foretalk

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A foreword; preface. uncountable
    — But before reading the poems, we look at the preface — it is rude to skip the preface, the little, private, confidential foretalk the author wishes to have with the reader […]
  2. Small talk used prior to more meaningful conversation. uncountable
    — He goes on, "The most feminine error during the period of foretalk is to subject her partner to withering cross-examination."

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From fore- + talk.
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