talk at

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★☆☆ Moderate Neutral
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Meaning: To speak without listening

单方面说话;不听对方
Hablar sin escuchar; soltar un discurso
一方的に話す;聞く耳を持たずに話す
일방적으로 말하다; 상대의 말을 듣지 않고 말하다

To address someone without engaging in dialogue.

不进行对话地对某人说话。
Dirigirse a alguien sin entablar un diálogo.
対話せずに誰かに話しかけること。
대화를 나누지 않고 상대에게 일방적으로 말하다.
Base verb: talk
Particle: at
Separable: No — the verb and particle stay together

Examples

  1. He talks at you, not to you.
    他是在对你说,而不是和你说
    te suelta un discurso, no habla contigo
    彼はあなたに話しかけているのではなく、一方的に話している
    그는 당신에게 대화하는 게 아니라 일방적으로 말하고 있다.
  2. She was just talking at me.
    她只是在单方面说
    me estaba soltando un monólogo
    彼女はただ私に一方的に話していただけだった
    그녀는 그저 나에게 일방적으로 말하고 있었을 뿐이었다.
  3. Stop talking at me and listen!
    别光说不听了!
    ¡deja de hablar sin escuchar y escúchame!
    一方的に話すのをやめて聞いて!
    일방적으로 말하지 말고 내 말 좀 들어!

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: one-sided, lecturing, ignoring

Tone: critical

✓ Do Say

  • Talk at
    单方面说话
    Hablar sin escuchar
    一方的に話す
    일방적으로 말하다

Origin & History

From directing speech without reciprocation.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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