small talk

英 [ˈsmɔːl tɔːk]

美 [ˈsmɔːl tɔːk]

n. 寒暄; 闲谈; 聊天

牛津词典

noun

寒暄；闲谈；聊天
polite conversation about ordinary or unimportant subjects, especially at social occasions

N-UNCOUNT 闲谈;闲聊
Small talkis polite conversation about unimportant things that people make at social occasions.
1. Smiling for the cameras, the two men strained to make small- talk.
  两名男士微笑着面对镜头，东拉西扯着。

noun

If the potential friend responds warmly and you believe you are both enjoying the small talk, you may want to take another step.
如果这个潜在的朋友对你进行了热情的回应，那么你就能相信你们都在享受这个简短的交谈，这时你就可以进行下一步了。
We had a small talk.
我们闲聊一会儿。
Why, you tired of making small talk with the bleeding hearts?
怎么了，你厌倦了和一颗受伤的心说一小会儿话？
Smiling for the cameras, the two men strained to make small-talk.
两名男士微笑着面对镜头，东拉西扯着。
Should first eat the small talk.
先把小的吃了再说。
You might engage in small talk and make a remark about the weather, your job or current events.
你与对方闲聊，提及天气、你的工作或是时事。
I don't like going to parties because I can't stand small talk.
我不喜欢参加聚会，因为我不能忍受那些寒暄的话。
Carol's stunning looks and talent in making small talk are good for Jack's business.
卡罗尔迷人的外貌和与人聊天的本事对杰克的生意有益。
They exchange small talk and gossip.
他们会闲聊，交流八卦消息。
Pollard opened the conversation with some small talk.
波拉德在寒暄中开始了谈话。