in tune
in tune — 慣用語
1. producing the correct notes so the sound matches the expected pitch or fits othe
音準
音高正確，也和其他聲部合得上
producing the correct notes so the sound matches the expected pitch or fits other musical parts
By rehearsal time, Gabriel's cello was finally in tune with the choir.
到了排練時，Gabriel 的大提琴終於和合唱團對上音準了。
be in tune with another musical part
The children sang in tune after Emily played the starting note.
Emily 先彈出起音後，孩子們就都唱準了。
sing in tune after hearing a guide note
Before the concert, Obi checked whether his trumpet was in tune.
演出前，Obi 檢查自己的小號是不是已經調準。
Even the last violin stayed in tune through the difficult ending.
就連最後一把小提琴在困難的結尾都一直沒有走音。
- on pitch
focuses on hitting the correct note, especially in singing
- in harmony
stresses how different notes blend, not just correct pitch
- out of tune
describes notes that sound wrong or do not match others
文法句型
be in tune
sing in tune
be in tune with + instrument or voice
用法筆記
Used for voices or instruments that hit the correct pitch. When you mention what the sound matches, follow it with 'with'.
常見錯誤
in tune — 片語
1. sharing similar feelings or ideas, so people understand one another easily
合得來
彼此想法接近，也容易懂對方
sharing similar feelings or ideas, so people understand one another easily
After one meeting, Shanti felt in tune with the new design team.
開完一次會後，Shanti 就覺得自己和新設計團隊很合得來。
be in tune with a group
Emily and Wei were in tune about the festival's main message.
Emily 和 Wei 對這場節慶的主軸想法很合得來。
Our coach stays in tune with what the younger players need.
我們的教練一直很懂年輕球員真正需要什麼。
By spring, Christopher was fully in tune with his partner at work.
到了春天，Christopher 在工作上已經和搭檔很合得來。
- on the same wavelength
more informal and strongly suggests quick mental connection
- in harmony
stresses peaceful relations more than shared understanding
- in step
often emphasizes acting or thinking in the same direction
- at odds
describes people who disagree or clash
- out of touch
suggests a failure to understand current feelings or needs
文法句型
be in tune
be in tune with + person or group
be in tune with + needs or feelings
用法筆記
Often used for people, teams, or relationships in which one side understands the other's feelings, ideas, or needs. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about things matching well.
常見錯誤
2. matching something else in style, feeling, or effect so the combination seems ri
協調
彼此搭配自然，整體感覺對味
matching something else in style, feeling, or effect so the combination seems right together
The pale curtains are in tune with the oak table and rug.
淡色窗簾跟橡木桌和地毯看起來很協調。
be in tune with another design element
Mauricio chose music that felt in tune with the quiet restaurant.
Mauricio 挑了和安靜餐廳氣氛很協調的音樂。
The new logo looks in tune with the company's older posters.
新標誌看起來和公司舊海報的風格很協調。
Her short speech was in tune with the hopeful mood outside.
她那段簡短發言和外面的希望氣氛很協調。
- in harmony
often sounds slightly more literary and can suggest beauty as well as fit
- well matched
usually used for colors, clothes, or designs that suit each other
- compatible
broader and often used for systems, styles, or personalities
- clashing
describes things that do not suit each other
- out of place
suggests one thing does not fit the rest
文法句型
be in tune with + thing
look in tune with + setting
feel in tune with + mood or style
用法筆記
Use this sense for colors, designs, words, music, or other things that suit each other. Distinguish from sense 1, which is about mutual understanding between people.