| 单词 | conversation |
| 释义 | conversation (kɒnvəʳseɪʃən ) Word forms: conversations 1. countable noun A2 If you have a conversation with someone, you talk with them, usually in an informal situation. He's a talkative guy, and I struck up a conversation with him. [+ with] I waited for her to finish a telephone conversation. Synonyms: talk, exchange, discussion, dialogue 2. in conversation phrase B2 If you say that people are in conversation, you mean that they are talking together. When I arrived I found her in conversation with Mrs Williams. [+ with] 3. make conversation phrase B2 If you make conversation, you talk to someone in order to be polite and not because you really want to. He had been trying to make conversation. Quotations: The art of conversation is the art of hearing as well as being heardThe Plain Speaker That is the happiest conversation where there is no competition, no vanity, but a calm quiet interchange of sentiments In conversation discretion is more important than eloquenceThe Art of Worldly Wisdom Conversation is the enemy of good wine and food Collocations: awkward conversation Have that awkward conversation with your boss. Times, Sunday Times (2016) This, naturally, has led to some awkward conversations. Times, Sunday Times (2013) We had an awkward conversation at the bar then we didn't speak again for six months. Times, Sunday Times (2010) It was just a casual conversation. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Any casual conversation can become a post on Twitter, or a blog. The Times Literary Supplement (2011) It was a casual conversation with one of these new contacts that plunged him into his most dramatic act of benevolence. ALEXANDER THE CORRECTOR (2004) You can begin with chat about that mutual interest, rather than about yourself, so the conversation flows more easily and warmth can then develop. The Sun But the party gels easily, conversation flows and there quickly develops a saddle-sore esprit de corps. Times,Sunday Times The conversation flows, the story of his successful business career told modestly and then it comes to the question of why. Times, Sunday Times It's a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new you, hopefully, and the conversation flows freely, bubbling over jokes, gossip, things in common. Times, Sunday Times Clever conversation flows as the moon initiates a meeting of minds and you can energise an existing relationship or click with someone new. The Sun Conversation revolves around one of the biggest issues that concern fashion shoppers here: what to wear to a wedding. Times, Sunday Times It's hard to square with the steely selfassurance she radiates today, but much of our conversation revolves around the topic of self-doubt. Times, Sunday Times The current national conversation revolves around how to stop other people having what we have. Times, Sunday Times Yet, all that aside, this was an enjoyable conversation starter. Times, Sunday Times A machinist, he built the camera himself to serve as a conversation starter. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He delicately describes his accent, and his status as an imported footballer, as a 'good conversation starter' on campus. Times, Sunday Times Watching the experts make your favourite pint gives you a great conversation starter. The Sun Perhaps some overfunded foundation would shell out to make this conversation starter go global. Christianity Today His hands and voice shake whenever the conversation veers to anything that threatens to be emotionally revealing. Times, Sunday Times It's chaotic; the conversation veers all over the place. Times, Sunday Times The conversation veers back to his favourite subject - banks. Times, Sunday Times Then, as happens with many people now, the conversation veers to the referendum. Times, Sunday Times Hermetically sealed — at least when the conversation veers towards the personal. Times, Sunday Times What you face is a difficult conversation, but one that you cannot avoid. Times, Sunday Times (2012) During this difficult conversation with me, he cried. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It is generally easier to have difficult conversations when you are away from your usual routines. Times, Sunday Times (2016) I remember a dinner conversation in a restaurant with three married friends. The Times Literary Supplement (2013) So what troubled me about our dinner conversation? Christianity Today (2000) Always an interesting dinner conversation: are two people meant to be together for the rest of their lives? Times, Sunday Times (2015) Even when engaged couples do talk freely, one member of the couple may dominate the conversation, while the other struggles to articulate feelings. Christianity Today Does it dominate the conversation? The Sun Nor did his lineage dominate his conversation. Times, Sunday Times She overtakes all conversations and meetings and rudely interrupts others so that she can dominate the conversation. Globe and Mail More outspoken citizens tend to dominate the conversation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Rather than having an e-mail conversation with someone in which you bat correspondence back and forth, all parties can view the message, or wave, at the same time. Times, Sunday Times There's the sense, in a long e-mail conversation, that both of you are already guilty in some way, playing hooky from work. Globe and Mail It also said he took part in 'appalling' e-mail conversations. Times, Sunday Times For a long time it wasn't possible to directly download chat logs that are not attached to an e-mail conversation, although some workarounds had been found. