chorus
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A chorus is a part of a song which is repeated after each verse. 副歌
Caroline sang two verses and the chorus of her song. 卡罗琳唱了她歌中的两段主歌及副歌。
2. N-COUNT A chorus is a large group of people who sing together. 合唱团
The chorus was singing "The Ode to Joy."
合唱团那时正在唱着《欢乐颂》。
3. N-COUNT A chorus is a piece of music written to be sung by a large group of people. 合唱曲
...the Hallelujah Chorus. …哈利路亚合唱曲。
4. N-COUNT A chorus is a group of singers or dancers who perform together in a show, in contrast to the soloists. 合唱团; 舞蹈队
Students played the lesser parts and sang in the chorus. 学生们扮演了一些次要角色,并参加了合唱团的演唱。
5. N-COUNT-COLL In drama, a chorus is an actor or a group of actors who comment on the action of the play. (戏剧中的) 剧情解说演员
He decides to sort out her life for her, while a pushy Greek chorus dispenses advice from the sidelines. 他决定帮她理顺一下生活,而一位爱管闲事的希腊剧情解说演员则从旁观者的角度发表了建议。
...commanding performances from Joe Savino as the chorus and Stephen Brennan as the ghost. …由乔·萨维诺担任剧情解说演员、斯蒂芬·布伦南扮演幽灵的给人深刻印象的演出。
6. N-COUNT When there is a chorus of criticism, disapproval, or praise, that attitude is expressed by a lot of people at the same time. 齐声 (批评、反对或赞扬)
The government is defending its economic policies against a growing chorus of criticism. 面对日益高涨的齐声批评,政府还在为其经济政策辩护。
7. V-T When people chorus something, they say it or sing it together. 齐声说或唱[书面]
"Hi," they chorused. “嗨,”他们齐声说道。
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chorus /ˈkɔːrəs/ (chorusing,chorused,choruses)
剑桥词典
chorus noun (SONG OR SONG PART)
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词 ]part of a song that is repeated several times , usually after each verse (= set of lines )
(通常在歌曲每一节后的)副歌,合唱部分;合唱曲
I'll sing the verses and I'd like you all to join in the chorus. 我唱独唱部分,我希望你们都加入合唱。
They burst into a chorus of (= they sang the song ) Happy Birthday. 他们突然开始齐唱“祝你生日快乐”。
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词 ]
a piece of music written to be sung by a choir (= group of singers )
合唱曲
The choir will be performing the Hallelujah Chorus at the concert . 唱诗班将在音乐会上演唱《哈利路亚大合唱》。
chorus noun (SINGING GROUP)
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词, 指称集体行动的一群人的名词作为单数使用时,在英式英语中,该名词后面可以使用动词的单数或者复数在美式英语中,使用动词的单数更好 ]a group of people who are trained to sing together
合唱团,歌咏队
He sings with the Los Angeles Gay Men's Chorus. 他在洛杉矶男同性恋合唱团演唱。
chorus noun (THEATRE GROUP)
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词, 指称集体行动的一群人的名词作为单数使用时,在英式英语中,该名词后面可以使用动词的单数或者复数在美式英语中,使用动词的单数更好 ]a group of performers who, as a team , sing or dance in a show
歌舞队;伴舞;伴唱
She quickly left the chorus for a starring role . 她很快离开歌舞队去出演一个主要角色。
a chorus girl 歌舞队女演员
[ 单数名词, 指称集体行动的一群人的名词作为单数使用时,在英式英语中,该名词后面可以使用动词的单数或者复数在美式英语中,使用动词的单数更好 ] literature specialized
a group of actors in ancient Greek plays who explained or gave opinions on what was happening in the play using music , poetry , and dance
(古希腊戏剧中解释剧情的)歌队,合唱队
chorus noun (SPEAKING TOGETHER)
[ 可数名词:有复数形式的名词 通常作为单数使用的名词 ]many people speaking together or saying a similar thing at the same time
异口同声
The newcomers added their voices to the chorus expressing delight at the result . 新来的人和大家一起为这个结果欢呼雀跃。
There was a chorus of disapproval /complaint /condemnation at his words (= everyone complained together). 大家一致反对/抱怨/谴责他说的话。 返回 chorus