tune
tune — 名詞
- tunesingular
- tunesplural
1. a short sequence of notes that combine into a pleasant, recognizable piece of mu
旋律；曲調
容易記住的一段音樂音符
a short sequence of notes that combine into a pleasant, recognizable piece of music, usually without words.
Jiwoo hummed a cheerful tune while walking to school this morning.
Jiwoo 今天早上邊走路上學邊哼著一首輕快的旋律。
collocation: hum a tune
The piano teacher asked Dahlia to play that same tune once more.
鋼琴老師請 Dahlia 把那首曲子再彈一次。
collocation: play a tune
An old folk tune came on the radio, and Imani smiled at the memory.
收音機傳來一首古老的民謠，Imani 聽了不禁微笑。
Esteban could not get that pop tune out of his head all day.
Esteban 一整天都無法把那首流行曲調從腦海裡甩掉。
collocation: get a tune out of your head
- hum a tune
- play a tune
- whistle a tune
- catchy tune
- folk tune
- pop tune
用法筆記
A tune is typically shorter and simpler than a full song; it focuses on the melody rather than lyrics.
常見錯誤
2. the situation where musicians hit the correct notes, producing a pleasant combin
音準
唱歌或演奏時正確的音高狀態
the situation where musicians hit the correct notes, producing a pleasant combined sound that fits together well.
The choir sang perfectly in tune, filling the hall with beautiful sound.
合唱團唱得音準完美，整個大廳充滿了優美的歌聲。
phrase: in tune
Élise checked that her violin was in tune before the concert began.
Élise 在音樂會開始前檢查她的小提琴音是否準確。
All the guitars need to be in tune for the band to sound good.
所有吉他都需要調好音，樂團聽起來才會好聽。
phrase: in tune
The viola was not in tune with the piano, so the duet sounded strange.
中提琴的音準跟鋼琴不合，二重奏聽起來很怪。
phrase: in tune with
- in tune
- keep in tune
- stay in tune
- sing in tune
- pitch
the specific frequency of a note, not the state of correctness
文法句型
in tune
in tune with + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'in tune' or 'in tune with'; does not normally appear bare.
常見錯誤
3. the situation where musicians hit the wrong notes, making the sound unpleasant o
走音
唱歌或演奏時不正確的音高狀態
the situation where musicians hit the wrong notes, making the sound unpleasant or mismatched with others.
One of the piano keys was out of tune, so Asher called a repair person.
有一個鋼琴鍵走音了，Asher 打電話找調音師來修。
phrase: out of tune
Zuri knew she was out of tune when the choir director stopped and frowned.
Zuri 知道自己唱走音了，因為合唱團指揮停了下來並皺起眉頭。
That old upright piano sounds terribly out of tune after years of use.
那台老舊的直立鋼琴用了多年之後，音已經完全走掉了。
phrase: out of tune
The lead singer was completely out of tune with the band during the second song.
主唱在第二首歌時完全跟樂團走了不同的調。
phrase: out of tune with
- out of tune
- go out of tune
- sound out of tune
文法句型
out of tune
out of tune with + noun
用法筆記
Almost always used in the fixed phrase 'out of tune' or 'out of tune with'; the opposite of sense 2.
4. a state of agreement or harmony between people's perspectives, attitudes, or sha
契合；一致
與他人想法或感受達成一致
a state of agreement or harmony between people's perspectives, attitudes, or shared interests; found in the fixed expression 'in tune with' and its opposite.
Tanvi felt completely in tune with her new team's approach to the project.
Tanvi 覺得自己與新團隊的專案方法完全契合。
phrase: in tune with (figurative)
The mayor's speech was out of tune with what the community really needed.
市長的演講與社區真正的需求格格不入。
Heather's values are in tune with the charity's mission to help the poor.
Heather 的價值觀與該慈善機構扶貧的使命是一致的。
phrase: in tune with (figurative)
Defne felt out of tune with the fashion trends her classmates followed.