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They spend a further one hour and 41 minutes organising the evening via text messages, phones and e-mail conversations. Times, Sunday Times Say 'no';-but do not end the conversation there. Christianity Today Meet her somewhere public where you can't be tempted to end the conversation in bed. The Sun Shall we just call it quits and end this conversation? Times, Sunday Times Try to end the conversation as soon as possible after that. The Sun He said he was instructed to end the conversation and a formal response was to follow by email. Times,Sunday Times Then, you see, you have to have endless conversations with the poor, busy waitress about whether this has butter in it, until she hates you. Times, Sunday Times They assume that, because we love films, we love endless conversations and regurgitation of facts about films. Times, Sunday Times What with endless conversations, and dodging the bores, it may take you 90 minutes to get to the lettuce. Times, Sunday Times By now the computer was becoming a solution to more problems; it could improve his mood, provide endless conversations, and protect him from feeling a failure. Times, Sunday Times Her novels derive their length from endless conversations and, as far as incidents go, successive abductions of the heroines, conceived and told decorously. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You might struggle to find a way to slip it into everyday conversation. Times, Sunday Times He believes that going beyond the shallows of everyday conversation and revealing deep feelings will break down isolation. Times, Sunday Times These words are often used in our everyday conversation when we really mean fed up, sad, or miserable. Christianity Today In everyday conversation, however, a mademoiselle will find herself being called madame with the passing of time, regardless of her marital status. Times, Sunday Times An everyday conversation can turn into a sharing of secrets and plans that give you much to look forward to. The Sun After the relationship has broken down, pastors should have a witness present in any subsequent extended conversation. Christianity Today This will usually mean at least one meeting or extended conversation with the counselee. Christianity Today The leisurely pace allows for extended conversation and camaraderie. Christianity Today I yearn to hang out with his genius buddies and watch their deadpan riffing, because only they could make an extended conversation about a floral arrangement so funny. Globe and Mail This volume brings together two radical intellectuals from alternative political traditions for an extended conversation about theory, activism, and the state of radical politics today. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Email is no match for an emotionally charged face-to-face conversation. Times, Sunday Times (2015) But are we missing out on face-to-face conversation? The Sun (2013) The reality is that this is a risk that exists in real life and could easily happen as a result of a face-to-face conversation. Times, Sunday Times (2010) In our race forward into a technologically advanced world, no one can dispute that face-to-face conversation is being shoved to the sidelines. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Without hearing aids I cannot carry on a normal face-to-face conversation in a quiet environment. Times, Sunday Times (2008) It felt as if he scratched the surface of what could be fertile and fascinating conversation. Christianity Today It's a good job that most of you find your medical histories fascinating conversation - at this rate you'll be retelling them for ever. Times, Sunday Times Who could resist the temptation of listening to her sweet musical voice, of watching her sad soft blue eyes, or of hearing her fascinating conversation? The Times Literary Supplement She provides fascinating conversation at breakfast, lunch and dinner, and shows me how to play a traditional game in the lodge's cosy, stone-built lounge. Times,Sunday Times And let's face it, its uniqueness in the supercar domain will make for fascinating conversation. Times, Sunday Times A friendly conversation on a trip you make most days has love potential. The Sun If you are single, a friendly conversation on a journey can be the start of a hot romance ... but don't rush it. The Sun It all begins with a friendly conversation in a queue. The Sun If you're single, what starts as a friendly conversation about dream homes can lead to such a hot date. The Sun Love could start with a friendly conversation on a journey. The Sun Don't just guess how a partner feels but have a heart-to-heart conversation that will deepen love. The Sun (2016) And it will take a heart-to-heart conversation to decide what happens next. The Sun (2016) A heart-to-heart conversation where Italian food is served renews a friendship and sparks luck. The Sun (2007) And he voiced his annoyance in a heated conversation with his team on the set. The Sun But onlookers said minutes later she got up — with her dress soaked in perspiration — for a heated conversation on her mobile phone. The Sun However, a curious reporter's instincts are proven right when a heated conversation reveals more questions than answers. