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overture

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柯林斯词典

    overture /ˈəʊvəˌtjʊə/ (overtures)

  • 1. N-COUNT/N-IN-NAMES An overture is a piece of music, often one that is the introduction to an opera or play. (歌剧、戏剧等的) 序曲

    ...Wagner's Mastersingers Overture. …瓦格纳的《名歌手序曲》。

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剑桥词典

    overture noun (MUSIC)

    [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
    a piece of music that is an introduction to a longer piece , especially an opera
    （尤指歌剧的）序曲，前奏曲
    the overture to "The Magic Flute" 《魔笛》序曲

    overture noun (COMMUNICATION)

    [ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 通常作为复数使用的名词 ]
    a communication made to someone in order to offer something
    主动表示，提议
    overtures of friendship . 友好的表示
    Neither side in the conflict seems willing to make peace overtures. 冲突双方似乎都不愿意主动向对方示好。
    informal So he's been making overtures (= showing a sexual interest ), has he? 那么说他一直在示爱，是吗？ 返回 overture