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drummer

UK //ˈdrʌm.ər//US //ˈdrʌm.ɚ//

词源

源自中古英语 'dromer',与 'drum'(鼓)相关,可能受到荷兰语 'trommeler' 或德语 'Trommler' 的影响。

noun

❶ 鼓手,指演奏鼓或其他打击乐器的音乐人,通常在乐队或乐团中负责节奏部分。

“The drummer kept perfect time during the concert.”

(鼓手在音乐会中保持了完美的节奏。)

“She is the best drummer in our school band.”

(她是我们学校乐队里最好的鼓手。)

❶ (非正式)指某种特定职业或角色的人,常用于比喻或俚语中。

“He's a real drummer when it comes to sales, always hitting his targets.”

(在销售方面,他真是个能手,总能达成目标。)

“She's the drummer of our team, keeping everyone motivated.”

(她是我们团队的灵魂人物,激励着每个人。)

同义词:percussionist, beatkeeper, rhythm player

常见短语

drummer boy — 鼓手男孩,通常指年轻或军队中的鼓手,历史上用于传递信号或鼓舞士气。

“The drummer boy led the troops with his steady beats.”

(鼓手男孩用稳定的节奏引领着部队前进。)

marching drummer — 行进鼓手,指在游行或军乐队中边走边打鼓的演奏者。

“The marching drummer set the pace for the parade.”

(行进鼓手为游行队伍设定了节奏。)