phrase
n.短语,词组,用语vt.表达,叙述
释义2:
phrase
/ freiz /
◙ noun1. a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause• 短语,片语,词组 an idiomatic or short pithy expression• 习惯用语;简洁语句 »his favourite phrase is ‘it's a pleasure’. 他特别喜欢的习惯用语是“很乐意”。 [Music] a group of notes forming a distinct unit within a longer passage• [乐] 短句,乐句 [Ballet] a group of steps within a longer sequence or dance• [芭蕾] 舞句◙ verb1. [with obj. and adverbial] put into a particular form of words• 用言语表达,叙述 »it's important to phrase the question correctly. 正确表述该问题是非常重要的。 divide (music) into phrases in a particular way, especially in performance• 把(乐曲)分成短句 »[as noun phrasing] original phrasing brought out unexpected aspects of the music. 有创意地分割短句凸现了乐曲意想不到的一些特征。【IDIOMS】
◘ a—turn of phrase1. a person's particular or characteristic manner of expression• (某人特有的)用语,措辞 »a vituperative turn of phrase. 带责难的用语。【语源】
1. mid 16th cent. (in the sense 'style or manner of expression'): via late Latin from Greek phrasis, from phrazein 'declare, tell'
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