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swan song
swan songn.1. A farewell or final appearance, action, or work.2. The beautiful legendary song sung only once by a swan in its lifetime, as it is dying.
[From the belief that the swan sings as it dies.]swan song or swansongn1. the last act, appearance, publication, or utterance of a person before retirement or death2. (European Myth & Legend) the song that a dying swan is said to singswan′ song`
n. a final act or farewell appearance. [1825–35; so called from the belief that the dying swan sings] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  swan song - a final performance or effort (especially before retirement)last hurrahperformance - the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment; "we congratulated him on his performance at the rehearsal"; "an inspired performance of Mozart's C minor concerto" |
Translationsswan (swon) noun a large, usually white, water-bird of the duck family, with a long graceful neck. 天鵝 天鹅swan song the last work or performance of eg a poet, musician etc before his death or retirement. 最後的詩篇,，絕筆，最後的功業 （诗人，音乐家等的）最后作品 swan song
swan songA final performance, product, or accomplishment before someone or something stops creating work or products, as due to death, retirement, closure, etc. From the ancient belief that swans issue a beautiful song-like sound just before they die. Reaching, and often surpassing, the dizzying heights of her first novel, this is a remarkable swan song for the accomplished author. Their latest album, the swan song of the legendary rock group, is unfortunately not one of their best.See also: song, swanswan songFig. the last work or performance of a playwright, musician, actor, etc., before death or retirement. His portrayal of Lear was the actor's swan song. We didn't know that her performance last night was the singer's swan song.See also: song, swanswan songA final accomplishment or performance, one's last work. For example, I'm resigning tomorrow; this project was my swan song. This term alludes to the old belief that swans normally are mute but burst into beautiful song moments before they die. Although the idea is much older, the term was first recorded in English only in 1890. See also: song, swana swan song A swan song is the last performance or piece of work that someone does in their career. He had made up his mind that this show was going to be his swan song. Note: This expression developed from a belief that a dying swan sings. See also: song, swanswan songA farewell appearance or accomplishment; an artist’s last work. This term rests on the ancient belief that swans are mute (most species tend to remain silent in captivity) but burst into song just before they die. The myth has been around since ancient Greek times and was mentioned often by the Elizabethans, especially Shakespeare. Among the most beautiful madrigals of this period is Orlando Gibbons’s “The Silver Swan”: “Who living had no note, When death approach’d unlock’d her silent throat.” See also: song, swanswan songLast effort. An ancient belief held that swans, who are usually silent, burst into beautiful song with their dying breaths. As a phrase, “swan song” connotes a last burst of energy before expiring.See also: song, swanswan song
swan song the song that a dying swan is said to sing MedicalSeeSwanswan song
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