trumpet
/ˈtrʌmpɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtrʌmpɪt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈtrəm-pət/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtrʌm.pɪt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈtrʌm.pət/ (ame, ipa)
trumpet — noun
- trumpetsingular
- trumpetsplural
1. a brass instrument with a long curved metal tube and valves, played by blowing i
a brass instrument with a long curved metal tube and valves, played by blowing into a cup-shaped mouthpiece.
Kabir lifted the trumpet and practiced scales before the school concert.
collocation: practice scales on the trumpet
Sumin packed her trumpet in a hard case for Saturday practice.
Caleb bought a used trumpet after joining the neighborhood jazz group.
The trumpet sounded bright and clear at the end of the parade.
文法句型
play the trumpet
a trumpet case
用法筆記
When you talk about learning or performing on this instrument, English usually says 'play the trumpet.' 'Blow a trumpet' is possible, but it focuses more on the physical act of making the sound.
常見錯誤
trumpet — verb
- trumpetpresent simple I / you / we / they
- trumpets3rd person singular
- trumpeting-ing form
- trumpetedpast simple
1. to make a loud, high call that sounds like a trumpet, especially if you are an e
to make a loud, high call that sounds like a trumpet, especially if you are an elephant or another very large animal.
At dawn, the young elephant trumpeted when it saw the river.
typical subject: elephant
Startled by the jeep, the elephant trumpeted and ran into the trees.
The bull trumpeted across the plain after the other herd moved away.
Nala heard the elephant trumpet from behind the tall grass.
文法句型
an elephant trumpets
trumpet in alarm
用法筆記
This verb is most often used for elephants. It usually suggests a sudden, powerful call caused by alarm, anger, or excitement rather than a quiet animal sound.
常見錯誤
2. to tell many people about something in a loud, proud, attention-seeking way.
to tell many people about something in a loud, proud, attention-seeking way.
Christopher trumpeted his small award in every office chat group.
trumpet + achievement
The store trumpeted its weekend sale on posters across the station.
Adina trumpeted her exam result before anyone asked about it.
The paper trumpeted the mayor's tax cut plan on its front page.
- publicize
a more neutral verb for making something widely known
- boast about
focuses more strongly on proud self-praise by a person
- herald
more formal and often used for important changes or events
文法句型
trumpet + noun phrase
be trumpeted as + noun phrase
用法筆記
This verb often suggests too much publicity or self-praise. Common objects are achievements, products, plans, or opinions that someone wants many people to notice.
常見錯誤
3. to play music on a trumpet.
to play music on a trumpet.
Trang trumpets in the city youth orchestra every Saturday morning.
intransitive use for performing
Tariq learned to trumpet well enough to join the brass band.
During rehearsal, Lotte trumpeted while the drums kept a steady beat.
Eleni trumpeted from the balcony as the festival parade arrived.
文法句型
learn to trumpet
trumpet in + group
用法筆記
This use is less common than the phrase 'play the trumpet.' It appears more often in written descriptions of performance than in everyday conversation.