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chanting

UK //ˈtʃɑːntɪŋ//US //ˈtʃæntɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'chaunten',借自古法语 'chanter'(意为“唱歌”),最终源自拉丁语 'cantare'(意为“唱”),是 'canere'(唱)的反复形式。

noun

❶ 指有节奏地重复唱诵或呼喊的行为,常见于宗教仪式、抗议活动或体育赛事中,通过重复的短语或声音表达情感或诉求。

“The monks began their morning chanting in the temple.”

(僧侣们在寺庙里开始了晨间诵经。)

“The crowd's chanting grew louder as the team scored.”

(当球队得分时,人群的欢呼声越来越响亮。)

同义词:singing, reciting, intoning

verb

❶ 以重复的节奏唱诵或呼喊,通常用于宗教、庆祝或抗议等场合,通过声音传递信息或情感。

“The priest was chanting prayers during the ceremony.”

(牧师在仪式中吟诵祈祷文。)

“Fans were chanting the team's name to show their support.”

(球迷们高呼球队的名字以示支持。)

同义词:singing, reciting, vocalizing

常见短语

chanting slogans — 指在抗议或集会中重复呼喊口号,通常用于表达诉求或团结参与者。

“The crowd was chanting slogans demanding climate action.”

(人群高呼口号,要求采取气候行动。)

religious chanting — 指在宗教仪式中进行的唱诵行为,常见于佛教、基督教等宗教场合,用于祈祷或冥想。

“The sound of religious chanting filled the ancient temple.”

(古老的寺庙里充满了宗教唱诵的声音。)