dialogue
/ˈdaɪəlɒɡ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg -ˌläg/ (ame, mw)
dialogue — 名詞
- dialoguesingular
- dialoguesplural
1. the spoken lines that characters deliver in a written story, a film, or a theatr
對白
劇本或影視作品中的台詞
the spoken lines that characters deliver in a written story, a film, or a theatrical work, composed by the author or screenwriter.
Mira had to learn all her dialogue for the school play before the weekend.
Mira 必須在週末前背熟學校話劇的所有對白。
collocation: learn (one's) dialogue
The film's dialogue sounded unnatural and made the actors appear stiff.
那部電影的對白聽起來很不自然，讓演員顯得僵硬。
The playwright spent weeks polishing the dialogue between the two main characters.
劇作家花了數週時間打磨兩位主角之間的對白。
Critics praised the short story for its sharp, realistic dialogue in the scenes between the detective and the grieving mother.
評論家讚揚這篇短篇小說在偵探與悲傷母親之間的場景中，對白既犀利又寫實。
文法句型
dialogue + between
lines of dialogue
用法筆記
In this sense dialogue is usually uncountable (e.g. "the dialogue is excellent") but can be countable when referring to a specific exchange within a work: "a short dialogue between the lovers."
常見錯誤
2. formal exchanges between countries, political groups, or organizations that aim
對話；會談
國家或團體間的正式協商
formal exchanges between countries, political groups, or organizations that aim to settle a dispute or achieve a deal.
The two countries agreed to resume diplomatic dialogue after months of tension.
經過數月的緊張局勢後，兩國同意恢復外交對話。
collocation: resume / engage in diplomatic dialogue
Peace dialogue between the government and the rebel groups broke down last week.
政府與叛軍之間的和平會談上週破裂了。
collocation: peace dialogue + break down
The company opened a dialogue with union representatives about working conditions.
公司與工會代表就工作條件展開了對話。
Many hoped the trade dialogue would reduce tariffs between the nations.
許多人希望貿易對話能降低國家之間的關稅。
- negotiations
more concrete and result-oriented; usually implies specific terms are being discussed
- talks
less formal synonym that is common in news reporting
- discussion
broader term; may be less structured than a formal dialogue
文法句型
dialogue + between + groups
dialogue + with + group
engage in dialogue
用法筆記
Frequently modified by an adjective naming the subject of the talks (peace dialogue, trade dialogue). Often used in the singular even when multiple sessions are implied. Distinguish from debate — dialogue implies cooperative problem-solving, not adversarial argument.
常見錯誤
3. an open exchange of opinions, feelings, or information between people, especiall
交流；溝通
人與人之間交換意見的過程
an open exchange of opinions, feelings, or information between people, especially with the aim of improving understanding.
The workshop created a space for genuine dialogue between teachers and parents.
這個工作坊為老師和家長之間創造了真誠交流的空間。
collocation: genuine / open dialogue
Jiwoo believes there needs to be more dialogue between the older and younger generations.
Jiwoo 認為老一代和年輕一代之間需要更多溝通。
collocation: dialogue between generations
The community meeting encouraged dialogue among neighbours about local safety issues.
社區會議鼓勵鄰里之間就當地安全問題進行對話。
A good manager keeps the dialogue open with team members throughout a project.
好的主管會在整個專案期間與團隊成員保持開放的溝通。
The Bangkok cultural forum promoted cross-cultural dialogue by inviting artists from Japan, India, and Brazil to share their work.
曼谷文化論壇邀請了來自日本、印度和巴西的藝術家分享作品，促進了跨文化交流。
- conversation
more general and informal; can describe any spoken exchange
- discussion
more focused on exploring a topic in depth
- communication
broader term that includes non-verbal exchange
- monologue
a long speech by one person, not a two-way exchange
文法句型
dialogue + between + people
dialogue + about/on + topic
in dialogue with
用法筆記
This sense is broader than sense 2 — it does not require a formal or political context. It often carries a positive connotation of mutual respect and willingness to listen. Common in phrases about social harmony, education, and workplace culture.
常見錯誤
dialogue — 動詞
- dialoguepresent simple I / you / we / they
- dialogues3rd person singular
- dialoguing-ing form
- dialoguedpast simple
1. to write a passage of a book, play, or film as a conversation between characters
以對話呈現
以對話形式表達
to write a passage of a book, play, or film as a conversation between characters, so that the story is told through their spoken words rather than through description.
The brothers' argument is dialogued through their phone calls, letting readers hear both sides.
兩兄弟的爭論是透過他們的電話對話來呈現，讓讀者聽到雙方的說法。
passive: be dialogued + through [medium]
Director Eleni chose to dialogue the tense family dinner scene instead of using a narrator's voice to explain the conflict.
導演 Eleni 選擇以對話形式呈現緊張的家庭晚餐場景，而不是用旁白來解釋衝突。
transitive: dialogue + direct object (scene)
The writing coach advised her students to dialogue their characters' hidden motives rather than stating them directly in the narration.
寫作教練建議她的學生將角色的隱藏動機寫成對話，而不是直接在敘述中說出來。
The playwright dialogued the character's inner conflict through a tense exchange with her mother.
劇作家透過主角與母親之間的一場緊張對話，展現了她內心的掙扎。
- write in dialogue
more common phrasal alternative; 'the scene is written in dialogue'
- narrate
to tell a story through description rather than conversation
文法句型
dialogue + noun phrase
be dialogued as
用法筆記
This is a relatively rare, formal usage found mainly in literary criticism and writing guides. In everyday English, writers and speakers strongly prefer the noun form or phrases like "to write in dialogue."
2. to join a formal discussion or exchange opinions with another person or group, t
參與對話
參加正式討論
to join a formal discussion or exchange opinions with another person or group, typically to settle disagreements.
The Nepali prime minister and Indian trade minister agreed to dialogue directly about the border dispute rather than send letters.
尼泊爾總理與印度貿易部長同意直接針對邊界爭議進行對話，而非依賴正式信件往來。
intransitive: dialogue + about + [topic]
Scholars from different fields dialogued about climate policy at the international summit.
來自不同領域的學者在國際高峰會上就氣候政策進行了對話。
intransitive: dialogue + about
Community leaders from both sides agreed to dialogue every month until a solution was found.
雙方社區領袖同意每月進行對話，直到找到解決方案。
Professor Nkechi dialogued with her political science students about the fairness of the university's new admissions policy.
Nkechi 教授與她的政治學系學生就大學新入學政策的公平性進行了討論。
- hold talks
more common; used in news about diplomacy
- confer
more formal synonym for formal discussions
文法句型
dialogue + with + person/group
dialogue + about/on + topic
用法筆記
This verb sense is very rare in everyday speech. Most learners and even native speakers use 'hold a dialogue' or 'engage in a dialogue' (noun constructions) instead. It appears primarily in academic or diplomatic writing.