conversational
UK/kɒnvə'seɪʃ(ə)n(ə)l/US/.kɒnvә'seiʃәnl/
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Definitions
adj.
Relating to conversation; informal and chatty in style.
对话的；口语化的，随意交谈式的。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconversationtogether, with
+
-alturn
=conversational
conversation + -al = relating to conversation. A conversational tone sounds like everyday talk rather than formal writing. See conversation.
Common Collocations
- 1.conversational tone对话语气
- 2.conversational style对话风格
- 3.conversational French日常法语对话
Example Sentences
- 1.
The book is written in a relaxed, conversational tone.
- 2.
She speaks conversational French after a year abroad.