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

• We stood around making small talk.
  我们站在一块儿闲聊。
• 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。
• They exchange small talk and gossip.
  他们会闲聊，交流八卦消息。
• I don't like going to parties because I can't stand small talk.
  我不喜欢参加聚会，因为我不能忍受那些寒暄的话。
• To make small talk successfully, you should know how to make them.
  为了使得谈话成功，你应该知道怎样去进行闲聊。
• There's a lot of small talk going around this town.
  有许多闲话在这个镇上流传。
• Romances and friendships begin with small talk.
  爱情和友谊都始于闲聊。
• I made some small talk before asking her out.
  约她出去之前，我和她聊了点家常。
• Perhaps the safest of all small talk topics is the weather.
  因此，或许天气可说是最安全的闲聊话题了。
• 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。