chorus
/ˈkɔːrəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɔːrəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkȯr-əs/ (ame, mw) · /ˈkɔː.rəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɔːr.əs/ (ame, ipa)
chorus — 名詞
- chorussingular
- chorusesplural
1. the section listeners hear again between verses in a song, made to be easy to re
副歌；疊句
歌曲中重複的部分
the section listeners hear again between verses in a song, made to be easy to remember and sing along to
Everyone in the pub joined in when the chorus of the old folk song began.
酒吧裡每個人都跟著唱起那首老歌的副歌。
collocation: join in the chorus
The children learned the chorus of the pop song after hearing it just twice.
孩子們聽過兩次就學會了那首流行歌的副歌。
pattern: chorus of [song]
A good chorus repeats a simple but memorable phrase that listeners can sing back.
好的副歌會重複簡單又好記的詞句，讓聽眾也能跟著唱。
Before the show, the band practiced the final chorus until every note was perfect.
演出前，樂團反覆練習最後一段副歌，直到每個音符都完美為止。
At the concert, the crowd sang the chorus so loudly the singer stopped.
演唱會上，觀眾齊聲高唱副歌，歌聲大到連主唱都停下來聆聽。
2. a musical work composed for singers in a choir, often belonging to a larger piec
合唱曲
為合唱團創作的樂曲
a musical work composed for singers in a choir, often belonging to a larger piece like an opera or oratorio
The choir spent three months learning the famous chorus from Handel's Messiah.
合唱團花了三個月練習韓德爾《彌賽亞》中著名的合唱曲。
collocation: chorus from [work]
The composer wrote a new chorus for the cathedral choir to sing at Easter.
這位作曲家為大教堂合唱團譜寫了一首新的合唱曲，在復活節時演唱。
That opera opens with a powerful chorus sung by dozens of voices in harmony.
那部歌劇以一首氣勢磅礡的合唱曲開場，數十個聲音和諧地唱出。
The audience sat in silence as the chorus from the oratorio filled the hall.
觀眾靜靜坐著，聆聽神劇中的合唱曲在大廳中迴盪。
- choral piece
a more general term for any music written for a choir
- chorale
a specific type of hymn tune, especially in German Protestant music
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (REFRAIN): this sense refers to a complete musical piece intended for choir performance, not to a repeated section of a popular song.
3. singers who perform together as a trained team, often appearing in churches, sch
合唱團
一起唱歌的群體
singers who perform together as a trained team, often appearing in churches, schools, or concert halls
The school chorus meets every Tuesday afternoon in the music room.
學校合唱團每週二下午在音樂教室練習。
grammar: takes singular verb for a group unit
Ravi joined the local chorus because he wanted to sing with other people.
Ravi 加入當地的合唱團，因為他喜歡和大家一起唱歌。
The chorus have all learned their parts for the winter concert next month.
合唱團的所有團員都已經學會了冬季音樂會的曲目。
Dr. Okafor has directed the city chorus for over fifteen years.
Okafor 博士已經指導這個城市合唱團超過十五年了。
Our chorus welcomed thirty new members from different neighbourhoods this year.
我們的合唱團今年新加入了三十位來自不同社區的團員。
- choir
often used for religious groups; in many contexts interchangeable with chorus
- vocal ensemble
more formal term for a small group of trained singers
用法筆記
Can take a singular verb (the chorus performs) when seen as a single unit, or a plural verb (the chorus perform) when referring to individual members. Choir is a close synonym but tends to be used for religious singing groups, while chorus is more general.
4. singers and dancers in a musical or stage production who perform together as a s
歌舞隊
音樂劇中的歌舞團隊
singers and dancers in a musical or stage production who perform together as a supporting team behind the main characters
The chorus in the musical wore bright gold costumes and danced across the stage.
音樂劇中的歌舞隊穿著金色服裝，在舞台上翩翩起舞。
collocation: the chorus in [production]
After weeks of rehearsal, the chorus performed every number without a single mistake.
經過數週排練，歌舞隊在每一場表演中都零失誤地演出。
At the school musical, the chorus sang and danced around Dorothy on the yellow brick road.
