chat
v.intr.(不及物动词)
chat.ted,chat.ting,chats
To converse in an easy, familiar manner; talk lightly and casually.
闲谈:轻松随便地进行交谈;闲谈,聊天
n.(名词)
An informal, light conversation.
闲谈:非正式的、轻松的谈话
Any of several birds known for their chattering call, as of the generaSaxicola or Icteria.
鸣禽:以啁啾声著名的鸟类,如石鸟 属或 巨鸟 属
<常用词组>chat up
To engage (someone) in light, casual talk:
与…攀谈或搭讪:
例句:
.He would be . . . chatting up folks from Kansas.(Vanity Fair)
.他总是在和美国堪萨斯州来的人搭讪.(名利场)
来源:
Middle English chatten [to jabber]
中古英语 chatten [急促而含混不清地说]
alteration of chateren * see chatter
chateren的变化 *参见 chatter