Defne 覺得自己跟不上同學們追隨的時尚潮流。
phrase: out of tune with (figurative)
- in tune with
- out of tune with
- conflict
direct opposition rather than mere difference
文法句型
in tune with + noun
out of tune with + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in business or social contexts to describe alignment of opinions or goals. Distinguish from senses 2-3, which are literal musical meanings.
5. used before a specified sum of money to emphasize that the amount is surprisingl
高達（金額）
強調某金額巨大的固定說法
used before a specified sum of money to emphasize that the amount is surprisingly large.
The university received donations to the tune of two million dollars this year.
這所大學今年收到的捐款高達兩百萬美元。
phrase: to the tune of + large sum
Repairing the old bridge will cost taxpayers to the tune of three million.
修復那座舊橋將耗費納稅人高達三百萬元的資金。
Sari's company lost money to the tune of half a million in the first quarter.
Sari 的公司第一季虧損金額高達五十萬。
phrase: to the tune of
The city spent to the tune of one hundred thousand on the new park benches.
市政府花了高達十萬元在公園新長凳上。
- to the tune of
- amounting to
neutral, without the emphatic tone
文法句型
to the tune of + amount
用法筆記
Always used in the fixed expression 'to the tune of' followed by a specific monetary figure. The tone is often one of surprise or disapproval at the size of the amount.
常見錯誤
6. a service in which a mechanic checks and adjusts a vehicle's engine so that it r
調校保養
對引擎進行調整使其最佳化
a service in which a mechanic checks and adjusts a vehicle's engine so that it runs smoothly and efficiently.
Dahlia took her car to the garage for a tune-up before the long trip.
Dahlia 在長途旅行前把車開到修理廠去做調整。
collocation: get a tune-up
A regular tune-up can help your engine run smoothly for many years.
定期調整引擎可以讓車子平穩運轉很多年。
The mechanic said the car needed a full tune-up including new spark plugs.
技師說這輛車需要全面調校，包括更換新的火星塞。
collocation: need a tune-up
After the tune-up, Daniel noticed the engine started much more quietly.
調校之後，Daniel 注意到引擎啟動時安靜了許多。
- tune-up
- get a tune-up
- need a tune-up
- service
broader term covering all routine maintenance, not just engine adjustment
用法筆記
Often written as 'tune-up' (with a hyphen). More common in American English; British English often uses 'service' instead.
tune in
phrasal verbto adjust a radio, television, or other device so that it receives a particular station or programme.
收聽；收看
Millions of viewers tuned in to watch the final match live on Saturday night.
tune out
phrasal verbto stop paying attention to something, especially intentionally because you find it boring or unimportant.
充耳不聞；不理會
Asher tuned out the teacher's lecture about ancient history and drew in his notebook.
change your tune
idiomto change your opinion or attitude about something, especially after previously holding a different view.
改變態度；轉變立場
Esteban used to hate the idea of moving abroad, but he changed his tune after visiting Barcelona.
call the tune
idiomto be the person who makes the decisions and controls a situation.
發號施令；做主
The senior partner may own the firm, but the junior partners are the ones who really call the tune.
to do whatever someone tells you to do, often because you have no choice or want to please them.
聽從某人指揮；任人擺布
The small suppliers had to dance to the big retailer's tune or lose all their business.
to express a different opinion or change your attitude about something, usually because your situation has changed.
改變說法；改變態度
The boss was against flexible hours until she tried them herself — now she sings a different tune.
be in/out of tune
idiomWhen someone sings or plays music, they produce the correct or incorrect musical notes.
合拍/走調
Maya practiced every day so she could sing in tune.
The old piano is out of tune and sounds terrible.
To agree or disagree with someone or something, or to share or not share the same opinions or feelings.
與...一致/不一致
Diego's ideas are in tune with the company's goals.
The new policy is out of tune with what employees want.
call the shots/tune
idiomTo be the person who makes the decisions and controls what happens.
發號施令
In this project, Sara calls the shots.
Who calls the tune in your department?
To always do what someone else tells you to do, without questioning.
聽從某人指揮
Brian always dances to his boss's tune.
She refuses to dance to anyone's tune.
The person who provides the money for something has the right to control how it is used.
