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percussion

UK //pəˈkʌʃ.ən//US //pɚˈkʌʃ.ən//

词源

源自拉丁语 'percussio',意为'敲打',来自动词 'percutere'(per- '彻底' + quatere '打击')。

noun

❶ 指通过敲击、拍打或震动乐器产生声音的音乐演奏方式,如鼓、钹等打击乐器。

“The percussion section adds rhythm to the orchestra.”

(打击乐部分为管弦乐队增添了节奏感。)

“She specializes in playing percussion instruments.”

(她专攻演奏打击乐器。)

❶ 医学上指通过轻敲身体部位来检查内部状况的诊断方法。

“The doctor performed percussion on the patient's chest.”

(医生对病人的胸部进行了叩诊。)

“Percussion helps detect abnormalities in the lungs.”

(叩诊有助于发现肺部的异常情况。)

同义词:drumming, beating, striking

常见短语

percussion instrument — 指需要通过敲击、摇动或刮擦等方式发声的乐器,如鼓、木琴、铃鼓等。

“The xylophone is a popular percussion instrument in orchestras.”

(木琴是管弦乐队中常见的打击乐器。)