英语词汇“impromptu”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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If you think that impromptu looks like a relative of the adjective prompt, you're right; both are ultimately derived from the Latin promere, meaning "to bring forth, take out." Impromptu was borrowed from French, where it meant "extemporaneously," but French speakers picked it up from the Latin phrase in promptu, a promere descendant meaning "in readiness" or "at hand." Something that is impromptu is generally "prompted" (that English verb is from Latin promptus, of the same meaning) by an occasion that generates a response in the form of, for example, a party or a speech that has not been planned. There is also another, much rarer descendant of promere in English: the noun promptuary, meaning "a book of ready reference."

Example Sentences

Adjective Two of my friends came by unexpectedly, and we had an impromptu little party in my kitchen. He made an impromptu speech about honor and responsibility. Noun although five different lines had been written, the best choice turned out to be an impromptu from the tired actor himself

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In 2021, Russia's Sudan envoy, Vladimir Zheltov, called for an impromptu meeting with Sudanese mining officials.

Nima Elbagir, CNN, 29 July 2022 In one episode last year, multiple Ohio candidates vied for Mr. Trump’s support in front of one another at an impromptu meeting at Mar-a-Lago.

New York Times, 3 May 2022 So in that impromptu team meeting, Odor thought of something many of them could relate with.

Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2022 The brief announcement seemed impromptu, but was actually anything but – and was just as quickly met with an outpouring of global love and support.

Bradley Stern, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2022 Growing up in Seattle, Jean Smart first began performing via impromptu plays her sister would put on in their garage, which led to hopping on actual stages in high school and college.

Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Sep. 2021 Having to nurse your child can be totally impromptu, as The Honest Company founder proved during a day of shopping.

Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 A few months later, Anderson thought for a moment to find the right words to describe what that impromptu moment meant to him.

Michael Casagrande | Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 21 Mar. 2022 Holland also revealed the scene in the film where the three men embrace was inspired by an impromptu moment on set.

James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2022

Noun

But Miss Manners assures you that the impromptu and work-based visit did not require your presence, and that your behavior was sufficiently cordial.

Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2022 Farrell, who lives in West Hartford, made the audition tape for the contest at the last minute after the relentless urging of her hairdresser, who heard Farrell’s impromptu singing in the salon.

Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2022 That's right, Bale unleashed an impromptu and prolonged Gorr super-howl on his first day of filming director Taika Waititi's Marvel film.

Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 10 July 2022 Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila showed up in the press box Wednesday morning for what was described as an impromptu chat with reporters, his first such talk since the end of spring training.

Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2022 However, the real highlight of the evening was when Bass, Kirkpatrick and Fatone jumped onstage for an impromptu *NSYNC mini-reunion followed by the groom himself taking over the mic.

Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 12 Apr. 2022 One team earned a point through a four-on-four volleyball game staged during an impromptu off day after their morning workout was canceled because of a pool malfunction.

Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2022 Machine Gun Kelly also reportedly fronted an impromptu set outside an area hotel following the first-day cancellation.

Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2022 Instead of going to silly festival venues, the Young Tuxedo musicians set up their instruments on the sidewalk in front of the hotel and started an impromptu set with Union Station.

