
好词典

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”。
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。)
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。)