talk
名詞
定義 talk 名詞
- B1Countable(可數名詞)
a conversation between two or more people, often focusing on a specific topic
對話；談話
I suggested he have a talk with his tutor about the progress of his thesis.
我建議他與他的導師談談他的論文進展。
We need to have a talk with the manager regarding the budget issues of this project.
我們需要與經理談談這個項目的預算問題。
She had a talk with her colleague about the new strategy.
她與她的同事談了談新策略。
- B2Countable(可數名詞)
a formal speech given to an audience to inform or educate them on a particular subject
演講；講座
He will give a talk on the issue of environmental protection.
他將就環境保護問題發表一場演講。
The professor gave an excellent talk on artificial intelligence at the conference.
教授在會議上就人工智慧發表了一場精彩的演講。
Our school invited an expert to give a talk about healthy eating.
我們學校邀請了一位專家來就健康飲食進行演講。
- C2Uncountable(不可數名詞)
the act of discussing possible future events or situations, or the topic of such discussions
傳言；議論
There is much talk about the company restructuring.
有很多關於公司重組的傳言。
The talk is all about the potential impact of the new policies.
現在的議論都圍繞著新政策的潛在影響。
The talk now is focused on how to improve sales performance.
現在的討論集中在如何提高銷售業績。
片語 talk 名詞
- talks
Formal and serious discussions regarding a significant matter, typically aimed at reaching decisions or agreements.
會談（專指對重要議題進行的商誰）
• The talks regarding the fuel crisis took place in Madrid.
關於燃料危機的會談在馬德里舉行。
動詞
定義 talk 動詞
speech(說話)
- A1Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to articulate words aloud; to converse with someone
說話；談論；交談
They talked about the marketing strategy at the meeting.
他們在會議上討論了行銷策略。
She began to talk to her new friend.
她開始和她的新朋友交談。
This child can talk fluently in English.
這個小孩能用英語流利地說話。
discussion(討論)
- B2Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to engage in discussions with someone, typically to resolve a conflict or reach an agreement
協商；商議
They are talking to resolve the contract dispute.
他們正在協商以解決合同糾紛。
We need to talk with the supplier about adjusting the price.
我們需要與供應商商談調整價格。
The government is willing to talk with the opposition.
政府願意與反對派進行商談。
presentation(演講)
- B2Intransitive(不及物動詞)
to deliver a speech or lecture on a specific subject
演講；講述
The writer will be talking about his latest work at the literary festival.
這位作家將在文學節上談論他的最新作品。
The scientists will be talking about the latest research results at the symposium.
科學家們將在研討會上談論最新的研究成果。
The tour guide talked about the historical landmark to us.
導遊向我們講述了這個歷史地標。
片語 talk 動詞
- talk business, politics, etc.
To engage in a discussion about a specific topic, such as business or politics.
談論商業、政治等特定話題。
• During lunch, they started to talk politics, and the atmosphere became a bit tense.
午餐時，他們開始談論政治，氣氛變得有點緊張。
成語
- talk the hind leg(s) off a donkey
To talk excessively and without pausing for a considerable duration.
喋喋不休
• Once he started talking about his trip, he practically talked the hind legs off a donkey.
他一旦開始談論他的旅行，就幾乎滔滔不絕地講個不停。
- talk dirty
To use explicit or vulgar language to describe sexual acts to another person.
講下流話
• In intimate relationships, some people enjoy using explicit language to heighten the mood.
在親密關係中，有些人喜歡使用露骨的語言來提升氣氛。
- talk the talk ... walk the walk
This idiom is used to describe someone whose actions do not align with their stated beliefs or intentions.
指某人言行不一，說一套做一套。
• That politician always talks a big game during campaigns, but after taking office, he fails to deliver on his promises; he really talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk.
那位政治人物在競選期間總是說得天花亂墜，但上任後卻未能兌現承諾；他確實是說一套做一套。
- talk nonsense
To express ideas or statements that are illogical, unreasonable, or without any clear meaning.
