| 单词 | iambic pentameter |
| 释义 | > as lemmasiambic pentameter iambic pentameter n. a verse form consisting of pentameters of ten syllables comprising five iambic feet; a line in this form; cf. pentameter n. 2. ΚΠ 1810 Monthly Mag. Dec. 410/2 It is as much superior to the iambic pentameter line, as that line is to the trochaic measure of six syllables. 1896 W. H. Crawshaw Interpr. Lit. v. 91 The common epic measure in English is the iambic pentameter: the iambic foot suits the epic stateliness and dignity; and the pentameter line combines the requisite ease and majesty of movement. 1907 Southern School Jrnl. Nov. 8/2 The Spenserian stanza..consists of eight iambic pentameters and one iambic hexameter. 1968 J. Kirkwood Good Times/Bad Times (1969) 86 They had constant wracking headaches from figuring out how to say everything in iambic pentameter. No wonder they were all nutsy! 2003 N.Y. Rev. Bks. 25 Sept. 68/2 Muldoon is not himself prone to falling into the jogtrot of the iambic pentameter. < as lemmas |
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