| 单词 | on speaking terms |
| 释义 | > as lemmason (upon, †in) speaking terms C3. on (upon, †in) speaking terms: see term n. 8 (Usually in negative constructions.) ΘΚΠ society > society and the community > social relations > social communications or relations [phrase] on (upon, in) speaking terms1786 the mind > emotion > love > friendliness > on friendly terms [phrase] > having a relation of friendly conversation on (upon, in) speaking terms1786 1786 H. Mackenzie Lounger No. 78. ⁋2 One half of the neighbours are scarce in speaking terms with the other. 1801 M. Edgeworth Belinda I. xii. 370 Lady Delacour is not upon speaking terms with this Mrs. Margaret Delacour; she cannot endure her. 1853 C. Dickens Bleak House xi. 101 Mrs. Perkins, who has not been for some weeks on speaking terms with Mrs. Piper. 1882 ‘E. Lyall’ Donovan xli He was no longer on speaking terms with Stephen. < as lemmas |
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