看到部长正在与大使交谈。)