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- 侃侃而谈
侃侃而谈
kǎn kǎn ér tán
Meaning
- to speak frankly with assurance
Definition
形容说话理直气壮、从容不迫的样子。
To speak with confidence and ease; to talk in a calm and unhurried manner.
Usage
用于形容人在交谈或演讲时态度从容，言辞有条理，不慌不忙。
Used to describe someone who speaks calmly, logically, and without haste during a conversation or speech.
Examples
- 1 他在辩论会上侃侃而谈，赢得了观众的掌声。 (He spoke confidently and calmly at the debate, winning the audience's applause.)
- 2 面对记者的提问，她侃侃而谈，毫无惧色。 (Facing the reporters' questions, she spoke calmly and fearlessly.)
- 3 这位教授在课堂上侃侃而谈，深入浅出地讲解复杂理论。 (The professor spoke calmly and clearly in class, explaining complex theories in simple terms.)
- 4 即使是初次见面，他也能侃侃而谈，让人感觉亲切。 (Even at first meeting, he could speak calmly and make people feel at ease.)
- 5 在行业论坛上，他侃侃而谈，分享了自己的成功经验。 (At the industry forum, he spoke confidently and shared his success stories.)
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