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impromptu

UK //ɪmˈprɒmptjuː//US //ɪmˈprɑːmptuː//

词源

源自法语 'impromptu',最初来自拉丁语 'in promptu',意为“准备好的”或“随时可用的”。

adjective

❶ 指未经事先准备或计划,临时即兴完成的事情,常用于形容演讲、表演或行动。

“She gave an impromptu speech at the wedding.”

(她在婚礼上即兴发表了一段演讲。)

“The band played an impromptu concert in the park.”

(乐队在公园里即兴举办了一场音乐会。)

同义词:spontaneous, unrehearsed, improvised

noun

❶ 指即兴创作或表演的作品,尤其是音乐或演讲,强调临时性和自然流露。

“The pianist played a beautiful impromptu.”

(钢琴家演奏了一首优美的即兴曲。)

“His impromptu at the party was the highlight of the evening.”

(他在派对上的即兴表演是当晚的亮点。)

同义词:improvisation, extemporization, ad-lib

常见短语

impromptu speech — 指没有提前准备的即兴演讲,通常在突发情况下进行。

“He was asked to give an impromptu speech at the conference.”

(他被要求在会议上做一次即兴演讲。)

impromptu performance — 指临时安排的表演,通常没有排练或事先计划。

“The dancers gave an impromptu performance in the town square.”

(舞者在镇广场上即兴表演了一段。)