| 单词 | counterpoint |
| 释义 | counterpoint (kaʊntəʳpɔɪnt ) Word forms: counterpoints , counterpointing, counterpointed 1. countable noun [usually singular] Something that is a counterpoint to something else contrasts with it in a satisfying way. [journalism] Paris is just a short train journey away, providing the perfect counterpoint to the peace and quiet of Reims. [+ to] 2. verb If one thing counterpoints another, it contrasts with it in a satisfying way. [journalism] A good sharp dressing counterpointed the sweetness of the dried fruit. [VERB noun] 3. uncountable noun In music, counterpoint is a technique in which two or more different tunes are played together at the same time. ...lessons in counterpoint and harmony. Collocations: perfect counterpoint The loudest things we hear are seagulls, so it is a perfect counterpoint. Times, Sunday Times (2012) These three tunes hit you in perfect counterpoint. The Times Literary Supplement (2008) His eloquent physicality is a perfect counterpoint to the more rigid codes of this beautiful paper-doll show. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Signs of life in both manufacturing and exports may help to boost flagging confidence and provide a counterpoint to concerns about the global economy. Times, Sunday Times I've also seen the yellow substituted with acid greens, such as euphorbia, to provide the counterpoint. Times, Sunday Times It helps to provide a counterpoint to the broad sweep of canonical history, as given in textbooks, received wisdom and, over the past century, films and television. Times, Sunday Times It can be atmospheric, but also provide a counterpoint. Times, Sunday Times Don't be heavy-handed, though - use either green or yellow flowers to provide a counterpoint, but not both. Times, Sunday Times |
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