... speak like a book 说话文绉绉的; 咬文嚼字 talk like a book说话文绉绉的; 咬文嚼字 speak without book 说话没有根据; 凭记忆说话 ...
双语例句
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Don't you talklikeabook, Mr Jimmy... Don't you go using long words.
你别那么文绉绉地说话,吉米先生,……别老用那些长字。
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The good news is that talking to a woman the right way is a learned skill. And just like reading abook or riding a snowboard anyone can learn how to talk to a woman the right way.