overture
US /ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈoʊ.vɚ.tʃɚ/
名词
1.
序曲
an orchestral piece at the beginning of an opera, oratorio, or other extended work.
示例:
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The opera began with a dramatic overture.
歌剧以一段戏剧性的序曲开始。
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The composer wrote a beautiful overture for the ballet.
作曲家为芭蕾舞剧创作了一段优美的序曲。
2.
序幕, 开端
an introduction to something more substantial.
示例:
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His speech was an overture to a new policy.
他的演讲是新政策的序幕。
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The peace talks were seen as an overture to a lasting agreement.
和平谈判被视为达成持久协议的序曲。
3.
提议, 示好, 主动
an approach or proposal made to someone with the aim of opening negotiations or establishing a relationship.
示例:
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The company made an overture to their competitor for a merger.
该公司向竞争对手提出了合并的提议。
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She rejected his romantic overtures.
她拒绝了他的浪漫示好。
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