单词：counterpoints
音标：[ˈkauntəpɔints] ；
n. 对位法, 旋律配合, 对应物( counterpoint的名词复数 )
n a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies
v to show differences when compared; be different
v write in counterpoint
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.)
- The two melodies are played in counterpoint.用对位法来演奏这两首曲调。
- 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。
- 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