186　conversation，dialogue，monologue和talks

① conversation非正式交谈。

The managers had a conversation shortly before the ball was held. 舞会前经理们谈了话。

② dialogue对话，交换意见、看法，往往是书上或剧本中书面交谈，或者是国家团体的意见交流。

The dialogue is humorous and that's why I like to read the book. 对话风趣，所以我喜欢读那本书。

Governmental dialogues help to do away with misunderstanding between the two countries. 政府对话有助于消除两国间的误会。

③ monologue独白，自言自语，可以是书上或剧本上的，也可以是平时一个人无意识说出来的话。

His monologue startled the birds in the tree. 他的自言自语惊得树上的鸟乱飞。

④ talks（正式）会谈，谈话。

The two presidents met for border talks. 两位总统相聚进行正式边界会谈。