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单词 impromptu
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
im•promp•tu /ɪmˈprɑmptu, -tyu/USA pronunciation   adj. 
  1. done without preparation:an impromptu party.

adv. 
  1. without preparation:to deliver a speech impromptu.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
im•promp•tu  (im promp′to̅o̅, -tyo̅o̅),USA pronunciation adj. 
  1. made or done without previous preparation:an impromptu address to the unexpected crowds.
  2. suddenly or hastily prepared, made, etc.:an impromptu dinner.
  3. improvised;
    having the character of an improvisation.

adv. 
  1. without preparation:verses written impromptu.

n. 
  1. something impromptu;
    an impromptu speech, musical composition, performance, etc.
  2. Music and Dancea character piece for piano common in the 19th century and having, despite its title, a clear-cut form.
  • Latin in promptū in readiness; see in, prompt
  • French
  • 1660–70
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See extemporaneous. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
impromptu /ɪmˈprɒmptjuː/ adj
  1. unrehearsed; spontaneous; extempore
  2. produced or done without care or planning; improvised
 adv
  1. in a spontaneous or improvised way: he spoke impromptu
 n
  1. something that is impromptu
  2. a short piece of instrumental music, sometimes improvisatory in character
Etymology: 17th Century: from French, from Latin in promptū in readiness, from promptus (adj) ready, prompt
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