violin

/ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌvaɪəˈlɪn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌvī-ə-ˈlin/ (ame, mw)

violin — noun

  • violinsingular
  • violinsplural

1. A violin is made from wood and has four strings. The player tucks it between the

1.名詞A2
釋義

A violin is made from wood and has four strings. The player tucks it between the chin and shoulder, then uses a bow to rub the strings and create music.

例句

Asher played a beautiful piece on his violin during the school concert.

collocation: play + piece on + violin

The violin teacher showed Stephanie how to hold the bow correctly.

用法筆記

In English, we usually say 'play the violin' with the definite article 'the', even when talking about the instrument in general (e.g., 'She plays the violin').

常見錯誤

❌She plays the viola' (when meaning violin).
✅She plays the violin.
💡A viola looks similar but is larger and lower in pitch.