confabulation
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/kənˌfæbjəˈleɪʃn/
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/kənˌfæbjəˈleɪʃn/
A made-up story that someone tells themselves or others.
He started to weave a confabulation about his adventures in the jungle.
他开始编织一个关于他在丛林中冒险的虚构故事。
A friendly talk or discussion.
They had a long confabulation over coffee about their plans for the future.
他们在咖啡馆长时间闲聊,讨论了他们的未来计划。