Phrase
01
短语, 表达
a group of words put together in a meaningful way
例子
He wrote down the phrase " carpe diem " in his notebook, as it inspired him.
他在笔记本上写下了“carpe diem”这个短语，因为它激励了他。
I 'm studying the phrase " a piece of cake, " which means something is easy to do.
我正在研究短语“小菜一碟”，意思是某事很容易做。
02
乐句, 音乐片段
a musical unit or segment consisting of several notes played or sung together
例子
The melody is divided into short phrases, each expressing a distinct musical idea.
旋律被分成短乐句，每个乐句表达一个独特的音乐思想。
The pianist shaped the phrase with careful attention to dynamics and articulation, creating a sense of musical continuity.
钢琴家通过仔细注意动态和发音来塑造乐句，创造出一种音乐连续性的感觉。
03
短语, 序列
a coherent sequence of movements or steps that convey a specific idea, emotion, or theme within a choreographic composition
例子
The choreographer instructed the dancers to focus on each phrase of the routine, emphasizing the importance of conveying emotion through movement.
编舞者指导舞者专注于常规的每个短语，强调通过动作传达情感的重要性。
During rehearsal, the dancers worked on refining the timing and dynamics of each phrase, ensuring precision and clarity in their performance.
在排练期间，舞者们致力于完善每个乐句的时机和动态，确保他们表演的精确性和清晰度。
04
短语, 习语
an expression whose meanings cannot be inferred from the meanings of the words that make it up
to phrase
01
表达, 措辞
to convey something by expressing it in a particular way
Transitive: to phrase a thought or idea in a specific manner
例子
The teacher helped the students phrase their thoughts clearly in their essays.
老师帮助学生在论文中清晰地表达他们的想法。
She carefully phrased her apology to convey sincerity and remorse.
她小心翼翼地措辞她的道歉，以传达真诚和悔意。
02
分句, 表达
to divide or structure a musical passage into phrases in a particular manner
Transitive: to phrase a musical passage
例子
The conductor carefully phrased the melody, emphasizing the natural breaks between phrases.
指挥家仔细地分句了旋律，强调了乐句之间的自然停顿。
As a pianist, she has a keen ability to phrase passages delicately.
作为一名钢琴家，她有一种敏锐的能力，可以微妙地分句段落。
