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flutes

UK //fluːts//US //fluts//

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 长笛,一种管乐器,通过吹气使空气在管内振动发声,常用于古典音乐和管弦乐队中。

“She plays the flutes in the school orchestra.”

(她在学校管弦乐队中演奏长笛。)

“The sound of flutes filled the concert hall.”

(长笛的声音充满了音乐厅。)

❶ 长笛形的物体,如酒杯或装饰品,形状类似长笛的细长管状结构。

“The champagne flutes were arranged neatly on the table.”

(香槟酒杯整齐地排列在桌子上。)

“She admired the delicate flutes on the antique vase.”

(她欣赏古董花瓶上精致的长笛形花纹。)

同义词:recorder, pipe, whistle, fife, chalice

verb

❶ 吹奏长笛,或发出类似长笛的声音。

“She flutes beautifully during the performance.”

(她在演出中吹奏长笛非常优美。)

“The wind fluted through the trees, creating a soothing sound.”

(风从树间吹过,发出类似长笛的舒缓声音。)

同义词:play, whistle, pipe, toot, trill

常见短语

champagne flutes — 香槟杯,一种细长的高脚杯,形状类似长笛,用于盛放香槟或其他起泡酒。

“They toasted with champagne flutes at the wedding.”

(他们在婚礼上用香槟杯干杯。)

fluted columns — 有凹槽的柱子,柱身上刻有垂直的长笛形凹槽,常见于古典建筑。

“The ancient temple was supported by fluted columns.”

(这座古老的神殿由有凹槽的柱子支撑。)