胡說
• He was drunk last night and was just talking nonsense.
他昨晚喝醉了，一直在胡言亂語。
- talk a blue streak
To speak rapidly and continuously without pausing.
口若懸河
• The politician talked a blue streak about his policies during the speech.
這位政治家在演講中滔滔不絕地談論他的政策。
- talk sense
To speak in a reasonable, logical, and practical manner.
說得合情合理
• After a heated argument, he finally started to talk sense.
在一場激烈的爭論後，他終於開始說些理智的話了。
- talk turkey
To discuss a matter with honesty and directness.
坦誠且直接地討論某事
• We need to talk turkey about your recent performance.
我們需要坦誠地談談你最近的表現。
- talk through your hat
To speak about something without having adequate knowledge or understanding.
胡說八道
• He knows nothing about this issue but is talking through his hat.
他對這個問題一無所知，卻在胡說八道。
- talk shop
To discuss one's job or professional matters with colleagues, typically outside of work hours.
（與同事在工作時間外）談論自己的工作。
• Even at a party, they couldn't help but talk shop.
即使在派對上，他們也忍不住談論工作。
- talk about ...
Used to emphasize that something is very noticeable or remarkable in the way described.
真是…！(用於強調)
• The service at this restaurant is terrible; we waited half an hour for our food. Talk about poor service!
這家餐廳的服務太糟糕了；我們等了半個小時才上菜。真是糟糕的服務！
- Look who's talking!
This idiom is used to retort when someone criticizes you for a fault or behavior that they themselves exhibit.
你也不一樣！
• "You're always late!" "Oh, look who's talking!"
「你總是遲到！」「哦，看看是誰在說話！」
- talk someone's head off
To talk to someone for an extended period, often in a loud or incessant manner.
對（某人）喋喋不休
• I ran into her at the party yesterday, and she talked my head off about all her new plans.
我昨天在派對上遇到她，她不停地跟我講她的所有新計劃。
- talking of someone/something
Used to indicate that the current topic of conversation is about a particular person or thing.
說起，談起
• Talking of the weather, it's absolutely beautiful today.
說到天氣，今天真是美極了。
- look who's talking!
Used to express that someone is criticizing another person for a fault they themselves possess; often used in a sarcastic manner.
你也不是一樣！
• "You're always late!" he said angrily. "Oh, look who's talking! You're often late yourself, aren't you?"
「你總是遲到！」他生氣地說。「哦，看看誰在說話！你自己不也常常遲到嗎？」
- give someone something to talk about
to cause a situation that people will find interesting or shocking enough to talk about; to provide someone with a topic for discussion.
提供話題給（某人）
• She wore that outlandish dress, which gave everyone something to talk about.
她穿了那件古怪的裙子，讓大家有了談論的話題。
- be all talk (and no action)
Describes a person who makes promises or boasts about doing things but never follows through with action.
光說不做
• He always talks about starting a business, but so far it's all just talk; he's all talk and no action.
他總是說要創業，但到目前為止都只是說說而已；他光說不練。
- be like talking to a brick wall
This idiom describes a situation where someone is not listening or responding to what is being said.
對牛彈琴
• I tried to explain the problem to him, but it was like talking to a brick wall.
我試著向他解釋這個問題，但就像對牛彈琴一樣。
- be the talk of somewhere
to be the main topic of conversation in a specific location
成為某地人們談論的焦點或話題
• The new restaurant became the talk of the town as soon as it opened.
這家新餐廳一開業就成為了全城熱議的話題。
- talk some sense into sb
To persuade someone to think and behave more rationally; to encourage someone to be reasonable.
劝人三思而後行
• He's determined to quit his job, I need to talk some sense into him.
他決心要辭職，我需要勸他理智一點。
- talk smack
To make critical or insulting remarks, especially towards an opponent.
詹語漆責，出言不道德（尤指對對手）
• Before the game, both teams were talking smack to each other.
比賽前，兩支隊伍互相放狠話。
- talk the talk
To speak or behave confidently, creating the impression that one is highly skilled and knowledgeable in their area of expertise.
