释义 |
on speaking termsadv. phr.To be familiar with someone so as to actually speak with that person instead of just waving or nodding; cordial. 达到互相谈话的交情;彼此友好的。◆ John and Tim have been on speaking terms for many years, but otherwise they are not very close.约翰和蒂姆多年来只是见了面讲讲话的泛泛之交,除此之外关系并不是很密切。◆ Mary and Ted are no longer on speaking terms; they were divorced ten years ago.玛丽和泰德的关系已经不好了;10年前他们就离婚了。 |