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palaverous

/puh-lav-er, ‐lah-ver/US // pəˈlæv ər, ‐ˈlɑ vər //UK // (pəˈlɑːvə) //

马马虎虎,马虎了事,马马虎虎的,马虎

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a conference or discussion.
    • : a parley or conference between European traders, explorers, colonial officials, etc., and people indigenous to a region, especially in West Africa.
    • : profuse and idle talk; chatter.
    • : persuasive talk; flattery; cajolery.
v.无主动词 verb
  1. 1

    pa·lav·ered, pa·lav·er·ing.

    • : to talk profusely and idly.
    • : to parley or confer.
v.有主动词 verb
  1. 1

    pa·lav·ered, pa·lav·er·ing.

    • : to cajole or persuade.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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Examples

  • That the palaver was enough to promptly warrant Congressional hearings is testament to just how removed the investing public is from today’s market mechanics.

  • He seemed at first much pleased of the situation, but after examining the captives closely he called a palaver.

  • With North Korea, the palaver is mostly about hoping and waiting.

  • Barton summoned us to a meeting, one night, and we held a long palaver over the situation.

  • "Ah, yes, I understand your smooth palaver," the bridegroom growled between his teeth.

  • Think I want to hang around and palaver with a set of pirates that'd stick a gun in my face and tell me where I git off?

  • Ko-boru was all for a long and impressive palaver, but recognized a certain absence of encouragement in the Commissioner's tone.

  • "That is a Government palaver," smiled Sanders, and that was all the satisfaction Ferguson received.