overture
US /ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃɚ/
名詞
1.
序曲
an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, oratorio, or other extended work.
範例:
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The opera began with a dramatic overture.
歌劇以一段戲劇性的序曲開始。
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The composer wrote a beautiful overture for the ballet.
作曲家為芭蕾舞劇創作了一段優美的序曲。
2.
序幕, 開端
an introduction to something more substantial.
範例:
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His speech was an overture to a new policy.
他的演講是新政策的序幕。
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The peace talks were seen as an overture to a lasting agreement.
和平談判被視為達成持久協議的序曲。
3.
提議, 示好, 主動
an approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.
範例:
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The company made an overture to their competitor for a merger.
該公司向競爭對手提出了合併的提議。
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She rejected his romantic overtures.
她拒絕了他的浪漫示好。
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