dissonance
US /ˈdɪs.ən.əns/
UK /ˈdɪs.ən.əns/
1.
不和谐音, 不协调
lack of harmony among musical notes
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The composer intentionally used dissonance to create a sense of unease.
作曲家故意使用不和谐音来营造一种不安感。
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The sudden dissonance in the melody startled the audience.
旋律中突然出现的不和谐音让观众大吃一惊。
2.
不一致, 不协调, 分歧
lack of agreement or consistency between two or more facts or opinions; incompatibility
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There was a clear dissonance between his words and his actions.
他的言行之间存在明显的不一致。
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The committee experienced considerable dissonance over the proposed changes.
委员会在拟议的修改上存在相当大的分歧。