| 单词 | phrase |
| 释义 | phrase n. & v. --n 1. a group of words forming a conceptual unit, but not a sentence. 2. an idiomatic or short pithy expression. 3. a manner or mode of expression (a nice turn of phrase). 4. Mus. a group of notes forming a distinct unit within a larger piece. --vtr. 1. express in words (phrased the reply badly). 2. (esp. when reading aloud or speaking) divide (sentences etc.) into units so as to convey the meaning of the whole. 3. Mus. divide (music) into phrases etc. in performance. Phrases and idioms phrase book a book for tourists etc. listing useful expressions with their equivalent in a foreign language. Derivatives phrasing n. Etymology: earlier phrasis f. L f. Gk f. phrazo declare, tell |
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