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单词 percussive
释义 per·cus·sive
\-ˈkəsiv, -sēv also -səv\ adjective
Etymology: percussion + -ive
1.
 a.
  (1) : characterized by percussion or featuring percussion instruments
   < the occurrence … of inexplicable noises, usually percussive — thuds, taps, drumbeats, raps — A.G.N.Flew >
   < percussive, furious, this wind sweeps down the mountain — Barbara Howes >
   < percussive rhythms >
  (2) dancing : staccato and vigorous with suddenly checked impulse
   < a solemn minuet … interrupted by tropical drumbeats and percussive primitive movement — Dance Observer >
 b. : having powerful impact : striking, shocking
  < the stark dramatic power of the scenes is percussive and stabbing — William Goyen >
2. : percussion
 < percussive drill >
per·cus·sive·ly \-sə̇vlē, -li\ adverb
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