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Against that, on many occasions in our sometimes heated conversations, she was able to prove her point of view with sound facts. The Sun It happens in heated conversations. Christianity Today It was a refreshing, honest conversation. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Having an honest conversation will help to get rid of any bad feelings at home and at work. The Sun (2014) It might be wise to have an honest conversation about what's really happening in your relationship. The Sun (2015) In addition to closing our mouths, we also need to turn off the imaginary conversation playing in our heads as we listen. Christianity Today It didn't come together until it was set in the context of an imaginary conversation with a fictional friend. Christianity Today He stated the song was composed in the form of an imaginary conversation the pair might have had. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After an imaginary conversation where he apologizes for their not-a-relationship, he finally brings down the ax. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He missed her so much that he started having imaginary conversations with her. The Sun But it's an in-depth conversation with an older relative that could help you see your abilities. The Sun It could take just one in-depth conversation to get a love partnership moving again. The Sun Hopefully, once you have had an in-depth conversation, you can come to an agreement that both of you are happy with. The Sun It's time to talk - and whether it's an in-depth conversation with the family or selling ideas to the boss, you get the right reaction. The Sun The buildup to the full moon stirs some deep thinking and an in-depth conversation that gets home plans made. The Sun Most employee issues like this can be resolved with a simple informal conversation. Times, Sunday Times Try to relate to each warmly, keeping the tone that of a friendly, informal conversation. Christianity Today Start with an informal conversation with your boss, asking them to confirm whether you are being paid less and, if so, why. The Sun The verb form means informal conversation among a group of people, often for hours at an end, and usually accompanied by food. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He arrived before the first officer and had an informal conversation with the flight dispatcher on duty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The government needs to initiate that conversation without delay and conduct it on the basis of facts. Times,Sunday Times He would not initiate a conversation, but could talk fascinatingly if asked. Times, Sunday Times Store a note in your phone and refer to it before you initiate the conversation. The Sun When the talent came to the counter to order something, he got his son to initiate a conversation and eventually obtained her phone number. Times, Sunday Times On no account let them initiate a conversation. Times, Sunday Times But the idea of holding an intelligent conversation with an animal has only seriously been explored with chimpanzees. Times, Sunday Times (2012) I tell them we are going to have an intelligent conversation and find a solution to the problem. Times, Sunday Times (2007) On her knees praying to the Overlord was actually preferable to trying to engage her ladies-in-waiting in intelligent conversation. TREASON KEEP (2001) It presented its visitors with a pair of egghead highbrows engaged in intense conversation and was at least as daunting as it was deep. Times, Sunday Times As the rain batters on, we have the kind of intense conversation that lodges indelibly in my head. Times, Sunday Times Some myth-derived terminology, intense conversation, narrative construction: these are what we need, all amounting to a reassuringly qualitative approach. The Times Literary Supplement On the schedule are 'intense conversation breaks'. Times, Sunday Times We had a long incredibly intense conversation. Times, Sunday Times Many of the myths associated with the chapel are but fanciful speculation, but it makes for interesting conversation over dinner back at your castle. Times, Sunday Times To make more interesting conversation, you talk about things you haven't been able to write. Times,Sunday Times The most interesting conversation concerns the back row. Times, Sunday Times I had an interesting conversation with a fan the other day. Times, Sunday Times Except that this will make for a far more interesting conversation piece when you climb inside it every morning at work. Times, Sunday Times You can interrupt a conversation with somebody at any time. Christianity Today The game also introduces a context-sensitive interrupt system, allowing players to interrupt the conversation with direct actions at certain times. