dialogue
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++di·a·logue (also dialog American English) /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ $ -lɒːɡ, -lɑːɡ/ ●●● S3 noun [countable, uncountable] 1 ALAMa conversation in a book, play, or film 〔书、戏剧或电影中的〕对话，对白 a boring movie full of bad dialog 充满差劲对白的乏味电影 Students were asked to read simple dialogues out loud. 学生被要求大声朗读简单的对话。2 formalDISCUSS a discussion between two groups, countries etc 〔两个群体、国家等之间的〕讨论，对话，意见交换dialogue between/with There is a need for constructive dialogue between leaders. 领导人之间需要进行建设性的对话。 → monologue
Examples from the Corpus
dialogue• Occasionally the child makes a comment, and the two may engage in brief dialogue.• Most saw the current boss as more of a threat then an ally: There can be no meaningful dialogue between us.• The movie has almost no dialogue.• This explicit treatment of his own life as data is further exemplified by his treatment of dialogue.• The dialogue between the genes and their surroundings is understood to some extent, but we need to know far more.• The dialogue tends toward the insipid.• The dialogue was very constructive, co-operative and helpful.dialogue between/with• The Parents' Action Committee was continually frustrated in its attempts to seek a dialogue with the Council.• You, the climber, are not important, was what the mocking dialogue with your peers stressed.• Invent, too, some dialogue between Androcles and the lion.• Kim Il Sung also found the dialogue with the South to be beneficial, especially in breaking out of his diplomatic isolation.• Such, again, is the dialogue between civilization and civilizations of which we shall hear so much in this book.• These changes are shifting the character of the dialogue between the course team and the validation panel.• When their paintings are hung together the dialogue between them is very clear.Origin dialogue (1100-1200) Old French Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai “to talk to someone”di·a·logue nounChineseSyllable
a conversation a Corpus or film book, play, in
dialogue
di‧a‧logue
(also dialog American English) /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ $ -lɒːɡ, -lɑːɡ/ noun [uncountable and countable]
a boring movie full of bad dialog
Students were asked to read simple dialogues out loud.
2. formal a discussion between two groups, countries etc
dialogue between/with
There is a need for constructive dialogue between leaders.
⇨ monologue
di‧a‧logue
(also dialog American English) /ˈdaɪəlɒɡ $ -lɒːɡ, -lɑːɡ/ noun [uncountable and countable] Date: 1100-1200
Language: Old French
Origin: Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai 'to talk to someone'
1. a conversation in a book, play, or film:Language: Old French
Origin: Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai 'to talk to someone'
2. formal a discussion between two groups, countries etc
dialogue between/with
⇨ monologue
also
discussion a detailed conversation about sth that is considered to be important 指重要事情的讨论、谈论、商讨 ：◆ Discussions are still taking place between the two leaders. 两位领导人仍在进行讨论。 conversation a talk, usually a private or informal one, involving two people or a small group; the activity of talking in this way 通常指私下的或非正式的交谈、谈话 ：◆ a telephone conversation 电话交谈 dialogue conversations in a book, play or film 指书、戏剧或电影中的对话、对白 ：◆ The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue. 这部小说描述多，对话少。 A dialogue is also a formal discussion between two groups, especially when they are trying to solve a problem or end a dispute.* dialogue 亦指两个团体间为解决问题或结束争端进行的正式对话、讨论、交换意见 ：◆ The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue. 总统告诉等候的记者，刚才进行了一次富有建设性的对话。 talk a conversation or discussion, often one about a problem or sth important for the people involved 常指对有关人员就某个问题或重要的事情进行的交谈、谈话、讨论、商讨 ：◆ I had a long talk with my boss about my career prospects. 我和老板就我的事业前景进行了一次长谈。 debate 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. 指公共集会上或议会里就某问题进行的、常以表决结束的辩论 ：◆ a debate on prison reform 关于监狱制度改革的辩论 consultation a formal discussion between groups of people before a decision is made about sth 指团体间在决策前进行的咨询、商讨、磋商 ：◆ There have been extensive consultations between the two countries. 两国之间进行了广泛磋商。 chat a friendly informal conversation; informal talking 指友好的非正式交谈、聊天 NOTE The countable use of chat is especially British English.* chat 作可数名词尤用于英式英语 ：◆ I just called in for a chat about the kids. 我只是打电话来随便聊聊孩子的事情。 gossip a conversation about other people and their private lives 指关于他人及其私生活的闲谈、闲聊、说长道短 ：◆ We had a good gossip about the boss. 我们讲了好一会儿老板的闲话。
Patterns
a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossip about stha discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultation on sthin (close) discussion/conversation/dialogue/debate/consultationwith sbto have a discussion/conversation/dialogue/talk/debate/consultation/chat/gossipwith sbto hold a discussion/conversation/debate/consultation