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tune-up是什么意思

tune-up

['tju:n,ʌp;]
  • n. 发动机的调整

英文词源


tune-up (n.)
"adjustments made to an automobile to improve its working," 1911, from verbal phrase tune up "bring to a state of effectiveness," 1718, in reference to musical instruments, from tune (v.) + up (adv.). Attested from 1901 in reference to engines. Meaning "event that serves as practice for a later one" is from 1934, U.S. sports jargon.

双语例句


1. It was just an ordinary voice, but he sang in tune.
他声音很一般,但唱得都在调子上。

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2. More than six million youngsters tune in to Blockbusters every day.
每天有600多万年轻人收看“热门大片”这档节目。

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3. Today, his change of direction seems more in tune with the times.
今天,他方向的改变似乎更与时代合拍。

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4. People just want a good tune and a good bop.
人们只是希望能伴着欢快的曲子尽情地跳博普舞。

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5. Tommy Tune gives the choreography his usual class and zip.
汤米·图恩在编排的舞蹈中注入其一贯的优雅和活力。

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