| 单词 | talk |
| 释义 | talk —talk /tɔːk/ aep /tɑːk/ noun B1 [C] a conversation between two people, often about a particular subject: » I asked him to have a talk with his mother about his plan.Thesaurus+: ↑Informal talking and conversationB2 [C] a speech given to a group of people to teach or tell them about a particular subject: » He gave a talk about/on his visit to America.Thesaurus+: ↑Lecturing and addressingtalks C2 [plural]F0 serious and formal discussions on an important subject, usually intended to produce decisions or agreements: » Talks were held in Madrid about the fuel crisis.Thesaurus+: ↑Diplomacy and mediationThesaurus+: ↑Debate and discussionC2 [U] the action of talking about what might happen or be true, or the subject people are talking about: » Talk won't get us anywhere.» The talk/Her talk was all about the wedding.Thesaurus+: ↑Informal talking and conversationWord partners for talk noun• ♯have a talk (♯with sb)• a talk ♯about sth• a ♯long/♯serious/♯short talkWord partners for talks• ♯begin/♯enter into/♯have/♯hold talks• ♯resume/♯revive/♯reopen talks• talks ♯take place• talks ♯break down/♯collapse/♯fail/♯stall• talks ♯aimed at doing sth• ♯direct/♯face-to-face/♯secret/♯urgent talks• talks ♯about/♯on sth• ♯in talks (♯with sb)Word Builder:–Nouns: talk–Adjectives: talkative–Verbs: talkCollocations:–Verbs-lu. give a talk» She gave a talk about aromatherapy.-lu. have a talk» I had a talk with Jess.–Nouns-lu. talk radio» He is a star of talk radio.-lu. a talk show» She went on a talk show to publicize her book.–Types-lu. a pep talk» The manager gave them a pep talk at half time.-lu. shop talk» I don't like shop talk at social occasions.-lu. small talk» I had to make small talk with them for an hour.–Adjectives-lu. double talk» The truth is hard to find in all the political double talk.-lu. fighting/tough talk» Despite all the setbacks, he's still full of fighting talk.-lu. a long/short talk» We had a long talk about her future.-lu. a good/serious talk» We need to have a serious talk.–Prepositions-lu. a talk about/on sth» We had a talk about horses.-lu. talk of sth» There is talk of building a new theatre.-lu. have a talk with sb» I need to have a talk with Jim about his drinking.–Phrases-lu. all talk» He says he's going to make lots of money, but he's all talk.-lu. talk is cheap» They say they'll always look after her, but talk is cheap.-lu. (it's) just talk» They've been making threats, but it's just talk.-lu. the talk of sth» Her parties were the talk of London.-lu. the talk of the town» Their affair is the talk of the town.• • • Extra Examples:» He gave a talk on the representation of women in 19th-century art.» We need to have another talk about this - can we meet later this afternoon?» Our talk soon veered onto the subject of football.» She was nervous about giving a talk to her colleagues, but she carried it off very well.» I had to have a talk to her about a complaint that was made about her work.verb [I] (DISCUSS) ↑Verb Endings for talk B2 to discuss something with someone, often to try to find a solution to a disagreement: » The two sides have agreed to talk.talk business, politics, etc.C1 to discuss a particular subject: » Whenever they're together, they talk politics.Thesaurus+: ↑Debate and discussionverb [I] (LECTURE) ↑Verb Endings for talk ► B2 to give a lecture on a subject: » The next speaker will be talking about endangered insects.verb [I] (SAY WORDS) ↑Verb Endings for talk ► A1 to say words aloud; to speak to someone: » We were just talking about Simon's new girlfriend.» My little girl has just started to talk.» She talks to her mother on the phone every week.Thesaurus+: ↑Informal talking and conversationWord Builder:–Nouns: talk–Adjectives: talkative–Verbs: talk• • • Extra Examples:» You're not allowed to talk during the exam.» The argument was upsetting for us all - I don't want to talk about it.» Could I talk to you about a personal matter?» He didn't talk about his exam results in case people thought he was boasting.» She waves her hands around a lot when she's talking. |
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