音标:['kauntәpɒint] ;
n. 对位法, 旋律配合, 复调
n. a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
v. write in counterpoint
词型变化:名词复数形式 : counterpoints ; 过去分词 : counterpointed ; 过去式 : counterpointed ; 现在分词 : counterpointing ; 第三人称单数 : counterpoints
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counterpoint的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. The two melodies are played in counterpoint.用对位法来演奏这两首曲调。
  2. The painting portray the beauty of nature as counterpoint to that of a human body.这幅画将自然美作为人体美的对比物。
  3. The dark curtains make an interesting counterpoint to the lighter walls.深色的窗帘与浅色的墙壁形成有趣的对比。

经典引文

  • The depressing nature of his surroundings seemed, by counterpoint, to enhance his sunny mood.

    出自:S. Brett
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