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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionarydi·a·logue I nounalso di·a·log \ˈdī-ə-ˌlȯg, -ˌläg\ ETYMOLOGY Middle English dialoge, from Anglo-French dialogue, from Latin dialogus, from Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai to converse, from dia- + legein to speak — more at legend DATE 13th century1. a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing2. a. a conversation between two or more persons; also : a similar exchange between a person and something else (as a computer) b. an exchange of ideas and opinions organized a series of dialogues on human rights c. a discussion between representatives of parties to a conflict that is aimed at resolution a constructive dialogue between loggers and environmentalists3. the conversational element of literary or dramatic composition very little dialogue in this film4. a musical composition for two or more parts suggestive of a conversation II verb (-logued ; -logu·ing) DATE 1566transitive verb: to express in dialogueintransitive verb: to take part in a dialogue managers dialoguing with employeesEnglish Etymologydialogue early 13c., "literary work consisting of a conversation between two or more people," from O.Frhttp://O.Fr. dialoge, from L. dialogus, from Gk. dialogos, related to dialogesthai "converse," from dia-"across" + legein "speak" (see lecture). Sense broadened to "a conversation" c.1400. Mistaken belief that it can only mean "conversation between two persons" is from confusion of dia- and di-.Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7dialoguedia·logue (NAmE also dia·log) / 5daiElC^; NAmE -lC:^; -lB:^ / noun[C, U] 1. conversations in a book, play, or film / movie (书、戏剧或电影中的)对话,对白: The novel has long descriptions and not much dialogue. 这部小说描述多对话少。 dialogues for language learners 供语言学习者学习的对话 ⇨ note at discussion 2. a formal discussion between ten groups or countries, especially when they are trying to solve a problem, end a disagreement, etc. (尤指集体或国家间为解决问题、结束争端等进行的)对话: The President told waiting reporters there had been a constructive dialogue. 总统告诉等候的记者,刚才进行了一次富有建设性的对话。 ⇨ compare monologueOxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of EnglishOxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishdialogue noun ADJ. close There needs to be a closer dialogue between management and staff. | direct The government refused to engage in direct dialogue with the terrorists. | constructive, serious | political a serious political dialogue VERB + DIALOGUE engage in, have, hold Managers are willing to hold a dialogue with union leaders. | begin, enter into, open | resume PREP. ~ about dialogue about concrete issues | ~ among The head encourages a climate of open dialogue among the teachers. | ~ between the need for dialogue between the two sides in the dispute | ~ on a constructive dialogue on pay and working conditions | ~ with They have agreed to resume their dialogue with the teachers. Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus-11th Editionn. Function: noun 1 Synonyms: CONVERSATION 1, chat, colloquy, confabulation, converse, parley 2 Synonyms: CONVERSATION 2, colloquy, confabulation, talkWebster's Third New International Dictionary, UnabridgedSearch result show the entry is found in: dialogue massdi·a·logueI. \ˈdīəˌlȯg also -läg\ nounalso di·a·log \“\(-s)Etymology: Middle English dialoge, dialogue, from Old French, from Latin dialogus, from Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai to converse, from dia- + legesthai, present middle infin. of legein to speak — more at legend1. : a written composition in which two or more characters are represented as conversing or reasoning on some topic < the essay … is in the form of a dialogue between two philosophers — Times Literary Supplement >2. a. (1) : an instance of conversational exchange : talk 1b < he had just come from an angry dialogue with his quarrelsome neighbor > (2) : oral communication : conversation 3a(1) < pleasant dialogue improves any dinner > b. : an exchange of ideas and opinions; especially : a serious colloquy conducted or presented to entertain or instruct < should be useful … in providing a genuine dialogue between the English and the American intelligentsia — Stephen Spender > — see duologue; compare monologue3. : the conversational element of literary or dramatic composition < dialogue in which each phrase fits and reveals a character perfectly — Stanislaus Joyce >4. a. obsolete : a musical composition for two or more alternating voices typically in question and answer form b. : any musical arrangement suggestive of a conversation < the first movement, with its lovely initial dialogue between wind and strings — Cecil Gray >II. verb(-ed/-ing/-s)intransitive verb: to take part in a dialoguetransitive verb: to express in dialogue < and dialogued for him what he would say — Shakespeare >III. noun: a discussion between representatives of parties to a conflict that is aimed at resolution

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