"wax eloquent" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 侃侃而谈
• 高谈阔论

Definition

以非常富有表现力、热情或有说服力的方式说话，通常持续一段时间，有时带着激情。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该表达较正式，有文学色彩。常用来形容某人以极具热情或感染力的方式谈论某事，强调说话的激情与表现力。

Examples

He loves to wax eloquent about his travels.

他喜欢**侃侃而谈**他的旅行。

She began to wax eloquent at the meeting.

她在会议上开始**高谈阔论**。

When talking about animals, he can wax eloquent for hours.

谈到动物时，他可以**侃侃而谈**好几个小时。

Ask her about history, and she’ll wax eloquent every time.

只要一谈到历史，她总是会**高谈阔论**。

He tends to wax eloquent whenever someone mentions football.

只要有人提到足球，他就会**侃侃而谈**。

You should have heard him wax eloquent about his kids at the party.

你本该听听他在派对上**高谈阔论**自己孩子的事。