small talk
noun /ˈsmɔːl tɔːk/
/ˈsmɔːl tɔːk/
[uncountable]- polite conversation about subjects that are ordinary or unimportant, especially at social occasions
寒暄；闲谈；聊天 - They made small talk for half an hour.
他们闲聊了半个小时。 - He has no small talk (= is not good at talking politely about unimportant subjects).
他不善言谈。 - She was good at making small talk to put guests at their ease.
她善于闲聊，让客人们放松下来。
- They made small talk for half an hour.