
flute
词源
源自中古英语 floute,来自古法语 flaute,可能源自普罗旺斯语 flaut,最终可能来自拉丁语 flare(吹气)。
noun
❶ 一种管乐器,通常为细长的圆柱形,通过吹气使空气在管内振动发声。常见于古典音乐和民间音乐。
“She played a beautiful melody on the flute.”
(她用长笛演奏了一首优美的旋律。)
“The sound of the flute echoed through the concert hall.”
(长笛的声音在音乐厅中回荡。)
❶ 类似长笛形状的物品,如玻璃杯上的凹槽或建筑中的装饰性凹槽。
“The wine glass has delicate flutes along its stem.”
(这个酒杯的杯茎上有精致的凹槽。)
“The column was decorated with vertical flutes.”
(柱子上装饰着垂直的凹槽。)
verb
❶ 演奏长笛或发出类似长笛的声音。
“The birds fluted sweetly in the morning.”
(鸟儿在清晨发出悦耳的笛声。)
“She fluted a traditional folk tune.”
(她用长笛演奏了一首传统民谣。)
❶ 在物体上制作凹槽或装饰性纹路。
“The craftsman fluted the wooden column by hand.”
(工匠手工在木柱上刻出了凹槽。)
“This technique is used to flute pie crusts.”
(这种技术用于在派皮上制作花纹。)
常见短语
flute music — 专指用长笛演奏的音乐,或具有长笛音色的音乐作品。
“The garden party featured relaxing flute music.”
(花园派对以舒缓的长笛音乐为特色。)
champagne flute — 一种细长的高脚杯,专门用于盛装香槟,有助于保持气泡。
“He raised his champagne flute to make a toast.”
(他举起香槟杯准备致祝酒词。)