
好词典

源自中古英语 'massen',最终来自拉丁语 'massa'(意为'块、团'),通过古法语传入英语。
❶ 指大量人或物聚集在一起,形成密集的群体或集合体,常用于描述人群、军队或物体的集中状态。
“The massed crowds cheered as the parade passed by.”
(密集的人群在游行队伍经过时欢呼。)
“Massed bands played patriotic songs at the ceremony.”
(密集的乐队在典礼上演奏爱国歌曲。)
❶ 将大量人或物集中到一起的动作,通常用于军事部署或特殊场合的组织安排。
“The protesters massed in front of the government building.”
(抗议者在政府大楼前聚集。)
“Enemy forces were massing along the border.”
(敌军正沿边境集结。)
massed ranks — 指密集排列的队伍或群体,常用于描述军队、示威者或观众的整齐排列。
“The massed ranks of soldiers stood at attention during the review.”
(密集排列的士兵们在检阅时立正站好。)
massed choir — 指由多个合唱团组合成的大型合唱团体,通常在重要场合进行表演。
“The massed choir performed Handel's Messiah at the festival.”
(大型合唱团在音乐节上演唱了亨德尔的《弥赛亚》。)