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dialogue

/ˈdaɪəˌlɒɡ/
English Definition
n. conversation between two people
中文释义
对话
Example Sentence

The novel's opening dialogue between the two explorers reveals their contrasting views on the expedition's risks.

小说开头两位探险家之间的对话揭示了他们对远征风险的不同看法。

Antonyms
monologue soliloquy
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
dia(two)+logue(speak)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “dialogue”?

  1. A Conversation between two people
  2. B Short written work
  3. C The action of asking questions
  4. D The state of finding something funny or entertaining
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A — Conversation between two people. “dialogue” means conversation between two people.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “conversation between two people”?

  1. A essay
  2. B dialogue
  3. C questioning
  4. D amusement
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B — dialogue. “dialogue” means conversation between two people.

Common questions about “dialogue”

What does “dialogue” mean?

dialogue — conversation between two people. In Chinese: 对话.

How do you pronounce “dialogue”?

dialogue is pronounced /ˈdaɪəˌlɒɡ/.

How is “dialogue” used in a sentence?

The novel's opening dialogue between the two explorers reveals their contrasting views on the expedition's risks. (小说开头两位探险家之间的对话揭示了他们对远征风险的不同看法。)

What are synonyms for “dialogue”?

conversation, discussion, exchange — all close in meaning to dialogue (conversation between two people).

What is the opposite of “dialogue”?

monologue, soliloquy — each the opposite of dialogue (conversation between two people).

Is “dialogue” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. dialogue is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “dialogue”?

dia(two)+logue(speak)

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