
flutes
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。)
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。)
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。)