| 释义 |
tra-la-la, int. (n.)|ˈtrɑːlɑːˈlɑː|
A vocal utterance forming a musical phrase (usually ascending) expressive of gaiety or joy; also, a cadence or flourish on a horn or similar instrument.
1823Scott Quentin D. ix, Lay on the dogs, in the name of the holy St. Hubert!—Ha! ha! tra-la-la-lira-la! 1835T. Mitchell Aristoph., Archarn. 1099 note, If the accent is thrown on the last syllable of this word [τήνελλα], it will approach very closely to modern imitative words of a similar kind: Tirala! Tirala! Tralalla! Tralalla! 1886J. J. Hissey On Box Seat 40 The cherry tra-la-la of the guard's horn.
Add: Also tra-la, tralala. 2. n. A gay or showy celebration; hence, a commotion, or ‘to-do’. colloq.
1933M. Arlen Man's Mortality iv. 72 Stanley's quiet dinner was a tralala in honour of a recently arrived German dancer. 1959P. Bull I know Face xii. 216 For these reasons I try to avoid going to first nights and taking part in the attendant tralala. 1976Listener 16 Sept. 327/1 It takes..a plastic event like the Miss World tra-la to push the number of adults in Britain watching over the 40 per cent mark. |