crescendo
US /krəˈʃen.doʊ/
UK /krəˈʃen.dəʊ/
名词
1.
渐强, 声音逐渐增强
a gradual increase in loudness in a piece of music
示例:
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The symphony built to a powerful crescendo.
交响乐逐渐达到一个强烈的渐强。
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The conductor signaled for a slow crescendo from the strings.
指挥示意弦乐器缓慢渐强。
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2.
高潮, 顶点
a peak of intensity or force; a climax
示例:
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The argument reached a furious crescendo.
争论达到了激烈的高潮。
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The protests built to a dramatic crescendo by the end of the week.
到周末，抗议活动达到了戏剧性的高潮。
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动词
渐强, 增强
increase in loudness or intensity
示例:
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The music began to crescendo as the choir joined in.
随着合唱团的加入，音乐开始渐强。
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The tension in the room seemed to crescendo with every passing minute.
房间里的紧张气氛似乎每分钟都在加剧。