small talk

英 [ˈsmɔːl tɔːk]

美 [ˈsmɔːl tɔːk]

n.  寒暄; 闲谈; 聊天

牛津词典

noun

• 寒暄；闲谈；聊天
  polite conversation about ordinary or unimportant subjects, especially at social occasions

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 闲谈;闲聊
  Small talkis polite conversation about unimportant things that people make at social occasions.
  1. Smiling for the cameras, the two men strained to make small- talk.
     两名男士微笑着面对镜头，东拉西扯着。

英英释义

noun

• light informal conversation for social occasions
  Synonym:chitchatchit-chatchit chatgabgabfestgossiptittle-tattlechin wagchin-wagchin waggingchin-waggingcauserie

双语例句

• The conversation drifts into small talk, and Margot reappears, telling us our time is up.
  我们的谈话转为了闲谈，玛戈特再次出现，她告诉我们时间到了。
• If the potential friend responds warmly and you believe you are both enjoying the small talk, you may want to take another step.
  如果这个潜在的朋友对你进行了热情的回应，那么你就能相信你们都在享受这个简短的交谈，这时你就可以进行下一步了。
• Yes, but I did not ask you here for small talk, Thereon.
  是的，但我不是请你来闲谈的，塞隆。
• Carol's stunning looks and talent in making small talk are good for Jack's business.
  卡罗尔迷人的外貌和与人聊天的本事对杰克的生意有益。
• Engage in small talk with company representatives, but avoid controversial topics.
  和公司代表小谈，但是回避有争议的问题。
• We had a small talk.
  我们闲聊一会儿。
• If you make small talk with strangers, be positive and pleasant.
  和陌生人聊天时，要态度积极、令人愉快。
• You might engage in small talk and make a remark about the weather, your job or current events.
  你与对方闲聊，提及天气、你的工作或是时事。
• Romances and friendships begin with small talk.
  爱情和友谊都始于闲聊。
• We stood around making small talk.
  我们站在一块儿闲聊。