| 释义 |
syn·co·pate
\ˈsiŋkəˌpāt, -ink-, usu -ād.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Medieval Latin syncopatus, past participle of syncopare, from Late Latin syncope, syncopa
1.
a. : to shorten by syncope
< syncopate suppose to s'pose >
: produce by syncope
< bewild'ring is syncopated from bewildering >
b. : to omit (a sound or letter) in the interior of a word
< syncopate the o of policeman >
c. : to cut short : clip, abbreviate
2. : to modify or affect (musical rhythm) by syncopation |