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riff

UK /rɪf/US /rɪf/

词源

源自1930年代美国音乐俚语,可能模仿了即兴演奏时短促重复的声音效果。

noun

❶ 指音乐中重复演奏的短小乐句,通常用于摇滚或爵士乐中,能形成歌曲的鲜明特色。

“The guitarist played a catchy riff that got everyone dancing.”

(吉他手弹了一段朗朗上口的即兴重复段,让所有人都跳起舞来。)

“This song is famous for its powerful opening riff.”

(这首歌因其强有力的开场即兴重复段而闻名。)

❶ 指简短而重复的言论或想法,通常带有幽默或讽刺意味。

“He went on a long riff about the problems with modern technology.”

(他就现代科技的问题发表了一通长篇大论。)

“Her comedy routine included a funny riff on dating apps.”

(她的喜剧表演中包含了一段关于约会应用的搞笑段子。)

同义词:lick, phrase, theme, motif, hook

verb

❶ 即兴演奏或创作音乐片段,尤指在摇滚或爵士乐中。

“The band riffed for hours during their jam session.”

(乐队在即兴演奏会上即兴演奏了好几个小时。)

“He loves to riff on his guitar when he's feeling inspired.”

(他感到有灵感时喜欢在吉他上即兴演奏。)

❶ 即兴发表言论或想法,通常带有幽默或随意感。

“The comedian riffed on current events during his show.”

(喜剧演员在表演中就时事即兴发挥。)

“He riffed about his travel experiences in a hilarious way.”

(他以搞笑的方式即兴讲述了他的旅行经历。)

同义词:improvise, jam, ad-lib, freestyle, play around

常见短语

riff off — 以某事物为基础即兴发挥或创作,通常指音乐或想法。

“The band riffed off an old blues tune to create something fresh.”

(乐队以一首老布鲁斯曲子为基础即兴发挥,创作出新颖的作品。)

riff on — 围绕某个主题即兴演奏或发表言论,通常带有创意或幽默感。

“The jazz musician riffed on a classic melody, adding his own twist.”

(爵士乐手围绕一段经典旋律即兴演奏,加入了自己的风格。)