
好词典

源自中古英语'chaunter',最终来自拉丁语'cantare'(歌唱),与'cantus'(歌曲)同源。
❶ 指重复吟唱的简短歌词或口号,常见于宗教仪式、抗议活动或体育赛事中,具有节奏感和集体性。
“The monks performed a Gregorian chant during the ceremony.”
(僧侣们在仪式上吟唱了格里高利圣咏。)
“Protesters shouted political chants outside the parliament.”
(抗议者在议会外高呼政治口号。)
❶ 指有节奏地重复唱诵或喊叫,常用于宗教、示威或庆祝场合,强调声音的韵律和持续性。
“The crowd chanted the leader's name enthusiastically.”
(人群热情地反复呼喊着领袖的名字。)
“She chanted prayers while lighting the candles.”
(她一边点蜡烛一边诵念祷文。)
chant slogans — 指集体重复呼喊简短有力的口号,常见于政治集会或抗议活动中,用于表达诉求或团结士气。
“The workers chanted slogans demanding higher wages.”
(工人们高呼要求加薪的口号。)
victory chant — 特指比赛获胜后庆祝时唱的短歌或口号,带有欢快的节奏和团队特色。
“After winning the cup, the team broke into their traditional victory chant.”
(赢得奖杯后,队员们开始唱起传统的胜利之歌。)