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He interrupts the conversation to take a call on his mobile. Times, Sunday Times The concierge waves a greeting without interrupting his conversation on the telephone. Times, Sunday Times Can we relate that concept to interrupting a conversation with your phone? Christianity Today If you are hoping, however, that this book promises an intimate conversation with the painter, you will be disappointed. Times, Sunday Times It's an ideal place for intimate conversation and of course, a very full belly. canada.com They later enjoyed dinner floating in the middle of the hot springs; however they didn't have the most intimate conversation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 While on the run for the night, they shared both intimate conversation and a physical encounter. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Records of such intimate conversations have not survived. The Times Literary Supplement Why not join the conversation or, if you prefer, the fight. ST I wish they would at least invite us to join the conversation until they can get around to waiting on us. Christianity Today To join the conversation you need the tacit knowledge that comes from training in the particular field of science itself. Times, Sunday Times By enabling its audience to join the conversation, it has democratised its world without losing any exclusivity. Times, Sunday Times When we got there, we were delighted to meet three other couples they'd asked to join the conversation. Christianity Today This was a silly, late-night conversation that got out of control. The Sun His late-night conversation with the barman gradually exposes the rift between the career politician and the people he professes to represent. Times, Sunday Times She makes an effort to get on his good side, sharing a drink and a late-night conversation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 We think we are engaged in one of those intimate late-night conversations. Times, Sunday Times So we didn't have so many soul-searching late-night conversations or last-minute invitations to parties. Times, Sunday Times After what it describes as a lengthy conversation with you both, it has now reactivated the account, giving her access to her money. Times, Sunday Times But that decision was controversially overturned after a lengthy conversation with his assistant. The Sun He was smoking, using foul language and engaged in 'unnecessary, unprofessional and lengthy conversation' during the critical approach and landing phase, it said, citing the cockpit sound recorder. Times, Sunday Times She was in no fit state for lengthy conversation, even with those close to her. Times, Sunday Times We are at the end of our lengthy conversation and realisation dawns that the latter part has gone undocumented. Times, Sunday Times On a personal level he was great fun to be with, always full of lively conversation; stories of mischief and intrigue. Times, Sunday Times Any speech appropriate in lively conversation fits preaching. Christianity Today A lively conversation about music could lead to a date. The Sun His lively conversation about the selection of grain and its milling held my attention, not least because he told me that his diocese had financial control over this local industry. Times, Sunday Times It thinks imagination, lively conversation and knowledge are good things. Times, Sunday Times He reluctantly did but continued holding a loud conversation with our driver. The Sun Loud conversation filled the room. Christianity Today Noise and loud conversation were forbidden, as was smoking. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On days when he wasn't taking photographs he would be in the study having loud conversations on the telephone or talking to himself. Times, Sunday Times I can hardly remember having any meaningful conversations with him. Times, Sunday Times (2012) In none of those films do two female characters have a meaningful conversation. Times, Sunday Times (2014) This could be a sign of wanting to avoid deep, meaningful conversations. The Sun (2014) A pair of military interpreters were positioned nearby to monitor their conversation. Times, Sunday Times And when they do meet briefly at court appearances, a social worker monitors their conversations. The Sun Experts fear they could be an ideal way to monitor your conversations. The Sun It was pretty difficult, trying to carry on a normal conversation. READY? (2001) When they walked out of the bookshop Newman made a tremendous effort to carry on a normal conversation. COVER STORY Wind turbines will be permitted to produce no more than 45 decibels of sound, about the sound of a normal conversation. