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palaver
[英] [pəˈlævə, -ˈlɑ:və] [美] [pəˈlævɚ, -ˈlɑvɚ] 生词本

n.

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  • 英英释义

1. N-UNCOUNT 小题大做；大惊小怪 Palaver is unnecessary fuss and bother about the way something is done. 

  • We don't want all that palaver, do we?

    我们不想那样小题大做，不是吗？

Noun

1. flattery intended to persuade

2. loud and confused and empty talk;

  • "mere rhetoric"
Verb

1. speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly

2. influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering;

  • "He palavered her into going along"

3. have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds