| 单词 | tete-a-tete |
| 释义 | tete-a-tete (once / 16303 pages) nadj A tete-a-tete might be a casual chat, but it's more likely to be a formal conversation or meeting between only two people. If your boss requests a tete-a-tete with you, she means that she wants to have a meeting, just the two of you. Maybe you'll get a raise at the tete-a-tete — or maybe you're in trouble. You could schedule a tete-a-tete with your college adviser or plan to sit down with your roommate and have a tete-a-tete about the dirty dishes in the sink. The leaders of warring countries might also try to settle disputes through a tete-a-tete. In French, tête-à-tête literally means "head to head." WORD FAMILYtete-a-tete USAGE EXAMPLESDuring his tete-a-tete with Theresa, Ford displayed a godlike power over the hosts; no magic words to freeze them. New York Times(Oct 23, 2016) The CID’s attempts to arrange a tête-à-tête in Dhaka with these individuals—Indian and Sri Lankan nationals—have been unsuccessful. Economist(Sep 23, 2016) This tête-à-tête has been dominated by Chelsea over recent years, to the extent that Arsenal had not managed a goal since January 2013. The Guardian(Sep 24, 2016) 1n a private conversation between two people Hypo|Hyper pillow talk intimate conversation between lovers (typically occurring in bed) conversation the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. 2n small sofa that seats two people Syn|Hyper love seat, loveseat, vis-a-vis couch, lounge, sofa an upholstered seat for more than one person 3adj involving two persons; intimately private a tete-a-tete supper Syn head-to-head private confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy |
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