音标:[ˈkauntəpɔintid] ;
v. 对位法, 旋律配合, 对应物( counterpoint的过去式 )
v to show differences when compared; be different
v write in counterpoint

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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