| 词组 | talk |
| 释义 | verb | noun talk1 /tɔːk $ tɒːk/ verb to use words to communicate with someone about somethingadverbstalk loudly/quietly Two men were talking loudly to each other outside the bar.talk openly/freely/candidly (=in an honest way and without hiding your feelings) She talked openly about her divorce.talk freely (=without worrying if someone will hear you or disapprove of what you say) We can talk freely without fear of being overheard.talk at length (=talk a lot about something, giving a lot of details) In the interview he talks at length about his battle with alcohol.talk nonstop (=without any pauses) While she was driving, Karen talked nonstop about her childhood and her family.talk endlessly (=for a long time, especially when this is boring or annoying) The other women talked endlessly about their boyfriends.talk enthusiastically/excitedly/animatedly She talks enthusiastically about her role in the movie.talk sensibly Maybe we can talk about this more sensibly when you are not so tired.talk vaguely (=without exact details or plans) They had talked vaguely about having a second child.talk directly The comedian moved to the front of the stage so that he could talk directly to the audience.prepositionstalk about sth English people love to talk about the weather.talk of sth (=talk about something, often about future plans) Hartigan talked of cutting taxes and running government like a business.talk to sb Talk to your teacher if you’re worried.talk about sth with sb I didn’t feel comfortable talking about it with my parents.Talk about or talk of sth?You usually say talk about something: He loves to talk about himself. | Let’s not talk about that now! (You would not use ‘talk of’ in either of these sentences.)Talk of is used especially in formal or literary contexts: When we talk of poetry, we think of great writers such as Wordsworth and Shelley.Talk of is also used when people are considering doing something in the future: They are talking of increasing the retirement age to 70.phrasesbe easy to talk to Abbas was friendly and easy to talk to.be talking rubbish BrE informal (=be saying something that is silly or not true) Don’t believe a word he says – he’s talking rubbish.talk with your mouth full (=talk and eat at the same time) It’s rude to talk with your mouth full.talk all the time about sth He and I used to talk all the time about football.sb can talk the hind leg off a donkey informal (=used for saying that someone talks a lot) She’s quiet, but her husband could talk the hind leg off a donkey.THESAURUS: talk speak to talk. Speak is a little more formal than talk. You often use it when saying that someone speaks in a particular way, or that you will speak to someone in order to try to get something done. You only use speak when saying that someone speaks a language: He spoke with confidence and authority. | She was speaking quietly so she didn’t disturb anyone. | I’d like to speak to the manager. | Do you speak German? go on/drone on/ramble to talk too much or for too long about something, in a way that makes people bored: He went on about how great the team was. | I’d better stop rambling and let you get on with your work. waffle BrE disapproving informal to talk using a lot of words but without saying anything important: I wish she would stop waffling and get to the point! | What is he waffling on about now? prattle on disapproving informal to talk continuously about silly and unimportant things: She prattled on about her boyfriend for the entire journey. | What’s he prattling on about now?to talk about everyday things have a conversation to talk to someone for a long time about everyday things: She was having a conversation with one of her friends. | When I arrived, Joe and Jane were deep in conversation (=very involved in a conversation). | I can order food in a restaurant in French, but I don't know enough of the language to have a conversation. chat/have a chat informal to have a friendly informal conversation about things that are not very important: The girls were chatting outside the house. | It’s been nice having a chat with you. gossip to talk about other people’s private lives when they are not there, especially about things that you have heard, which are not completely true: What are you two gossiping about? visit with sb AmE informal to have a conversation with someone: I visited with him last week. converse formal to have a conversation with someone: We met once and conversed briefly.to talk seriously discuss to talk seriously about problems, ideas, or plans: They met to discuss how the building should be designed. | She refuses to discuss the matter. talk sth over to discuss something with someone because it will affect them, especially someone close to you: Before you accept the job, talk it over with your family. | You two need to sit down and talk things over. debate to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or solve a problem: The issue will be debated on Tuesday. | The UN Security Council debated whether to impose sanctions. verb | noun talk2 /tɔːk $ tɒːk/ noun 1. an occasion when someone talks about something to a group of peopleadjectives/nouns + talka brief/short talk All visitors receive a brief talk on safety.an interesting/informative talk Thank you for an interesting talk.an entertaining talk The actor gave us a very entertaining talk on life in Hollywood.an introductory talk (=giving basic information about a subject) The course begins with an introductory talk on the study of history.a pep talk (=intended to make someone feel confident and enthusiastic) The director always had to give me a little pep talk before I went on stage.a pre-match talk (=by a coach to a player or team before a sports match) I’d love to be in the dressing room for the pre-match talk.verbsgive a talk also deliver/present a talk formal The professor will give a talk on the history of the island.go to a talk also attend a talk formal New students are invited to attend an informal talk in the main hall.hear a talk The group heard a fascinating talk on the history of the region.prepositionsa talk on/about sth There will be a short talk on local wildlife before visitors are taken out into the park.a talk to sb He’s giving a talk to students at his old school.2. a conversation about somethingadjectivesa long talk I had a long talk with my parents.a little talk I’m glad we’ve had this little talk.a serious talk I need a serious talk with her before she goes to college.a quiet/private talk Could we have a quiet talk when you’re free?a good talk (=a long talk about important or interesting things) She was upset, but we’ve had a good talk and things are okay now.a nice talk We all had lunch together and a nice talk.verbshave a talk I must have a talk with Dad before I leave.prepositionsa talk with sb If there are any problems, have a talk with your teacher.a talk about sth We must have a talk about holidays soon.3. formal discussions between governments, organizations etcGrammarAlways plural in this meaning.adjectivesdirect talks The government wants to have direct talks with the rebels.high-level talks (=involving very important people) The announcement came after a morning of high-level talks.bilateral talks (=involving two groups or countries) China and the US held bilateral talks.multilateral talks (=involving several groups or countries) It is hoped that these multilateral talks will produce an agreement.round-table talks (=in which everyone involved can discuss things in an equal way) The new rules were agreed after round-table talks between the company and the union.urgent talks He flew to Washington for urgent talks with the president.nouns + talkpeace talks A new round of peace talks will begin next month.trade talks Trade talks between the EU and the US have once again collapsed.crisis talks (=talks to stop a situation getting worse or more dangerous) The unions will hold crisis talks with the company in an attempt to save jobs.verbs + talkhave/hold talks also conduct talks formal The government is holding talks with the rebels to try to end the fighting.enter into talks (=start having talks) The ambassador said that France was prepared to enter into talks on the issue.start/begin talks China and the US have begun trade talks.initiate talks formal (=be the person or group that organizes or begins talks) The president initiated talks with opposition forces.walk/pull out of talks (=leave before talks have finished) The management walked out of talks with the union this morning.abandon talks The talks were abandoned due to lack of progress.talk + verbstalks begin Talks began in October and an agreement was signed two months later.talks continue Talks will continue through the weekend.talks break down/collapse (=stop because of disagreement) Talks broke down today between the Russian and Japanese delegations.talks resume (=begin again after stopping for a short period of time) Talks resumed in Geneva after a month’s break.talks end The talks ended without a settlement being reached.talks fail Talks on this issue have failed before.prepositionstalks with sb The organization has had talks with various community groups.talks between sb and sb Trade talks between these major European nations will continue into next week.talks on/about sth There must be further talks on pay and working conditions.phrasesa round of talks (=a series of talks that is part of a longer process) A third round of talks was held in May.the breakdown/collapse of talks The collapse of peace talks is a worrying development.be in talks with sb (=be involved in talks) We’re in talks with consumer groups about ways to improve our service.talks are under way European leaders arrived last night and talks are now under way. |
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