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
  1. The two melodies are played in counterpoint.
     用对位法来演奏这两首曲调。
• 复调
  a tune played in combination with another one
• 惬意（或有趣）的对比
  a pleasing or interesting contrast
  1. 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。

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.
  1. 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。
• VERB 与…形成有趣的对比
  If one thingcounterpointsanother, it contrasts with it in a satisfying way.
  1. 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。
• 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.
  1. ...lessons in counterpoint and harmony.
     对位及和声课

英英释义

noun

• a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

verb

• write in counterpoint
  1. Bach perfected the art of counterpointing
• to show differences when compared
  1. the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities
  Synonym:contrast

双语例句

• The two melodies are played in counterpoint.
  用对位法来演奏这两首曲调。
• Relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint.
  关于对位，有对位特征，或依照对位规则。
• But what's often overlooked is a common-sense counterpoint: in some circumstances, it can be good for you, too.
  普通的感觉点常常：在某些情况中，同样对你来说也是好事。
• The transparency and openness of the new part is a deliberate counterpoint to the introverted Edwardian house with its dark central corridor.
  翻修后的后部建筑更加透明和开敞，与原来爱德华七世时代含蓄的室内风格以及深色而阴暗的中央走道形成鲜明对比。
• Margaret chose a counterpoint life filled with tortuous romances and unabashed indulgence.
  玛格丽特公主选择的是一种充满曲折恋情和极度奢华的生活。
• 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。
• But hedge funds-far from providing only a lively counterpoint to the index-focused mainstream-are also acquiring a pivotal role in determining securities prices, for two main reasons.
  对冲基金提供了与注重指数的主流投资方式相对应的活跃投资途径，但远不止如此，它们还获得了决定证券价格的关键角色。
• It is a counterpoint and counter-profit teaching model.
  联合办学是一种对位、共赢的教学模式。
• ( fig) The dark curtains make an interesting counterpoint to ( ie contrast with) the lighter walls.
  深色的窗帘与浅色的墙壁形成有趣的对比。
• Modern Passacaglia Counterpoint and Harmony Patterns ( continued);
  现代帕萨卡里亚对位与和声形态（二）