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talks

UK //tɔːks//US //tɔːks//

词源

源自中古英语 'talken',与古英语 'talu'(故事、叙述)相关,可能源于原始日耳曼语。

noun

❶ 指正式的讨论或谈判,通常涉及重要议题或双方之间的交流,常用于政治、商业等场合。

“The peace talks between the two countries lasted for weeks.”

(两国之间的和平谈判持续了数周。)

“The union is in talks with management over pay increases.”

(工会正在与管理层就加薪问题进行谈判。)

同义词:negotiations, discussions, conversations

verb

❶ 指说话或交谈的行为,可以是正式的或非正式的交流。

“She talks to her friends every day.”

(她每天都会和朋友聊天。)

“He talks about his travels with great enthusiasm.”

(他非常热情地谈论他的旅行经历。)

同义词:speaks, chats, converses

常见短语

peace talks — 指旨在解决冲突或达成和平协议的正式谈判,常用于国际关系或政治场合。

“The peace talks between the warring factions were held in Geneva.”

(交战各方之间的和平谈判在日内瓦举行。)

talks break down — 指谈判或讨论因无法达成一致而中断或失败,通常伴随争议或分歧。

“The talks broke down after both sides refused to compromise.”

(由于双方拒绝妥协,谈判破裂了。)