"engage in small talk" 怎么发音
expression
en-GAYJ in SMAWL TAWK
en-GAYJ in SMAWL TAWK
释义
To start or participate in light, casual conversations about topics like the weather or daily life, rather than serious subjects.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ɛnˈɡeɪdʒ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈsmɔɫ/ /ˈtɔk
英式英语
ɛnɡˈeɪdʒ/ /ˈɪn/ /smˈɔːl/ /tˈɔːk
简化发音
美式
en-GAYJ in SMAWL TAWK
英式
en-GAYJ in SMAWL TAWK
语境中听
It's polite to engage in small talk with new colleagues.
She doesn't like to engage in small talk at parties.
We usually engage in small talk before starting the meeting.
He tried to engage in small talk with the taxi driver, but got only short answers.