Dr. Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	impromptu
释义	impromptu 1 of 2 adjective im·promp·tu im-ˈpräm(p)-(ˌ)tü -(ˌ)tyü 1 : made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised 2 : composed or uttered without previous preparation : extemporaneous impromptu adverb impromptu 2 of 2 noun 1 : something that is impromptu 2 : a musical composition suggesting improvisation Did you know? If you think that impromptu looks like a relative of the adjective prompt, you're right; both are ultimately derived from the Latin promere, meaning "to bring forth, take out." Impromptu was borrowed from French, where it meant "extemporaneously," but French speakers picked it up from the Latin phrase in promptu, a promere descendant meaning "in readiness" or "at hand." Something that is impromptu is generally "prompted" (that English verb is from Latin promptus, of the same meaning) by an occasion that generates a response in the form of, for example, a party or a speech that has not been planned. There is also another, much rarer descendant of promere in English: the noun promptuary, meaning "a book of ready reference." Synonyms Adjective ad hoc ad-lib down and dirty extemporaneous extemporary extempore improvisational improvised off-the-cuff offhand offhanded snap spur-of-the-moment unconsidered unplanned unpremeditated unprepared unrehearsed unstudied Noun ad-lib extemporization improv improvisation See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective Two of my friends came by unexpectedly, and we had an impromptu little party in my kitchen. He made an impromptu speech about honor and responsibility. Noun although five different lines had been written, the best choice turned out to be an impromptu from the tired actor himself Recent Examples on the Web Adjective In 2021, Russia's Sudan envoy, Vladimir Zheltov, called for an impromptu meeting with Sudanese mining officials. Nima Elbagir, CNN, 29 July 2022 In one episode last year, multiple Ohio candidates vied for Mr. Trump’s support in front of one another at an impromptu meeting at Mar-a-Lago. New York Times, 3 May 2022 So in that impromptu team meeting, Odor thought of something many of them could relate with. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2022 The brief announcement seemed impromptu, but was actually anything but – and was just as quickly met with an outpouring of global love and support. Bradley Stern, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2022 Growing up in Seattle, Jean Smart first began performing via impromptu plays her sister would put on in their garage, which led to hopping on actual stages in high school and college. Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Sep. 2021 Having to nurse your child can be totally impromptu, as The Honest Company founder proved during a day of shopping. Grace Gavilanes, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2022 A few months later, Anderson thought for a moment to find the right words to describe what that impromptu moment meant to him. Michael Casagrande \| Mcasagrande@al.com, al, 21 Mar. 2022 Holland also revealed the scene in the film where the three men embrace was inspired by an impromptu moment on set. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2022 Noun But Miss Manners assures you that the impromptu and work-based visit did not require your presence, and that your behavior was sufficiently cordial. Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2022 Farrell, who lives in West Hartford, made the audition tape for the contest at the last minute after the relentless urging of her hairdresser, who heard Farrell’s impromptu singing in the salon. Pam Mcloughlin, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2022 That's right, Bale unleashed an impromptu and prolonged Gorr super-howl on his first day of filming director Taika Waititi's Marvel film. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 10 July 2022 Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila showed up in the press box Wednesday morning for what was described as an impromptu chat with reporters, his first such talk since the end of spring training. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2022 However, the real highlight of the evening was when Bass, Kirkpatrick and Fatone jumped onstage for an impromptu NSYNC mini-reunion followed by the groom himself taking over the mic. Glenn Rowley, Billboard, 12 Apr. 2022 One team earned a point through a four-on-four volleyball game staged during an impromptu* off day after their morning workout was canceled because of a pool malfunction. Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2022 Machine Gun Kelly also reportedly fronted an impromptu set outside an area hotel following the first-day cancellation. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2022 Instead of going to silly festival venues, the Young Tuxedo musicians set up their instruments on the sidewalk in front of the hotel and started an impromptu set with Union Station. Dr. Richard Kurin, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun French, from impromptu extemporaneously, from Latin in promptu in readiness First Known Use Adjective 1764, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Noun 1683, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition impromptu adjective im·promp·tu im-ˈprämp-tü -tyü : not prepared ahead of time : made or done without preparation an impromptu speech impromptu 1 of 3 adjective as in improvised made or done without previous thought or preparation our dinner guest thanked us with an impromptu song Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance improvised improvisational spontaneous extemporaneous unrehearsed extemporary unauthorized extempore unplanned unprepared spur-of-the-moment offhanded informal off-the-cuff ad hoc automatic unpremeditated offhand unstudied snap unconsidered ad-lib impulsive unscripted down and dirty instinctive casual involuntary ill-advised cursive half-baked half-cocked Antonyms & Near Antonyms prepared planned rehearsed premeditated intentional deliberate intended considered premeditative See More impromptu 2 of 3 noun as in improvisation something that is performed, made, or done without preparation although five different lines had been written, the best choice turned out to be an impromptu from the tired actor himself Synonyms & Similar Words improvisation improv ad-lib extemporization innovation concoction creation invention contrivance wrinkle Antonyms & Near Antonyms bit routine drill impromptu 3 of 3 adverb as in haphazardly Synonyms & Similar Words haphazardly spontaneously abruptly automatically impulsively offhand hurriedly recklessly impetuously offhandedly glancingly headfirst headily hotfoot suddenly rashly hastily thoughtlessly hotheadedly cursorily precipitously impatiently precipitately headlong pell-mell Antonyms & Near Antonyms deliberately designedly studiedly leisurely tentatively circumspectly hesitantly slowly haltingly hesitatingly falteringly calculatingly See More
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