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Two university trustees came to hear us and to share sincere, reasonable, off-the-record conversation. Christianity Today When she broadcast this supposedly off-the-record conversation, this time markets fell. Times, Sunday Times All these are things an ordinary politician might think about his opponents, or might talk about to his staff or in off-the-record conversations with reporters. Times, Sunday Times Far better to stand next to a cupboard door and have a one-sided conversation with an imaginary partner. Times, Sunday Times (2006) It was just about the most one-sided conversation of my life. FRANKIE: The Autobiography of Frankie Dettori (2004) They seem dead keen to carry on that one-sided conversation and it will condemn them to oblivion. The Sun (2015) So support and encouragement has to be the answer, together with a collective, open and ongoing conversation about how society as a whole can help. The Sun He crowdsources knowledge, engaging readers through social media in an ongoing conversation about what they see in their own worlds. Smithsonian Mag It was part of an ongoing conversation we've been having for a few months, searching for a curtain to cover french windows that could perhaps double as a screen. Times, Sunday Times It's an ongoing conversation and people get all sorts of things out of it as a result. The Sun She has only one scripted line, but that doesn't stop her from having an ongoing conversation with the audience throughout. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This matches a distinction that has long existed in speech, between ordinary conversation and oration, and makes the virtual world feel less alienating. Times,Sunday Times Ordinary conversation registers about 60 decibels. Times, Sunday Times But why, you will ask, should stage characters express themselves, not only better than we do, but so differently, in verse, which we never use in ordinary conversation? The Times Literary Supplement Other fans of speedlistening say that professional narrators speak at about 150-160 words per minute, compared with about 110-150 words in ordinary conversation. Times, Sunday Times What starts as an ordinary conversation with someone special reveals you have the same hopes for the future. The Sun Oh, to overhear that conversation... Times, Sunday Times It's on a par with overhearing a conversation in the next lavatory cubicle. Times, Sunday Times He hides, but can overhear their conversation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Reading it was like overhearing a conversation about me. Christianity Today As he arrives home to make peace, he overhears a conversation that could put paid to that for ever. The Sun In a recent phone conversation, we chuckled about his transparency. Christianity Today That phone conversation was a turning point in my own assessment of the situation. Christianity Today One day after she concluded a phone conversation, she walked directly into his study. Christianity Today You will get a better sense of whether your personalities click during a phone conversation. Times, Sunday Times Vines reemphasized this focus on delivery in a recent phone conversation. Christianity Today Three times he attempted to make pleasant conversation with me. Times, Sunday Times At meal times there was even some pleasant conversation. Times, Sunday Times After 2010, though, he might find it a pleasant conversation. Times, Sunday Times I am guaranteed a seat and enjoy pleasant conversation before saying goodbye. The Sun Or would you prefer a pleasant conversation with a human? Times, Sunday Times She doesn't really do small talk, or make polite conversation. Times, Sunday Times (2013) I gave him tea and cake, but did not try to make polite conversation. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Neither of us relish walking into a room of strangers and making polite conversation; harder still if you don't speak the language. Times, Sunday Times (2008) He thought he was having a private conversation. Times,Sunday Times In a book on political correctness, he reveals the content of a private conversation with her in the early 1990s. Times, Sunday Times Could it be that the club has now gone further and leaked information relating to that private conversation between the player and the manager? Times, Sunday Times Take her somewhere you can have a private conversation about how you feel. The Sun In the past, to be funny, in private conversation he could be both waspish and sail dangerously close to the wind. Times, Sunday Times A quiet conversation is the best way to rescue a rocky relationship. The Sun (2009) He was not going to be lurking in the shadows, having quiet conversations with players. Times, Sunday Times (2014) A quiet conversation in a noisy venue can turn wild ambitions into action. The Sun (2012) I can't recall any conversation we had that wasn't about pushing the boat forward. Times, Sunday Times I recall a conversation with her in the spring of that year. Times, Sunday Times The store refused to help and the salesman said he didn't recall the conversation. The Sun I couldn't recall any conversation when that was shared as verified fact or speculative information. Times, Sunday Times This includes recalling a conversation, rereading letters, or copying down an affirming testimony in our journals. Christianity Today She didn't trust their motives and asked if it would be all right to record the conversation. Times, Sunday Times One of the parties may record the conversation, either on a tape or solid-state recording device, or on a computer running call recording software. