| 单词 | talk |
| 释义 | verb | noun talktalk1 /tɔk/ ●●● S1 W1 verb 1CONVERSATION [intransitive] to say things to someone, especially in a conversation: I could hear people talking in the next room.talk to/with It’s been nice talking to you.talk about Let’s not talk about the accident. Sandy talks about herself all the time. Once Lou gets talking, you know you’re going to be there a while (=starts having a conversation).THESAURUSspeak (to/with somebody) – to talk to someone about something, especially for a particular reason: Can I speak to you in the other room?discuss – to talk seriously about ideas or plans: We’ll discuss the matter at the meeting.have a conversation (with somebody) – to talk informally to another person or people in order to ask questions, exchange ideas, etc.: I had a brief conversation with him last week.converse formal – to have a conversation with someone: Students like her because she can converse with them in their own language.chat (with/to somebody) (also have a chat) informal – to talk to someone in a friendly way about things that are not very important: We had a nice chat about what our kids are up to.visit (with somebody) informal – to have a conversation with someone, especially about your personal lives: The aunts and uncles were visiting in the living room.gossip – to talk about other people’s private lives when they are not there: People have started to gossip about his wife.whisper – to talk quietly, usually because you do not want other people to hear what you are saying: He turned to his mother and whispered something in her ear.go on – to talk too much or for too long about something: She went on and on about how good she was at basketball.ramble (on) – to talk for a long time in a way that does not seem organized, and that other people think is boring: He rambled on for an hour about fishing.chatter/prattle – to talk a lot without stopping about things that are not important: She chattered happily about the party until she noticed I wasn’t listening.2SERIOUS SUBJECT [intransitive, transitive] to discuss something with someone, especially an important or serious subject: We need to talk right now.talk about/of We’ve been talking about getting married.talk to/with I’d like to talk with you in private.talk sports/business/politics etc. I don’t feel like talking business right now.3SPEECH [intransitive] to give a speech SYN speak: talk on/about Prof. Simmons will talk on the benefits of genetic research.4SAY WORDS [intransitive] to produce words in a language: He’s only one year old and he’s already starting to talk. Is this one of those birds that can talk?5SECRET INFORMATION [intransitive] to give someone important secret information because he or she forces you to: Even after three days of interrogation, Maskell refused to talk.6IN WRITING talk about something to discuss something in writing in a book, newspaper, magazine, etc.: The next two chapters talk about further developments in this field.7PRIVATE LIVES [intransitive] to discuss other people’s private lives and behavior, usually in a disapproving way: If we’re seen together, people might talk.8COMPUTERS [intransitive] if a machine such as a computer talks to another machine, it sends information to it9talk to yourself to say things out loud, which are not directed at another person: “What did you say?” “Nothing, I was just talking to myself.”SPOKEN PHRASES10what are you talking about? a)said when the person you are talking to has just said something that you think is clearly stupid or wrong, or based on a wrong idea: What are you talking about? I gave you the money weeks ago. b)used to ask people what their conversation is about11I don’t know what somebody is talking about used to say that you did not do something bad that someone says you did and that you do not know anything about the situation: “Tell me who you sold the drugs to.” “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”12know what you are talking about to know a lot about a particular subject: I know what I’m talking about because I was there when it happened.13talk about rich/funny/stupid etc. used to emphasize that the person or thing you are talking about is very rich, funny, stupid, etc.: Talk about lucky. That’s the second time he’s won this week!14look who’s talking (also somebody can talk, somebody’s a fine one to talk) used to say that someone should not criticize someone else because he or she is just as bad: “You need to get more exercise.” “Look who’s talking!”15now you’re talking said when you think someone’s suggestion is a very good idea16we’re/you’re talking (about) something a)used to tell someone what will be necessary in order to do or get what he or she is asking you about: For a new set of tires, you’re talking $250. b)used in conversation to emphasize or remind someone that a particular kind of thing is involved in a situation: We’re talking about matters of national security.17I’m talking to you! used when you are angry because the person you are talking to is not paying attention to you18talk somebody’s ear off to talk too much to someone19something is like talking to a brick wall used to say that it is difficult and annoying to try to speak with someone because he or she does not seem to listen to or understand you20that’s what I’m talking about used to say that you strongly agree with what someone has said or like something you have just heard or seen21be talking [usually in questions or negatives] informal if two people are not talking they refuse to talk to each other because they have argued: Pat and Alan are still not talking.22do (all) the talking informal to explain or speak for a group of people in a difficult situation: Just let me do the talking.23talk your way out of something informal to escape from a bad or embarrassing situation by giving explanations, excuses, etc.24talk tough (on something) informal to tell people