語氣自信，令人覺得對某事很內行。
• He always talks the talk, but when it comes to actually doing the work, he never delivers.
他總是說得頭頭是道，但當真正要做事時，他從來沒有兌現。
- talk tough
To speak in a forceful and intimidating manner intended to make others feel threatened or fearful.
語氣強硬，令人生惧
• Although he talks tough to the media, he is actually willing to compromise in private.
儘管他對媒體說話強硬，但實際上他私下願意妥協。
- talk your way out of something
To use persuasive language to avoid a responsibility, obligation, or difficult situation.
透過說服或辯解來避免做某事或擺脫困境。
• He tried to talk his way out of working overtime this weekend.
他試圖說服別人讓他不用在這個週末加班。
- be the talk of the town
to be the subject of widespread conversation or gossip; to be a popular topic of discussion
成為眾人談論的焦點；成為熱門話題
• The newly opened restaurant quickly became the talk of the town.
新開的餐廳迅速成為鎮上的熱門話題。
片語動詞 talk
- talk something down
to describe something in a manner that diminishes its significance or seriousness.
貶低；貶弱
• Even though the issue was quite serious, the teacher chose to talk it down so that the students wouldn't feel too anxious.
儘管問題相當嚴重，老師選擇低調處理，以免學生感到過於焦慮。
- talk around something
to refrain from addressing something directly in conversation
避重就轻；避開不談
• He always tries to talk around the issue, steering our discussions toward other topics during meetings.
他總是試圖避開這個問題，在會議中將我們的討論引導到其他話題上。
- talk something over
to converse about an issue or circumstance with someone, typically to gather their opinion or seek guidance before reaching a decision.
商量或討論（在做出決定前）
• Before signing the contract, we need to talk over all the terms carefully.
在簽署合約之前，我們需要仔細討論所有條款。
- talk something out
to thoroughly discuss an issue or plan so as to reach a resolution or consensus
經由協商消除（分歧）或解決（問題）
• They sat down to talk things out and resolve their differences.
他們坐下來談一談，以解決他們的分歧。
- talk something up
to discuss something with enthusiasm and excitement.
熱情地談論；宣揚
• He always talks up his movie project, getting everyone excited.
他總是熱情地談論他的電影項目，讓每個人都感到興奮。
- talk someone out of something
to convince an individual to refrain from doing something
勸說（某人）不要做某事
• She tried to talk him out of going to that dangerous place.
她試圖說服他不要去那個危險的地方。
- talk someone round
to convince someone to accept your viewpoint or to comply with your wishes
勸服（某人）
• He eventually talked her round to accepting the proposal.
他最終說服她接受了這個提議。
- talk someone into something
to convince someone to undertake a particular action
勸說某人做某事
• They managed to talk her into entering the competition.
他們成功說服她參加比賽。
- talk about something/doing something
to contemplate or arrange to undertake something in the future
考慮；計畫
• We often talk about our plans for a trip next year.
我們經常談論明年旅行的計劃。
- talk at someone
to address someone without paying attention to their response or giving them a chance to contribute
對人自言自語
• During the meeting, he talked at us incessantly, completely disregarding our thoughts.
在會議中，他滔滔不絕地對我們說話，完全忽視了我們的想法。
- talk someone down
to communicate in a loud or continuous manner to hinder another person from speaking
大聲嚎嚧使人無法發言
• In arguments, he always attempts to talk over others loudly to suppress their voices.
在爭論中，他總是試圖大聲說話來壓制別人的聲音。
- talk down to someone
to speak to an individual in a condescending manner, implying they are less capable or significant.
用自高自大的語氣對某人說話
• He always talks down to me, making me feel worthless.
他總是對我說話高高在上，讓我覺得自己一無是處。
- talk something through
to thoroughly discuss every aspect of something, usually prior to reaching a decision
兩人充分討論
• It's best to talk through all the circumstances before we make an irreversible decision.
在我們做出不可逆轉的決定之前，最好先討論所有的情況。