
fingering
词源
源自中古英语 'fingeren',与古英语 'fingrian'(用手指触摸)同源,最终可追溯至原始日耳曼语词根。
noun
❶ 指用手指触摸或拨弄某物的动作,常用于描述弹奏乐器时的指法或轻柔触碰的行为。
“Her delicate fingering of the violin strings produced a beautiful melody.”
(她轻柔地拨弄小提琴琴弦,奏出了优美的旋律。)
“The pianist's fingering technique was flawless during the performance.”
(钢琴家在演奏时的指法技巧无可挑剔。)
❶ 特指编织或钩针工艺中,用手指操控纱线的特定手法。
“The intricate fingering method created a unique texture in the knitted scarf.”
(这种复杂的指法技巧使编织围巾呈现出独特的纹理。)
“Her grandmother taught her special fingering techniques for lace-making.”
(祖母教给她制作蕾丝的特殊手指操控方法。)
verb
❶ 用手指触摸或拨弄某物,通常带有试探性或轻柔的动作特征。
“She kept fingering the pendant around her neck when nervous.”
(紧张时她不停用手指拨弄脖子上的吊坠。)
“The child sat fingering the pages of the picture book.”
(孩子坐着用手指一页页翻动图画书。)
常见短语
fine fingering — 形容极其精细的手指操作,常见于乐器演奏或精细手工艺领域。
“The harpist's fine fingering brought out the subtle nuances in the composition.”
(竖琴演奏者精妙的指法展现了乐曲中微妙的细节。)