mid-15c., "discourse," from Latin colloquium "conference, conversation," literally "a speaking together," from com- "together" (see com-) + -loquium "speaking," from loqui "to speak" (see locution). Meaning "conversation" is attested in English from 1580s.
双语例句
1. The colloquy between them was brief.
他们之间的对话很简洁。
来自辞典例句
2. The colloquy which followed was brief and to the point.
两人的对话既简短,又直截了当.
来自辞典例句
3. They entered into eager colloquy with each other.
他们展开热切的相互交谈.
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4. Miss Ophelia rose from this encouraging colloquy.
奥菲丽亚小姐觉得这段对话还比较满意,问完之后就站起身来.
来自互联网
5. They stopped, and engaged in a whispered colloquy.
