to discuss; to converse · chat; discussion

jiāo tán

j+iāo·1st tonet+án·2nd tone

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I was just talking about Tom.

我仅仅是在和Tom交谈。

Man is the only animal that can talk.

人类是唯一能够彼此交谈的动物。

He contrived a means of speaking to Nancy privately.

他用了一些手段来和Nancy私下交谈。

Diplomatic dialogue helped put an end to the conflict.

外交谈判帮助结束了冲突。

Tom wanted to talk to Mary face to face.

汤姆想和玛丽面对面交谈。

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