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music

UK //ˈmjuːzɪk//US //ˈmjuzɪk//

词源

源自拉丁语 'musica',借自古希腊语 'mousikē'(意为‘缪斯的艺术’),与希腊神话中的缪斯女神(Muses)相关。

noun

❶ 由声音和节奏组成的艺术形式,通常包含旋律、和声和节奏,用于表达情感或娱乐。

“She loves listening to classical music in the evening.”

(她喜欢在晚上听古典音乐。)

“The music at the party was so loud that we couldn't talk.”

(派对上的音乐太吵了,我们都没法说话。)

同义词:melody, tune, harmony

常见短语

background music — 背景音乐,指在某个场景中播放的轻柔音乐,通常用于营造氛围而不引人注意。

“The café played soft background music to create a cozy atmosphere.”

(咖啡馆播放轻柔的背景音乐,营造出舒适的氛围。)

face the music — 面对现实或承担后果,通常用于形容接受批评或惩罚。

“After failing the exam, he had to face the music and tell his parents.”

(考试不及格后,他不得不面对现实并告诉父母。)