出錢的人說了算
The investor funded the startup, so he who pays the piper calls the tune.
In business, he who pays the piper calls the tune.
To behave or think in a way that is different from most other people.
與眾不同
Aiden marches to a different drummer and doesn't follow trends.
She marches to a different tune, always doing things her own way.
Used to emphasize a large amount of money that something costs.
高達...（金額）
The company lost money to the tune of two million dollars.
They renovated the house to the tune of fifty thousand dollars.
tune — 動詞
- tunepresent simple I / you / we / they
- tunes3rd person singular
- tuning-ing form
- tunedpast simple
1. to alter the tension on the strings or adjust the interior parts on a guitar, pi
調音
調整樂器使其發出正確音高
to alter the tension on the strings or adjust the interior parts on a guitar, piano, or other instrument, making each note ring at its intended pitch.
Daniel spent the afternoon tuning his guitar before the evening performance.
Daniel 花了一整個下午調音吉他，準備晚上的表演。
collocation: tune a guitar
The entire orchestra had to tune their instruments before the conductor arrived.
整個交響樂團在指揮抵達之前都得把自己的樂器調好音。
Jiwoo tuned the strings of her ukulele until each note sounded perfectly clear.
Jiwoo 調整她烏克麗麗的琴弦，直到每個音符聽起來都清晰完美。
collocation: tune + instrument
The piano tuner came every six months to tune the old upright piano.
調音師每六個月來幫那台老直立鋼琴調一次音。
- tune a guitar
- tune a violin
- tune a piano
- tune an instrument
- adjust
more general; not specific to musical pitch
- detune
to deliberately make an instrument out of tune
文法句型
tune + object
用法筆記
String instruments (guitar, violin, piano) need regular tuning. Some instruments, like the piano, require a professional tuner.
2. to change the settings of a radio set or TV, enabling it to pick up broadcasts f
調頻；轉台
調整收音機或電視至特定頻道
to change the settings of a radio set or TV, enabling it to pick up broadcasts from a chosen broadcaster or channel.
Sari tuned the radio to a station playing classical music during dinner.
Sari 把收音機調到播放古典音樂的電臺，邊吃晚餐邊聽。
pattern: tune [device] to [station]
Defne tuned in to the news channel every morning before leaving for work.
Defne 每天早上出門前都會轉到新聞頻道收看。
phrasal: tune in to
Asher tuned the television to the football match just before kickoff.
Asher 在開賽前把電視轉到足球比賽的頻道。
The old radio could only tune stations clearly if the antenna was fully extended.
那臺老收音機必須把天線完全拉出來才能清楚收到電臺。
pattern: tune + object (device)
- tune the radio
- tune the television
- tune in to
- tune to a station
- adjust
more general; not specific to radio or TV frequency
文法句型
tune + object + to + station
tune in + to + station
用法筆記
Often used with the phrasal verb 'tune in' or 'tune into.' The object can be the device ('tune the radio') or omitted ('tune in to a station').
常見錯誤
3. to make small adjustments to a vehicle's engine or mechanical parts so that it r
微調
微調引擎使其運作達到最佳
to make small adjustments to a vehicle's engine or mechanical parts so that it runs at maximum efficiency and power.
The mechanic tuned the engine carefully to improve the car's fuel efficiency.
技師仔細微調了引擎，以提高車子的燃油效率。
collocation: tune an engine
After tuning the motorcycle, Zuri noticed it accelerated much more smoothly.
調整摩托車之後，Zuri 注意到加速順暢了許多。
The racing team tuned every part of the engine before the big competition.
賽車隊在大賽前調整了引擎的每一個部件。
collocation: tune an engine
Heather took her classic car to a specialist who tuned vintage engines for a living.
Heather 把她的經典老爺車送到一位專門修理老式引擎的師傅那裡。
- tune an engine
- tune a car
- tune a motorcycle
- tune for performance
- calibrate
more technical; used for precise scientific or mechanical adjustments
文法句型
tune + object
用法筆記
Often used in the context of car maintenance or performance racing. The related noun form is 'tune-up' (sense 6 of the noun).