orchestrate

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orchestrate — 動詞

  • orchestratepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • orchestrateshe / she / it
  • orchestratedpast simple
  • orchestrating-ing form

1. to prepare a musical composition for an orchestra by writing separate parts for

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

配器

將樂曲改編給管弦樂團演奏

to prepare a musical composition for an orchestra by writing separate parts for each instrument or section.

例句

Amina orchestrated her piano piece for a full symphony orchestra in Nairobi.

Amina 將她的鋼琴曲改編成管弦樂曲,在奈洛比由交響樂團演出。

collocation: orchestrate + [musical work] + for + [orchestra type]

The pop songs for the charity concert were orchestrated by a London arranger.

那場慈善演唱會的流行歌曲是由一位倫敦編曲家負責配器的。

常見搭配
  • orchestrate a score
  • orchestrate a symphony
  • orchestrate a piece
  • orchestrate music for strings
  • orchestrate for full orchestra
  • newly orchestrated
  • beautifully orchestrated
同義詞
  • arrange

    broader term; can apply to any instrumentation, not only orchestra

  • score

    more technical, focuses on writing the musical notation itself

  • adapt

    emphasises changing existing music for a different ensemble

文法句型

orchestrate + object (musical work) + for + instrument group

用法筆記

Object is typically a musical composition such as a piece, score, or song. Frequently used in the passive voice when describing who arranged the music. 'Orchestrate for' specifies the target instrumentation.

常見錯誤

He orchestrated the guitar solo.
He arranged the guitar solo.
'Orchestrate' means writing parts for an orchestra, not arranging music for solo instruments.

2. to carefully plan and direct a complex event or series of actions, often in a wa

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

策劃

暗中精心安排以達到特定目的

to carefully plan and direct a complex event or series of actions, often in a way that is not completely open or honest.

例句

The CEO orchestrated a merger between the two airlines after months of secret talks.

執行長經過數月的秘密協商,策劃了兩家航空公司之間的合併。

collocation: orchestrate a merger

The surprise attack was orchestrated by rebel leaders while government soldiers celebrated a holiday.

這場奇襲是由叛軍領袖精心策劃的,趁政府軍正在慶祝節日時發動。

passive: was orchestrated by [agent]

常見搭配
  • orchestrate a campaign
  • orchestrate an attack
  • orchestrate a merger
  • orchestrate a protest
  • orchestrate a deal
  • orchestrate an event
  • orchestrate a comeback
  • carefully orchestrated
  • secretly orchestrated
  • beautifully orchestrated
同義詞
  • engineer

    also implies skillful planning, often in technical or structural contexts

  • coordinate

    neutral term without the hidden or manipulative connotation

  • stage-manage

    more negative, strongly suggests artificiality or concealment

  • manipulate

    most negative; implies controlling people rather than events

反義詞

文法句型

orchestrate + object (event, campaign, plan)

用法筆記

Often carries a connotation of hidden or manipulative coordination behind an apparently natural course of events. Common in news, politics, and business writing. The object is usually a significant undertaking such as a campaign, attack, merger, or protest — not routine events.

常見錯誤

She orchestrated the office party.
She organized the office party.
'Orchestrate' implies complex, often secret planning of major events, not routine arrangements.
He orchestrated the team meeting.
He organized the team meeting.
Use 'orchestrate' only when the planning involves multiple groups and behind-the-scenes coordination.

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常見搭配

常用片語

  • orchestrate a takeover
  • orchestrate a return
  • orchestrate a movement

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