riff
US /rɪf/
UK /rɪf/

名词
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即兴评论, 离题话
a remark or a series of remarks, especially one that is a digression or a humorous improvisation
示例:
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He went off on a long riff about the history of rock and roll.
他开始了一段关于摇滚乐历史的冗长即兴评论。
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The comedian's opening riff got a huge laugh from the audience.
喜剧演员的开场即兴表演引得观众哄堂大笑。
动词
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即兴演奏, 即兴评论
perform a riff
示例:
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She loves to riff on old blues tunes.
她喜欢在老布鲁斯曲调上即兴演奏。
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The speaker began to riff on the current political climate.
演讲者开始即兴评论当前的政治气候。
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