好词典

chant

UK //tʃɑːnt//US //tʃænt//

词源

源自中古英语'chaunter',最终来自拉丁语'cantare'(歌唱),与'cantus'(歌曲)同源。

noun

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。)

同义词:chorus, mantra, slogan

verb

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。)

同义词:intone, recite, chorus

常见短语

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。)