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单词 impromptu
释义 im·promp·tu
I. \ə̇mˈpräm(p)(ˌ)t(y)ü, -(ˌ)chü\ adverb
Etymology: French, from Latin in promptu in readiness, at hand
: without previous study, preparation, or consideration : on the spur of the moment : extemporaneously
 < being able to speak impromptu and at length on any given subject — Bryan MacMahon >
 < any cry of contribution that ever came impromptu from a human being — C.E.Montague >
II. noun
(-s)
Etymology: French, from impromptu, adverb
1. : something made or done impromptu : an extemporaneous composition, address, or remark
 < the witty impromptu must not smack of the midnight oil — Cecil Lavery >
2.
 a. : a piece of music composed or played impromptu
 b. : a musical composition suggesting improvisation
III. adjective
Etymology: French, from impromptu, adverb
1. : made, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised, makeshift
 < postponements or changes of plan were always impromptu — Marcia Davenport >
 < delegates … formed for an impromptu parade through the aisle — C.E.Egan >
 < an impromptu bench was made of a long board placed on two chairs and covered with quilts — B.A.Botkin >
2. : composed or uttered without previous study, preparation, or consideration : extemporaneous, unrehearsed
 < an impromptu addition to his prepared text — Foster Hailey >
 < a short impromptu speech >
IV. verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: impromptu (I)
: extemporize, improvise
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