improvise
US /ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/
UK /ˈɪm.prə.vaɪz/
动词
1.
即兴创作, 即兴表演
create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation
示例:
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The jazz musician began to improvise on the melody.
爵士乐手开始即兴演奏旋律。
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She had to improvise a speech when the main speaker didn't show up.
当主讲人没有出现时，她不得不即兴发表讲话。
2.
就地取材, 临时凑合
make (something) from whatever is available
示例:
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We had to improvise a shelter from branches and leaves.
我们不得不就地取材，用树枝和树叶搭建一个庇护所。
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When the oven broke, she had to improvise a way to cook dinner.
烤箱坏了，她不得不想办法做晚饭。
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