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单词 improvise
释义 im·pro·vise
\ˈimprəˌvīz also ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: French improviser, from Italian improvvisare, from improvviso unprovided, sudden, extempore, from Latin improvisus unforeseen, unexpected, from in- in- (I) + provisus foreseen — more at proviso
transitive verb
1. : to compose, recite, or sing especially in verse or to play on an instrument or act extemporaneously
 < his cast, who improvise dialogue, gags, and situations as they go along — Current Biography >
2.
 a. : to bring about, arrange, or make on the spur of the moment or without preparation
  < the cook … hastily improvised a supper — Willa Cather >
  < housed in improvised temporary quarters — Report: (Canadian) Royal Commission on National Development >
  < had to improvise policy always — James Cameron >
 b. : to construct or fabricate out of what is conveniently at hand
  < an improvised laboratory — Current Biography >
  < fish … with improvised hooks and lines — American Guide Series: New York City >
intransitive verb
: to improvise something especially in verse or music : extemporize
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