"on talking terms" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 說話 (保持聯絡)

Definition

如果兩個人是“on talking terms”，他們願意說話，至少保持最基本的聯絡，即使關係不親密。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

通常用於描述爭吵後，兩人漸漸恢復基本聯絡或中立關係。'not on talking terms'表示完全不聯絡，比單純說'聊天'更正式。

Examples

They are finally on talking terms after their big argument.

他们大吵一架后终于又**说话了**。

My sister and I are not on talking terms right now.

我和我妹妹现在不是**说话**的状态。

Are you on talking terms with your old friend again?

你又和老朋友**说话**了吗？

We had a falling out, but we're at least on talking terms now.

我们吵架了，但现在至少还**能说上话**。

It's awkward at family events because my cousins aren't on talking terms.

家族聚会有点尴尬，因为我表兄弟们现在不是**说话的关系**。

If you're on talking terms, maybe you can help us clear things up.

如果你还和他**说话**，也许能帮我们解决问题。