monologue
UK/'mɔnәlɔ^/US
IELTSGREC2
Definitions
n.
A long speech by one person, especially in a play or performance
独白；长篇独自讲话
n.
A lengthy one-sided talk that shuts others out
（不让他人插话的）独白式长篇大论
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmono- (one) + -logue (Greek logos, 'speech') = one person's speech. The opposite of dialogue (dia- 'between' + logos): instead of two voices going back and forth, a single voice holds the floor.
Root log still carries 50 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.dramatic monologue戏剧独白
- 2.interior monologue内心独白
- 3.launch into a monologue滔滔不绝地讲起来
- 4.opening monologue开场独白
Example Sentences
- 1.
The actor delivered a powerful five-minute monologue.
- 2.
His apology turned into a self-pitying monologue.
- 3.
The host opened the show with a comic monologue.