dialogue
Definitions
A conversation between two or more people or sides
对话，交谈
The spoken lines exchanged by characters in a play, film, or novel
（戏剧、电影、小说中的）对白，台词
To take part in a discussion to resolve a problem
对话，协商
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddia- (across, between) + logue (logos = words) = words passing between sides. Note dia- means 'between,' not 'two' — a dialogue can involve many parties, as in 'dialogue between nations.'
Root log still carries 50 more wordsWhy It Means This
The most misunderstood member of the family: dia- is not 'di-' (two). It means 'across' or 'between,' so a dialogue is words flowing back and forth — which is why a dialogue can have many voices, while a monologue (mono- = one) really is a solo speech.
Common Collocations
- 1.open a dialogue展开对话
- 2.constructive dialogue建设性对话
- 3.dialogue between……之间的对话
- 4.engage in dialogue进行对话
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two leaders agreed to open a dialogue on trade.
- 2.
The film's witty dialogue kept the audience laughing.
- 3.
We need to dialogue with the community before deciding.