palaver
柯林斯词典
1. N tedious or time-consuming business, esp when of a formal nature (特指正式类别的)单调、耗时的商务
all the palaver of filling in forms
2. V (often used humorously) to have a conference (幽默地使用的)开会
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palaver /pəˈlɑːvə/
剑桥词典
- unnecessary work and trouble
（不必要的）不便，麻烦
Organizing the annual office lunch was such a palaver, I swore I'd never do it again. 组织安排一年一度的办公室午餐聚会真麻烦，我发誓再也不干了。
talking or discussion that goes on for too long and is not important
废话，空话
That's enough palaver for now. 废话足够了。 返回 palaver