| 单词 | chorus |
| 释义 | chorus (kɔːrəs ) Word forms: choruses , chorusing , chorused 1. countable noun A chorus is a part of a song which is repeated after each verse. Caroline sang two verses and the chorus of her song. [+ of] Everyone joined in the chorus. Synonyms: refrain, response, strain, burden 2. countable noun A chorus is a large group of people who sing together. The chorus was singing 'The Ode to Joy'. Synonyms: choir, singers, ensemble, vocalists 3. countable noun A chorus is a piece of music written to be sung by a large group of people. ...the Hallelujah Chorus. 4. countable noun A chorus is a group of singers or dancers who perform together in a show, in contrast to the soloists. Students played the lesser parts and sang in the chorus. 5. countable noun [usually singular] When there is a chorus of criticism, disapproval, or praise, that attitude is expressed by a lot of people at the same time. The government is defending its economic policies against a growing chorus of criticism. [+ of] 6. verb When people chorus something, they say it or sing it together. [written] 'Hi,' they chorused. [VERB with quote] Chorus is also a noun. He was greeted with a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday. 'All the best,' called the other typists in chorus. 7. See also dawn chorus Collocations: chorus members Later it turned to ice, allowing chorus members to have a cautious skate. Times, Sunday Times Does that include artists - for example, dancers and chorus members? Times,Sunday Times I look around, beaming wide-eyed at my fellow chorus members. Times, Sunday Times But at the festivals the young chorus members live, breathe and eat together for weeks. Times, Sunday Times By contrast, big, expensive vases (like kraters) created for use by aristocrats at drinking parties tend to show scenes of chorus members, and to eliminate actors, or leave them unnamed. The Times Literary Supplement The leadership contest ended at noon yesterday to a chorus of complaints over missing ballot papers and claims of lower-than-expected turnout among newly registered supporters. Times, Sunday Times The series launched with 6.7million viewers but lost a million in the first week as the chorus of complaints began. The Sun Yet a chorus of complaints soon followed over murky images and higher ticket prices for mediocre or badly converted films. Times, Sunday Times The result brought a chorus of complaints from people familiar with the work, many of whom said they felt uncomfortable with the lamb's human expression and preferred the 16th-century overpaint. Times,Sunday Times The mine plan provoked a chorus of condemnation last night. Times, Sunday Times United manager, joining the chorus of condemnation, claiming the new measures are a 'logistical headache'. Times, Sunday Times At this point you are probably expecting me to join in the chorus of condemnation. Times, Sunday Times There was a quick chorus of condemnation and denunciation from local politicians, who said it was targeted at the army. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But if he wins here, it will be to the accompaniment of yet another chorus of criticism. Times, Sunday Times The country's top prosecutor faces mounting pressure to halt eight pending trials of journalists amid a chorus of criticism over the 20 million investigation into payments to public officials. Times, Sunday Times She did not do so in the required period, leading to a chorus of criticism. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This week the industry will launch a robust defence against the growing chorus of critics. Times, Sunday Times It was particularly thin, said the chorus of critics, in addressing the most vital question of all: where economic growth was going to come from. Times, Sunday Times I think him better than his chorus of critics say. Times, Sunday Times But since bosses made it clear all matches should be played at neutral venues there has been a growing chorus of disapproval. The Sun It had been mooted since 2002, usually to a local chorus of disapproval. Times, Sunday Times It claimed that it would improve financial inclusion, but the announcement was met with a chorus of disapproval from regulators and central banks. Times, Sunday Times He admits he wasn't surprised when thefilm finally emerged to a chorus of disapproval. Times,Sunday Times The first drew a chorus of disapproval from the cacophonous crowd. Times, Sunday Times This week, a chorus of voices has been raised to defend or denounce the decision. Times, Sunday Times It will now face a chorus of voices encouraging it to intervene more directly to ensure loans are committed. Times, Sunday Times A chorus of voices from across the voluntary sector spoke out yesterday, claiming the speed and depth of cuts imposed by local councils would make the initiative impossible to deliver. Times, Sunday Times A chorus of voices shouts 'caterpillar'. Times, Sunday Times I didn't hear the chorus of voices demanding an example be made of him. Times, Sunday Times They lowered their guard when they could hear a chorus of songbirds, but when the noise of songbirds was absent, the squirrels stayed on edge, researchers found. Times, Sunday Times I didn't hear the chorus of voices demanding an example be made of him. Times, Sunday Times I've heard the chorus a million times before but never get bored with it played live. The Sun Despite a promising beginning, you've heard the chorus a thousand times before. The Sun I have a new song as a demo version and when she hears the chorus come on she immediately puts her hands up. The Sun Trumpets, flutes and oboes had to be able to breathe, after all, and their gilding of the opening chorus and of solo arias was artful. Times, Sunday Times The all-important opening chorus felt laboured, not arresting. Times, Sunday Times Answer came in the opening chorus, blazing with vigour, a delightfully warm and blended tone, and lip-smackingly smart articulation. Times, Sunday Times As the storm of the opening chorus built, it was clear that period instruments are not the only ones that can reveal new colours in an ancient masterpiece. Times, Sunday Times This verse became the opening chorus of, for the same occasion a year later. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The second goal kept the home fans happy, but they were still not convinced and there was no rousing chorus in support of their under-fire manager. The Sun (2011) Its rousing chorus was delivered with a honeyed growl and accompanied by hip-hop style hand gestures. Times, Sunday Times (2014) There is no rousing chorus, and the performance will last up to three hours. Times, Sunday Times (2007) In the first round of tryouts, contestants will be asked to sing a chorus and verse from their song of choice for a producer. canada.com But most of us can sing the chorus and first few lines of the rousing armscrossed song. The Sun Fellow concertgoers in the standing area of the stadium formed a circle around the couple and cheered, before uniting to sing the chorus. Times, Sunday Times Then, without warning, all the players stand up and sing the chorus. Times, Sunday Times They brought in a local choir to sing the chorus at the end. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They have the ability to effortlessly shift from quiet introspection into sing-along chorus mode with strong lyrics and good tunes. The Sun Suede may be matchless masters of the rip-roaringly romantic sing-along chorus, but they also have more subtlety and range than they seemed willing to explore in this headbanging performance. Times, Sunday Times Well, it's not the lyrics (vague and indecipherable), it's not the fluid rhythms (jittery, stop-start math-rock throughout) and it's not the sing-along choruses (none evident). Times, Sunday Times Bruised hearts, unruly emotions, wounded pride, sudden rapture — and heart-tugging chord progressions leading to giant sing-along choruses. Times, Sunday Times He also has a new confidence and revels in his frontman duties, running across the stage and sweeping the crowd into joining in with sing-along choruses. The Sun Translations: Chinese: 副歌, 合唱 Japanese: 合唱部分, 口をそろえて言う |
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