在學校音樂劇中，歌舞隊圍繞著桃樂絲在黃磚路上唱歌跳舞。
The director asked the chorus to move to the left during the second song.
導演請歌舞隊在第二首歌時向左邊移動。
- ensemble
broader term for a group of performers working together in a show
- corps de ballet
specifically the dance group in a ballet production
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 3 (SINGING GROUP): this sense specifically refers to performers in a theatrical production who both sing and dance, not to a standalone concert choir.
5. in ancient Athenian theatre, performers who sang, danced, and recited poetry tog
歌隊
古希臘戲劇中的評論隊伍
in ancient Athenian theatre, performers who sang, danced, and recited poetry together to offer commentary on the drama unfolding before the audience
In Sophocles' plays, the chorus often warned the hero about the dangers of pride.
在索福克勒斯的劇作中，歌隊經常警告主角不要過於自負。
domain: ancient Greek drama
The twelve members of the chorus wore masks and moved in perfect unison.
十二位歌隊成員戴著面具，以完美的整齊動作移動。
The chorus in Greek tragedy explained the deeper meaning behind the events on stage.
希臘悲劇中的歌隊為觀眾解釋舞台上事件背後的深層含義。
During a performance of Sophocles' Antigone at the outdoor theatre, the chorus warned King Creon of the gods' anger.
在戶外劇場演出索福克勒斯的《安提戈涅》時，歌隊警告克里昂國王眾神的憤怒。
用法筆記
Always refers to the historical convention of ancient Greek theatre (5th century BCE). Do not confuse with the modern theatrical chorus (sense 4 — SHOW ENSEMBLE), which serves a supporting role rather than a commenting one.
6. a situation where many voices share a common emotion or opinion in unison, produ
齊聲；同聲
眾人同時發出的聲音或意見
a situation where many voices share a common emotion or opinion in unison, producing a unified sound
A chorus of cheers erupted from the crowd when the winning goal was scored.
當致勝球進網時，人群中爆出一片歡呼聲。
pattern: a chorus of [sound/response]
Closing the library drew a chorus of angry protests from local families.
關閉圖書館引來當地居民一片憤怒的抗議。
A chorus of voices called for help after the building collapsed in the storm.
建築物在暴風雨中倒塌後，傳來一陣求救的呼喊聲。
The teacher was greeted by a chorus of happy hellos from the children every morning.
每天早上，老師一走進教室，孩子們就齊聲快樂地說你好。
There was a chorus of agreement around the table when Leila suggested a break.
Leila 建議休息一下時，在座所有人異口同聲表示贊成。
- silence
the absence of any shared sound or reaction
用法筆記
Typically used with of followed by a collective noun (a chorus of cheers/protests/approval). The phrase in chorus means 'all together' and functions as an adverb: 'The children answered in chorus.'
常見錯誤
chorus — 動詞
- choruspresent simple I / you / we / they
- choruses3rd person singular
- chorusing-ing form
- chorusedpast simple
1. to have several speakers say the same words together, typically as a shared resp
齊聲說
一群人同時說出相同的話
to have several speakers say the same words together, typically as a shared response to something that has just happened or been said
When the teacher asked who wanted a break, the whole class chorused 'Yes!'
老師問誰想休息時，全班齊聲喊：「要！」
transitive: chorus + direct quote
The guests chorused congratulations as the happy couple walked into the room.
新人走進房間時，賓客們齊聲祝賀。
transitive: chorus + noun phrase
The children chorused in excitement when they saw the birthday cake with candles.
孩子們看到插著蠟燭的生日蛋糕時，興奮地齊聲叫喊。
The fans chorused the team's anthem before the match began.
球迷們在比賽開始前齊聲唱出球隊的隊歌。
- chant
more rhythmic and repetitive; often used for protests or sports events
- sing in unison
specifically about singing rather than speaking
- say in unison
more literal and less common in everyday use
用法筆記
Almost always used with a group subject (the crowd, the class, the audience). When followed by a direct quote, no comma or conjunction is needed: 'They chorused "Happy Birthday!"'