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consultation noun
⇨ discussion (consultations between the two countries) ⇨ interview 1 (a 30-minute consultation) discussion noun discussion ♦︎ conversation ♦︎ dialogue ♦︎ talk ♦︎ debate ♦︎ consultation ♦︎ chat ♦︎ gossip ♦︎ chatter ♦︎ exchangeThese are all words for an occasion when people talk about sth. 这些词均表示谈论、讨论。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / chatter / an exchange about sth◆a discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate / consultation on sth◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / an exchange with sb◆a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a debate / a consultation / an exchange between two people / groups◆in (close) discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate / consultation with sb◆to have a discussion / a conversation / a dialogue / a talk / a debate / a consultation / a chat / a gossip / an exchange◆to hold a discussion / conversation / debate / consultation◆to be involved in / join in / participate in / take part in / engage in (a) discussion / conversation / dialogue / debate◆to get into (a) discussion / conversation with sb◆to conclude / end / continue a discussion / conversation / debate◆to break off a discussion / conversation■ discussion [countable, uncountable] an occasion when people talk in detail about sth that is considered to be important; the process of talking with sb about sth important 讨论；商讨◆Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders.两位领导人仍在进行讨论。◆We will choose a different topic for discussion each week.我们将每周选一个不同的题目进行讨论。◆After considerable discussion, they decided to accept our offer.经反复商讨后，他们决定接受我们的报价。◆The plans have been under discussion (= being talked about) for a year now.这些计划至今已经讨论一年了。◆We can use the draft document as a basis for discussion.我们可以用这份文件草案作为讨论的基点。 see also discuss ⇨ talk ■ conversation [countable, uncountable] an occasion when two people or a small group talk about sth, especially in a private or informal way; the activity of talking in this way （私下或非正式的）交谈，谈话◆a telephone conversation电话交谈◆He struggled to keep the conversation going.他竭力使谈话继续进行。◆The conversation turned to gardening.话题转到了园艺上。◆The main topic of conversation was the likely outcome of the election.谈话的主题是选举可能出现的结果。◆Don was deep in conversation with the girl on his right.唐与他右边的女孩在专心交谈。◆I tried to make polite conversation (= to speak in order to appear polite).我设法说些应酬话。◆ (BrE) I got into conversation with a man on the bus.我在公共汽车上跟一个男人攀谈起来。◆ (NAmE) I got into a conversation with a man on the bus.我在公共汽车上跟一个男人攀谈起来。■ dialogue (NAmE also dialog) /ˈdaɪəlɒg; NAmE ˈdaɪəlɔːg, ˈdaɪəlɑːg/ [uncountable, countable] conversations in a book, play or film; a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute （书、戏剧或电影中的）对话，对白；（尤指为解决问题或结束争端而进行的）对话◆The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue.这部小说中描述多，对话少。◆Learners are asked to listen to three short dialogues.要求学习者听三段简短对话。◆The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue.总统告诉等候的记者，刚刚进行了一次建设性的对话。■ talk [countable] a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or sth important for the people involved 交谈；谈话；讨论◆I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects.我就自己的事业前景跟老板作了一次长谈。◆She looked worried so we had a talk.她看上去忧心忡忡，于是我们谈了谈。 see also talk ⇨ talk verb ■ debate [countable, uncountable] a formal discussion of an issue at a public meeting or in a parliament. In a debate two or more speakers express opposing views and then there is often a vote on the issue （在公共集会上或议会里就某议题进行的、常以表决结束的）辩论◆a debate on prison reform关于监狱改革的辩论◆The prime minister opened the debate (= was the first to speak).首相在辩论中率先发言。◆After a long debate, Congress approved the proposal.经过长时间的辩论，国会通过了这项提案。◆The motion under debate (= being discussed) was put to a vote.辩论中的动议已经付诸表决。 see also debate ⇨ talk verb ■ consultation /ˌkɒnslˈteɪʃn; NAmE ˌkɑːnslˈteɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about sth; the act of discussing sth in this way （决策前各团体对有关事项的）协商，磋商◆There have been extensive consultations between the two countries.两国之间进行了广泛的磋商。◆The decision was taken after close consultation with local residents.这项决定是在与当地居民仔细磋商后作出的。◆A consultation period will be required.将需要一段磋商时间。 see also consult ⇨ talk verb ■ chat [uncountable, countable] informal talking; a friendly informal conversation 闲谈；聊天◆ (especially BrE) I just called in for a chat about the kids.我打电话来只是想随便聊聊孩子的事情。◆That's enough chat from me－on with the music!我不多说了，继续听音乐吧！ⓘ The countable use of chat is especially British English. * chat作可数名词时尤用于英式英语。 see also chat ⇨ chat verb ■ gossip [countable, usually singular] a conversation about other people and their private lives 说长道短；闲聊◆We had a good gossip about the boss.我们讲了一会儿老板的闲话。 see also gossip ⇨ chat verb , gossip ⇨ speaker noun 1 ■ chatter [uncountable] continuous rapid informal talk about things that are not important 唠叨的话；喋喋不休的话◆Jane's constant chatter was beginning to annoy him.简没完没了的唠叨开始让他心烦。 see also chatter ⇨ chat verb ■ exchange [countable] a short conversation or an angry argument （简短的）交谈，对话；争论◆There was only time for a brief exchange.只有简短交谈的时间。◆There was a heated exchange between the parents and the school managers.家长与校方发生了激烈的争论。 see also exchange ⇨ replace verb 2 interview1 noun a TV interview 电视采访a job interview 求职面试interview ♦︎ interrogation ♦︎ audience ♦︎ consultationThese are all words for a meeting at which sb is asked for their opinions or advice, or asked questions. 这些词均表示会见、询问、面谈。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an interview / an audience / a consultation with sb◆an in-depth interview / consultation◆a police interview / interrogation◆to have / request an interview / an audience / a consultation◆to give / grant sb an interview / an audience / a consultation◆to carry out / conduct an interview / interrogation◆interview / interrogation procedures / techniques■ interview /ˈɪntəvjuː; NAmE ˈɪntərvjuː/ [countable] a meeting (often a public one) at which a journalist asks sb questions in order to find out their opinions; a private meeting between people when questions are asked and answered （常指公开的）记者采访，访谈；（私下的）面谈，会谈◆He's a very private man and rarely gives interviews (= agrees to answer questions).他是个很内向的人，很少接受采访。◆The survey team carried out over 200 interviews with retired people.民意调查组同退休人士进行了200多次面谈。 see also interview ⇨ question verb ■ interrogation [uncountable, countable] the process of asking sb a lot of questions, especially in an aggressive way, in order to get information; an occasion on which this is done 讯问；审问；盘问◆He confessed after four days under interrogation.他在受讯问四天之后招认了。◆She hated her parents' endless interrogations about where she'd been.她讨厌父母没完没了地盘问她去哪里了。 see also interrogate ⇨ question verb ■ audience [countable] a formal meeting with an important person （与要人的）会见；觐见◆The Pope granted her a private audience.教皇私下接见了她。■ consultation [countable] a meeting with an expert, especially a doctor, to get advice or treatment （向专家请教的）咨询会；（尤指）就诊◆A 30-minute consultation will cost £50.就诊30分钟要花50英镑。 see also consult ⇨ ask verb 1 |