improvise
US /ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/
UK /ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/
動詞
1.
即興創作, 即興表演
create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation
範例:
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The jazz musician began to improvise on the melody.
爵士樂手開始即興演奏旋律。
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She had to improvise a speech when the main speaker didn't show up.
當主講人沒有出現時，她不得不即興發表講話。
2.
就地取材, 臨時湊合
make (something) from whatever is available
範例:
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We had to improvise a shelter from branches and leaves.
我們不得不就地取材，用樹枝和樹葉搭建一個庇護所。
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When the oven broke, she had to improvise a way to cook dinner.
烤箱壞了，她不得不想辦法做晚飯。
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