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又作‘搭潻’ ) strike up a conversation with sb.; say sth. to smooth over an embarrassing situation - ♦ 他很尴尬, ~着走开了。 Feeling embarrassed, he muttered a few words and walked off.
- ♦ 他总是一边卖东西一边和顾客~。 While doing business, he would strike up a conversation with his customers.