counterpoint

英 [ˈkaʊntəpɔɪnt]

美 [ˈkaʊntərpɔɪnt]

n.  对位法，对位(各声部互相结合); 复调; 惬意(或有趣)的对比
v.  用…作对比; 与…形成对比

复数：counterpoints　过去分词：counterpointed　过去式：counterpointed　现在分词：counterpointing　第三人称单数：counterpoints　

BNC.20081 / COCA.13933

牛津词典

noun

• 对位法，对位（各声部互相结合）
  the combination of two or more tunes played together to form a single piece of music
  1. The two melodies are played in counterpoint.
     用对位法来演奏这两首曲调。
• 复调
  a tune played in combination with another one
• 惬意（或有趣）的对比
  a pleasing or interesting contrast
  1. This work is in austere counterpoint to that of Gaudi.
     这件作品的质朴风格与高迪的形成了有趣的对比。

verb

• 用…作对比；与…形成对比
  to contrast sth with sth else; to form a contrast with sth

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 有趣的对比
  Something that is acounterpoint tosomething else contrasts with it in a satisfying way.
  1. Paris is just a short train journey away, providing the perfect counterpoint to the peace and quiet of Reims.
     从这儿到巴黎坐火车一会儿就到，那里与兰斯的宁静平和相比却又是另一番景象。
• VERB 与…形成有趣的对比
  If one thingcounterpointsanother, it contrasts with it in a satisfying way.
  1. A good sharp dressing counterpointed the sweetness of the dried fruit.
     味道浓烈的上好调味品和香甜的干果形成有趣的对比。
• N-UNCOUNT (音乐的)对位法，对位
  In music,counterpointis a technique in which two or more different tunes are played together at the same time.
  1. ...lessons in counterpoint and harmony.
     对位及和声课

英英释义

noun

• a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

verb

• write in counterpoint
  1. Bach perfected the art of counterpointing
• to show differences when compared
  1. the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities
  Synonym:contrast

双语例句

• The counterpoint of slower reserve accumulation is less reserve diversification activity away from the dollar in favour of other major currencies.
  对应储备累积放缓，从美元转向其它主要货币的外汇多样化措施变少。
• The Christian Church had been concerned the development of counterpoint technique since counterpoint music come into being.
  西方基督教教会自复调音乐产生以来，对复调技法的发展一直抱以十分关注的态度。
• In the distance wolves picked up hischant and cast it back in howling counterpoint.
  远处的山中的野狼们听到了他的吟唱，本能的发出嚎叫相回应。
• This commentary, counterpoint, and debate is worth pondering.
  这篇评论之对比观点及讨论值得仔细考虑。
• In trying out what we musicians call counterpoint.
  尝试我们音乐人叫对位法。
• Relating to or characteristic of or according to the rules of counterpoint.
  关于对位，有对位特征，或依照对位规则。
• It is a counterpoint and counter-profit teaching model.
  联合办学是一种对位、共赢的教学模式。
• The transparency and openness of the new part is a deliberate counterpoint to the introverted Edwardian house with its dark central corridor.
  翻修后的后部建筑更加透明和开敞，与原来爱德华七世时代含蓄的室内风格以及深色而阴暗的中央走道形成鲜明对比。
• Analytical Novel with Contrapuntal Counterpoint& To Interpret Milan Kundera's Novels from the Art of Plot
  剖析性的对位式复调小说&从情节艺术角度解读米兰·昆德拉小说
• The two melodies are played in counterpoint.
  用对位法来演奏这两首曲调。