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I checked while my dad was downstairs the other day and changed his internet settings to record his conversations. The Sun The recovery of two flight recorders containing the recorded conversations between the pilot and air traffic control should provide a definitive answer. Times, Sunday Times Covertly recorded conversations between the three defendants caught them discussing the 'little war zone' their plans would create, jurors heard. Times, Sunday Times They won't be able to move any money, but at least it can spark a conversation when something might be going wrong. Times, Sunday Times The professors would spark a conversation and step back. Times, Sunday Times Being in new surroundings can spark a conversation that leads to a great date. The Sun Spark a conversation it certainly did. Times, Sunday Times Wrapping gifts together sparks a conversation about the future. The Sun Within learning communities, students are able to interact with peers who share similar interests and stimulate conversation about the topic. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Perhaps more importantly, it would stimulate conversation among these specialties, so that a network of independent but allied investigations and investigators could be established. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 You'll enjoy stimulating conversation with a captivating stranger. The Sun The language of effective preaching should be the language of stimulating conversation between thoughtful people. Christianity Today The group would split the cost of the ingredients and enjoy a relaxed environment with stimulating conversation. Christianity Today He whined that it was wrong of this newspaper to tape the conversations of peers in the sacred precincts of the upper house. Times, Sunday Times Not only that, but she claims to have taped the conversation that followed. Times, Sunday Times He said that his father, also a lawyer and present at the meeting, taped the conversation. Times, Sunday Times He never took notes or taped their conversations, simply jotted things down after they'd parted company. Globe and Mail They would have been even more surprised that he chose to make public the content of a private telephone conversation. Times, Sunday Times If doing their best meant raising nearly 20,000 in a telephone conversation lasting less than a minute then, yes, they did do well. Times, Sunday Times He added that the two of them had made peace with a bizarre-sounding telephone conversation during which they joked about his weight. Times, Sunday Times I would also recommend trying to set up a telephone conversation before your first date. The Sun I asked the firm to listen back to the original telephone conversation. The Sun There was no friction or tense conversation. Times, Sunday Times It was a very tense conversation. The Sun After much tense conversation, they make a deal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Behind the scenes, there will be tense conversations about the sport's future. Times, Sunday Times The increase in tuition fees to 9,000 is a particularly popular topic of conversation. Times, Sunday Times (2017) It was a topic of conversation for the naturally curious players. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Crowds flocked to see this curious exhibit and it quickly became a topic of conversation in fashionable society. 1066: and the Hidden History of the Bayeux Tapestry (2004) It also gave him an extra topic of conversation in job interviews. Times, Sunday Times (2014) So it becomes their sole topic of conversation. Times, Sunday Times (2008) But it wasn't a two-way conversation - that's how we were going to prepare. Times, Sunday Times Relax and let the interview be a two-way conversation. The Sun It's a two-way conversation, not one way. The Sun But it should be a two-way conversation. Times, Sunday Times It wasn't just a two-way conversation. Times, Sunday Times While it may force siblings into an uncomfortable conversation, at least the outcome will be their decision - and an adult one. Times, Sunday Times Time for a very uncomfortable conversation... The Sun We know we've got an uncomfortable conversation regarding the form this year, the under-achievement and everything else. The Sun It will inevitably be an uncomfortable conversation for everyone involved, but there will also be an opportunity for honesty and a fresh start. Times, Sunday Times It may include messy, uncomfortable conversations about someone's need. 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