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accompaniment

UK //əˈkʌmpənimənt//US //əˈkʌmpənimənt//

词源

源自中古法语 'acompaignement',由 'acompagner'(意为陪伴)和后缀 '-ment' 组成,最终源自拉丁语 'companionem'(同伴)。

noun

❶ 伴奏,指在音乐演奏或歌唱时,为配合主旋律而演奏的次要部分。

“She sang with piano accompaniment.”

(她在钢琴伴奏下演唱。)

“The violin provided a beautiful accompaniment to the song.”

(小提琴为这首歌提供了优美的伴奏。)

❶ 伴随物,指与某事物同时出现或存在的附属品或补充物。

“The salad was a perfect accompaniment to the steak.”

(沙拉是牛排的完美配菜。)

“A glass of wine makes a nice accompaniment to dinner.”

(一杯葡萄酒是晚餐的绝佳搭配。)

同义词:backing, support, complement, addition, supplement

常见短语

to the accompaniment of — 在...的伴奏下,或伴随着某种声音或现象。

“They danced to the accompaniment of lively music.”

(他们在欢快的音乐伴奏下跳舞。)