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See also: ad-lib
ad-lib
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
ad-libs; ad-libbed; ad-libbing
ad-libs; ad-libbed; ad-libbing
Learner's definition of AD-LIB
: to make up words or music in a performance instead of saying or playing something that has been planned : improvise即席讲话；即兴演出；即兴演奏
[no object]
- The actor forgot his lines, so he ad-libbed.男演员忘了台词，就临场发挥了一下。
- a comedian who is admired for his ability to ad-lib即兴表演能力受到赞赏的喜剧演员
[+ object]
- The actor ad-libbed his lines.男演员临场编了台词。
- She ad-libbed the guitar solo.她即兴表演了吉他独奏。
- ad-lib a joke即兴编笑话
— ad-lib
noun, plural ad-libs [count]- Some of the best jokes in the movie were ad-libs.这部电影中最好笑的一些笑话是即兴编出来的。
— ad-lib
adjective- an ad-lib joke即兴编的笑话
— ad-lib
adverb- did the whole dialogue ad- lib靠即兴发挥完成了整场对话
See also: ad-lib
ad-libbed; ad-libbing
: to deliver spontaneously
: to improvise especially lines or a speech
ad-lib noun
: spoken, composed, or performed without preparation
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2022 Susan, the comment, the ad lib heard round the world, literally. NBC News, 27 Mar. 2022 There apparently were an ad lib remark that Vladimir Putin just can't remain in power. NBC News, 27 Mar. 2022 Another challenge is that audience members are called up on stage, to be additional spellers in the bee, which requires, per the script, the ability to ad lib. Steve Smith, courant.com, 21 Oct. 2021 With his perfect presentation left back home, Knapp is forced to ad lib. Michael Chavez, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2021 To be repeated ad lib, to be put right when the curtain goes up in earnest. Madeleine Schwartz, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2021 There might be formal lyrics, or participants might choose to ad lib, with others joining for the chorus, said Matthew Baya, a radio show host from Williamstown, Massachusetts. David Sharp, Star Tribune, 29 Jan. 2021 Travis Scott does the honors of the titular ad lib, and The Weeknd earned a credit as one of the songwriters (his demo was leaked in 2018). Billboard Staff, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2021 See More
Adverb
And that’s one of those wonderful moments where not being allowed to ad lib was a gift. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2022 Susan, the comment, the ad lib heard round the world, literally. NBC News, 27 Mar. 2022 There apparently were an ad lib remark that Vladimir Putin just can't remain in power. NBC News, 27 Mar. 2022 Another challenge is that audience members are called up on stage, to be additional spellers in the bee, which requires, per the script, the ability to ad lib. Steve Smith, courant.com, 21 Oct. 2021 With his perfect presentation left back home, Knapp is forced to ad lib. Michael Chavez, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2021 To be repeated ad lib, to be put right when the curtain goes up in earnest. Madeleine Schwartz, The New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2021 There might be formal lyrics, or participants might choose to ad lib, with others joining for the chorus, said Matthew Baya, a radio show host from Williamstown, Massachusetts. David Sharp, Star Tribune, 29 Jan. 2021 Travis Scott does the honors of the titular ad lib, and The Weeknd earned a credit as one of the songwriters (his demo was leaked in 2018). Billboard Staff, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2021 See More Word History
Etymology
Verb
derivative of ad lib
Adjective
derivative of ad lib
Adverb
short for ad libitum entry 1
First Known Use
Verb
1910, in the meaning defined at transitive sense
Adjective
1819, in the meaning defined above
Adverb
1791, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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