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单词 pep talk
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pep talk


pep talk

n. Informal A speech of exhortation, as to a team or staff, meant to instill enthusiasm or bolster morale.

pep talk

n informal an enthusiastic talk designed to increase confidence, production, cooperation, etc vb to give a pep talk to

pep′ talk`


n. a vigorous, emotional talk intended to inspire enthusiasm, increase determination to succeed, etc. [1920–25] pep′talk`, v.t., v.i.
Thesaurus
Noun1.pep talk - a speech of exhortation attempting to instill enthusiasm and determination in a team or staffpep talk - a speech of exhortation attempting to instill enthusiasm and determination in a team or staffcolloquialism - a colloquial expression; characteristic of spoken or written communication that seeks to imitate informal speechexhortation, incitement - the act of exhorting; an earnest attempt at persuasion
Translations
Aufmunterungarengadiscorso d'incoraggiamentopeptalk

pep talk


pep talk

A speech given to encourage others. The team was looking lethargic, but the coach gave them a pep talk at half time, and they came out with a lot of energy. I gave Michelle a pep talk because I knew she was nervous about starting her new job.See also: pep, talk

a ˈpep talk

(informal) a talk by somebody to give people confidence or encouragement: Just before the exams, our teacher gave us all a pep talk.See also: pep, talk

pep talk

n. an informal speech of encouragement. The coach gave the team a good pep talk, but they lost anyway. See also: pep, talk

pep talk


  • noun

Words related to pep talk

noun a speech of exhortation attempting to instill enthusiasm and determination in a team or staff

Related Words

  • colloquialism
  • exhortation
  • incitement
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