"strike up a conversation" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 搭訕
• 開始交談

Definition

與不認識的人友好地開始交談，或主動發起一段談話。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

屬於半正式、友好用語，常用於結識新朋友。常和「試著」、「終於」等字連用。不限於陌生人，也可用於熟人間。避免用於正式或書面情境。

Examples

He tried to strike up a conversation with the new student.

他試圖和新同學**搭訕**。

It can be hard to strike up a conversation with strangers.

和陌生人**搭訕**可能很難。

She always knows how to strike up a conversation at a party.

她總是知道在派對上如何**搭訕**。

If you want to make friends, just strike up a conversation about something you both like.

如果你想交朋友，就**搭訕**聊聊你們共同喜歡的事情。

I never know how to strike up a conversation when I meet someone new.

我每次遇見新人都不知道怎麼**搭訕**。

He managed to strike up a conversation with the woman sitting next to him on the train.

他成功和坐在他旁邊的女士**搭訕**了。