conversation/ˌkɒnvə-'seɪ∫ən $ ˌkɑːnvər-/

n. an informal talk between two or more people

n. [C; U] 谈话，交谈：a telephone conversation 电话交谈

◇[conversation with sb about sth] The teacher had a long conversation with him yesterday. 昨天老师与他作了一次长谈。

◇They are deep in conversation. 他们正谈得起劲。

构词con (= com-) + -vers- + -ation→“在一起轮换着说话”即“谈话”

同根 controversial; diverse; universe; university; version

辨析chat; conversation; talk