English Dictionary

palaver

/pəˈlɑː.və(ɹ)/

verb

(intransitive) To discuss with much talk. / (transitive) To flatter.

They always palaver about politics, but never take any action.

意味（1）

(intransitive) To discuss with much talk.

“Come, come, Captain Bildad; stop palavering,—away!” and with that, Peleg hurried him over the side, and both dropt into the boat.

意味（2）

(transitive) To flatter.

Dodd never spoke to his officers like a ruffian, nor yet palavered them.