单词 | swan song |
释义 | swan song also swan-song singular noun Someone's swan song is the last time that they do something for which they are famous, for example the last time that an actor gives a performance in the theatre. I competed in the Commonwealth Games in Christchurch, which was my swan song. swan song in British English or swansong (ˈswɒnˌsɒŋ) noun 1. the last act, appearance, publication, or utterance of a person before retirement or death 2. the song that a dying swan is said to sing swan song in American English1. the sweet song supposed in ancient fable to be sung by a dying swan 2. the last act, final creative work, etc. of a person, as before retirement or death Examples of 'swan song' in a sentence |
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