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sings

UK //sɪŋz//US //sɪŋz//

词源

源自古英语 'singan',与古诺尔斯语 'syngva'、德语 'singen' 同源,原始印欧语词根 *sengwh- 表示“唱歌”或“念咒”。

verb

❶ 用悦耳的声音演唱歌曲或发出类似音乐的声音,通常指人类或鸟类的行为。

“She sings beautifully in the choir every Sunday.”

(她每周日在合唱团里唱得非常动听。)

“The bird sings at dawn to mark its territory.”

(这只鸟在黎明时分鸣叫以标记领地。)

❶ 通过歌唱表达或叙述某事,常用于比喻或文学表达中。

“The poet sings of love and loss in his verses.”

(诗人在他的诗句中歌颂爱情与失去。)

“The ancient epic sings the hero's brave deeds.”

(这部古老史诗歌颂了英雄的英勇事迹。)

同义词:vocalizes, chants, croons

常见短语

sings the praises of — 热情赞扬某人或某事,通常带有公开或夸张的意味。

“The critic sings the praises of the young director's first film.”

(评论家对这位年轻导演的处女作大加赞赏。)