counterpoint
英 [ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt]
美 [ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt]
n. 对位法,对位(各声部互相结合); 复调; 惬意(或有趣)的对比
v. 用…作对比; 与…形成对比
复数:counterpoints 过去分词:counterpointed 过去式:counterpointed 现在分词:counterpointing 第三人称单数:counterpoints
BNC.20081 / COCA.13933
牛津词典
noun
- 对位法,对位(各声部互相结合)
the combination of two or more tunes played together to form a single piece of music- The two melodies are played in counterpoint.
用对位法来演奏这两首曲调。
- The two melodies are played in counterpoint.
- 复调
a tune played in combination with another one - 惬意(或有趣)的对比
a pleasing or interesting contrast- This work is in austere counterpoint to that of Gaudi.
这件作品的质朴风格与高迪的形成了有趣的对比。
- This work is in austere counterpoint to that of Gaudi.
verb
- 用…作对比;与…形成对比
to contrast sth with sth else; to form a contrast with sth
柯林斯词典
- N-COUNT 有趣的对比
Something that is acounterpoint tosomething else contrasts with it in a satisfying way.- Paris is just a short train journey away, providing the perfect counterpoint to the peace and quiet of Reims.
从这儿到巴黎坐火车一会儿就到,那里与兰斯的宁静平和相比却又是另一番景象。
- Paris is just a short train journey away, providing the perfect counterpoint to the peace and quiet of Reims.
- VERB 与…形成有趣的对比
If one thingcounterpointsanother, it contrasts with it in a satisfying way.- A good sharp dressing counterpointed the sweetness of the dried fruit.
味道浓烈的上好调味品和香甜的干果形成有趣的对比。
- A good sharp dressing counterpointed the sweetness of the dried fruit.
- N-UNCOUNT (音乐的)对位法,对位
In music,counterpointis a technique in which two or more different tunes are played together at the same time.- ...lessons in counterpoint and harmony.
对位及和声课
- ...lessons in counterpoint and harmony.
英英释义
noun
- a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
verb
- write in counterpoint
- Bach perfected the art of counterpointing
- to show differences when compared
- the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities
双语例句
- The painting portrayed the beauty of nature as counterpoint to that of a human body.
这幅画将自然美作为人体美的对比物。 - The Christian Church had been concerned the development of counterpoint technique since counterpoint music come into being.
西方基督教教会自复调音乐产生以来,对复调技法的发展一直抱以十分关注的态度。 - In the distance wolves picked up hischant and cast it back in howling counterpoint.
远处的山中的野狼们听到了他的吟唱,本能的发出嚎叫相回应。 - Richard and Bolingbroke ultimately represent two types of souls or distinct aspects of the soul that must be amalgamated in a single man, achieving the soul's harmony by counterpoint.
理查和波林勃洛克最终代表了两类灵魂或同一灵魂完全不同的两半。他们必须结合在一个人身上,取长补短才能达到灵魂的和谐。 - Analytical Novel with Contrapuntal Counterpoint& To Interpret Milan Kundera's Novels from the Art of Plot
剖析性的对位式复调小说&从情节艺术角度解读米兰·昆德拉小说 - In between songs, for counterpoint, I would talk to them in Henrys voice, and gradually they came to believe& or abandon their sense of disbelief.
我一边唱歌,一边用亨利的口气和她们说话,她们便逐渐地相信了,或者说不再怀疑了。 - Routine, as a reasonable counterpoint to corporate gene, has played an important role during this process.
惯例作为企业基因的合理对应物在这一过程起到了最为关键的作用。 - This commentary, counterpoint, and debate is worth pondering.
这篇评论之对比观点及讨论值得仔细考虑。 - He is my counterpoint in some respects because I have a very direct western style and can get in people's faces.
在某些方面他正好与我形成对比,因为我是非常直接的西方作风,可能会伤到别人的面子。 - During the last year of his life Schubert sought out a counterpoint teacher and took lessons.
舒伯特在他有生最后一年找到一位对位法老师上课。