| 单词 | chord |
| 释义 | Word Frequency chord 1(kɔːd) noun 1. mathematics a. a straight line connecting two points on a curve or curved surface b. the line segment lying between two points of intersection of a straight line and a curve or curved surface 2. engineering one of the principal members of a truss, esp one that lies along the top or the bottom 3. anatomy a variant spelling of cord 4. an emotional response, esp one of sympathy the story struck the right chord 5. an imaginary straight line joining the leading edge and the trailing edge of an aerofoil 6. archaic the string of a musical instrument Derived forms chorded (ˈchorded) adjective Word origin C16: from Latin chorda, from Greek khordē gut, string; see cordWord Frequency chord 2(kɔːd) noun 1. the simultaneous sounding of a group of musical notes, usually three or more in number concord (sense 4), discord (sense 3)verb 2. (transitive) to provide (a melodic line) with chords Derived forms chordal (ˈchordal) adjective Word origin C15: short for accord; spelling influenced by chord1 |
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