very strongly what you want from them or what you will do: The president is talking tough on crime.25talk dirty informal to talk in a sexual way to someone in order to make him or her feel sexually excited26talk trash informal to say impolite or offensive things to or about someone, especially to opponents in a sports competition27talk (some) sense into somebody informal to persuade someone to behave in a sensible way: Someone needs to talk sense into Rob before he gets hurt.28talk sense/nonsense informal to say sensible or stupid things29talk shop informal to talk about things that are connected with your work, especially at a social event, in a way that other people find boring30be the booze/drugs/alcohol etc. talking informal used to say that someone is saying something only because he or she have had too much to drink, taken drugs, etc.31talk out of both sides of your mouth disapproving to say opposite things to different people in order to try to please everyone32talk the talk (of somebody/something) to say the things that people expect or think are necessary in a particular situation33talk turkey informal to talk seriously about important things, especially in order to agree on something34be talking through your hat disapproving to talk as if you know about something, when in fact you do not35talk smack informal to criticize someone or something in an unpleasant way36talk a blue streak old-fashioned informal to talk very quickly, without stoppingtalk around something phrasal verb to discuss a problem without really dealing with the important parts of ittalk back phrasal verb to answer someone rudely after he or she has criticized you or told you to do something: talk back to Don’t talk back to your father!talk down phrasal verb1talk somebody/something ↔ down to give instructions on a radio to a pilot so that they can bring an aircraft to the ground safely2talk somebody ↔ down to persuade someone to come down from a high place when he or she is threatening to jump and kill himself or herself3talk somebody/something ↔ down to say things that make someone or something seem unsuccessful, boring, bad, etc. OPP talk uptalk down to somebody phrasal verb to talk to someone as if he or she were stupid when in fact this is not true SYN patronize: Kids hate it when you talk down to them.talk somebody into something phrasal verb to persuade someone to do something: Why did I let you talk me into this?talk somebody into doing something Linda finally talked me into buying a new car.talk something ↔ out phrasal verb informal to talk about a problem in order to solve it: There are still a lot of details that we need to talk out.talk somebody out of something phrasal verb to persuade someone not to do something: talk somebody out of doing something Can’t you talk them out of selling the house?talk something ↔ over phrasal verb to discuss a problem or situation with someone before you decide what to do: Don’t worry – we have plenty of time to talk it over.talk something over with somebody I’m going to have to talk it over with Dale first. Let’s talk things over next week.talk through phrasal verb1talk something ↔ through to discuss all of something so that you are sure you understand it: They need to meet again to talk through their plans.2talk somebody through something to give someone instructions on how to do something by giving a little information at a time: Tech support talked me through the software installation.talk somebody/something ↔ up phrasal verb to say things that make someone or something seem successful, interesting, good, etc. OPP talk down: The administration has been eager to talk up the deal. verb | noun talktalk2 ●●● S1 W1 noun 1CONVERSATION [countable] a conversation: After a long talk, we decided to break up. Rob and I had a really good talk last night.talk about I think it’s time we had a talk about your future here in the company.talk with Her talk with Eddie had convinced her he was telling the truth.2FORMAL DISCUSSIONS talks [plural] formally organized discussions between governments, organizations, etc.: The talks have reached an important stage.talk with Talks with the rebels have failed.talk about talks about the future of the Middle East The president held talks with Chinese officials.peace/trade/budget etc. talks The peace talks look promising. Talks broke down over money issues.3SPEECH [countable] a speech or lecture: an entertaining talktalk on/about a talk on local historytalk by a series of talks by well-known writerstalk to a talk to the entire student bodygive/do/deliver a talk Last week, she gave a talk at the University of Minnesota.4DISCUSSION [uncountable] the activity of talking about something, especially something that may not happen or be true, or what is said about it: In those days there was talk if two people lived together without being married. There’s talk of more factory closures in the area. There’s talk that she might resign.5TYPE OF CONVERSATION [uncountable] a particular type of conversation or thing that is talked about: That’s enough of that kind of talk.girl/guy/football etc. talk It’s girl talk – nothing you’d be interested in.6talk is cheap informal used to say that you do not believe someone will do what he or she says7be all talk (and/but no action) spoken to always be talking about what you have done or what you are going to do without ever actually doing anything8be the talk of the town/company etc. to be the person or thing that many people are talking about because they are very interested, excited, shocked, etc.: The trial has been the talk of the campus.9something is only/just talk used to say that something has been talked about, but it is possibly or probably not going to happen: It’s just talk. He’ll never do it. → see also baby talk, pep talk, pillow talk at pillow1 (3), small talk, sweet-talk |
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