dialogue
noun [ C or U ] (US also dialog) uk/ˈdaɪ.ə.lɒɡ/ us/ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/
B2 对话，对白
conversation that is written for a book, play, or film
The play contained some very snappy/witty dialogue. 这出戏里有一些非常俏皮／风趣的对话。
Act Two begins with a short dialogue between father and son. 第二幕以父子间的简短对白开场。
C2 （敌对国家、政治团体间的）对话
formal talks between opposing countries, political groups, etc.
The rebel leaders stated that they are willing to enter into dialogue with the government. 叛军首领发表声明说他们愿意与政府进行对话。
The two sides have at last begun to engage in a constructive dialogue. 双方终于开始进行建设性对话。
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- The actors struggled manfully with some of the worst lines of dialogue ever written.
- The dialogue was unconvincing, partly because it was American actors trying to speak London English.
- The dialogue sounded stilted and unnatural, perhaps because of the translation from the original Russian.
- During certain scenes of the play there isn't any script and the actors just improvise the dialogue.
- The two governments have agreed to engage in a comprehensive dialogue to resolve the problem.