| 词汇 | thesaurus_articles_to-talk-about-something |
| 语种 | 英语、汉语、英汉翻译、汉英翻译 |
| 释义 | to talk about somethingThese words are used when you want to say what the subject of a conversation is. The most commonly used words are talk about and speak about. Speak about can sometimes imply a more formal or official type of conversation. I don't like talking about my feelings. He is often asked to speak about the decline of global energy supplies. If people talk for a long time about things that are important or that need to be decided, the verb discuss can be used. We need to discuss arrangements for next week. If people discuss something that affects them personally, you can say that they talk it over or talk it through. I need to talk it over with my wife before I accept the job. We're used to talking things through, so we don't have many arguments. When people debate a subject, they discuss it in a formal way, often at a public meeting or in parliament. The bill will be debated in parliament next week. If you mention something, you speak about it quickly, giving little detail or using few words. Your dad mentioned you're looking for a job. If you bring up a subject, you mention it for the first time in a conversation. I feel that I can't bring the subject up without causing an argument. For more words about expressing an opinion or stating a fact, see the article at say. For words about giving someone information, see the article at tell. Related articlesto talk to someone a talk talking a lot |
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