ode

/əʊd/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈod] /əʊd/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈod] /ˈōd/ (ame, mw)

ode — noun

  • odesingular
  • odesplural

1. A formal poem written in an elevated style that expresses deep praise or admirat

1.名詞B2
釋義

A formal poem written in an elevated style that expresses deep praise or admiration for a specific person, place, occasion, or idea.

例句

At the literary festival, the poet Dahlia read an ode to the changing seasons.

ode + to + [subject]

Ingrid wrote an ode to her grandmother for the school poetry competition.

同義詞
  • poem

    a more general term; an ode is a specific type of poem with a praising tone

  • lyric

    also a type of poem expressing personal feelings, but usually shorter and less formal than an ode

文法句型

ode + to + [person/thing]

用法筆記

Often followed by 'to' and the name of the subject being praised, as in 'ode to a nightingale' or 'ode to joy'.

常見錯誤

❌The singer gave an ode at the concert.
✅The singer performed a song in praise of her fans at the concert.
💡An ode is a written poem, not a casual song or performance.

2. Any creative piece — a film, song, speech, painting, or other work — meant to ho

2.名詞B2
釋義

Any creative piece — a film, song, speech, painting, or other work — meant to honor or show deep admiration for a particular person, place, or thing.

例句

The documentary was an ode to the musicians who created the city's jazz scene.

an ode to + [thing being honored]

Bilal's painting served as an ode to the landscape of his childhood home.

同義詞
  • tribute

    a more general word for anything that shows respect or admiration; less formal and not tied to poetry

  • homage

    similar meaning but slightly more formal, often used for works that honor an artist or style

  • celebration

    focuses on joyful praise rather than formal respect

文法句型

an ode + to + [person/thing]

用法筆記

This sense extends the idea of a poetic ode to any medium. Unlike sense 1, the work does not have to be a poem; it can be a film, speech, painting, or even a physical space.

常見錯誤

❌The chef created an ode pasta dish.
✅The chef created a pasta dish as an ode to her Italian grandmother.
💡'Ode' needs a connection to the thing being honored; it is not a standalone adjective for a type of dish.