chatterbox
chatterbox — 名詞
- chatterboxsingular
- chatterboxesplural
1. someone, often a child, who speaks almost nonstop and always has something more
話匣子
愛不停說話的人，常指小孩
someone, often a child, who speaks almost nonstop and always has something more to say
By breakfast, Obi was already a chatterbox and had told us three stories.
到了早餐時間，Obi 早就是個話匣子，已經跟我們說了三個故事。
pattern: be a chatterbox
Once the class trip began, Yuna turned into a chatterbox beside Hana.
班上旅行一開始，坐在 Hana 旁邊的 Yuna 就變成了話匣子。
pattern: turn into a chatterbox
The quiet toddler becomes a chatterbox whenever Grandpa brings out old photos.
那個平常安靜的幼兒只要外公拿出舊照片，就會變成小話匣子。
At sleepovers, Tyler is such a chatterbox that nobody falls asleep early.
到了過夜派對時，Tyler 話多得像個話匣子，沒有人早早睡著。
Even on the bus home, Gita stayed a chatterbox and questioned everyone.
就連在回家的公車上，Gita 也一直像個話匣子，不停追問大家。
- talker
broader and more neutral; can simply describe someone who talks a lot
- blabbermouth
more strongly negative; often suggests careless talk or revealing secrets
- chatty person
friendlier and less judgmental; suggests easy social talk
- conversationalist
more positive and more formal; emphasizes skill in conversation
- quiet person
someone who usually says little
- listener
someone who pays attention instead of doing most of the talking
文法句型
be a chatterbox
such a chatterbox
turn into a chatterbox
little chatterbox
用法筆記
Usually used playfully or with mild criticism, especially for children. When it describes an adult, it often suggests their talking is hard to stop rather than skillful or welcome.