1 tune /ˈtuːn/ Brit /ˈtjuːn/ noun plural tunes
/ˈtuːn/ Brit /ˈtjuːn/
noun
plural tunes
Learner's definition of TUNE
[count]
: a series of musical notes that produce a pleasing sound when played or sung曲子;曲调 -
I can't get that tune [=song] out of my head.我忘不了那首曲子。
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an upbeat dance tune欢快的舞曲
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He played a delightful little tune [=melody] on the piano.他用钢琴弹奏了一小段美妙的曲子。
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The concert featured popular Broadway show tunes. [=songs from musicals]这场音乐会主打的是百老汇流行音乐剧的曲子。
call the tune
informal
: to be in charge or control of something掌控;操纵
change your tune
informal or sing a different tune
: to change the way you talk about something : to have a different opinion about something变换语调;改变看法 -
He bragged that the test was easy, but when he saw his grade he changed his tune.他吹牛说考试很简单,但看到自己的分数时却变了口气。
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Now he's singing a different tune.现在他又换了腔调。
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They say they're not worried about money, but once they see how much the new equipment will cost, they'll be singing a different tune.他们说并不怕花钱,但是一旦知道新设备的价格,他们就不会那么说了。
dance to someone's tune
— see 1dance
in tune
1
: in a state in which the correct musical sound is played or sung音调正确 2
a : in a state in which people agree with or understand one another协调一致 —
usually + with -
They were clearly in tune with each other.他们显然很合得来。
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The speaker was very much in tune with our concerns. [=understood and shared our concerns]发言人很认同我们的关注点。
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The new supervisor is not in tune with the needs of the staff. [=does not understand/appreciate the needs of the staff]新主管并不了解员工的需求。
b : in a state in which one thing agrees with or matches another适合;匹配 —
usually + with
out of tune
1
: in a state in which the correct musical sound is not played or sung音调错误;走调 2
a : in a state in which people do not agree with or understand one another不投合;不一致 —
usually + with b : in a state in which one thing does not agree with or match another不适合;不匹配 —
usually + with
to the tune of
1
: using the tune of (a particular song)用(某首歌的)曲调 2
informal —
used to emphasize a large amount of money总额达,总数为(用于强调大量的金钱) 2 tune /ˈtuːn/ Brit /ˈtjuːn/ verb
tunes; tuned; tuning
2 tune
/ˈtuːn/ Brit /ˈtjuːn/
verb
tunes; tuned; tuning
Learner's definition of TUNE
1
[+ object] : to adjust (a musical instrument) so that it makes the correct sound when played(给乐器)调音,校音 2
[+ object] : to make small changes to (something) in order to make it work better调整;使…协调 —
often + up — see also fine-tune, tune-up 3
: to adjust (a radio or television) so that it receives a broadcast clearly(给收音机、电视等)调谐,调频道 [+ object]
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often used as (be) tuned常用作(be) tuned [no object]
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+ to
stay tuned
: to keep watching a television show or listening to a radio broadcast持续收看;继续收听 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
tune in
[phrasal verb] 1
: to watch a television show or listen to a radio broadcast收看(电视节目);收听(广播节目) -
Tune in next week for the conclusion.敬请下周收听大结局。
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Millions of listeners/viewers tuned in for coverage of the presidential debate.数百万听众收听/观众收看了总统竞选辩论。
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We tuned in to hear the results of the election.我们收听了选举结果。
2
be tuned in : to understand and be aware of a situation, other people's needs, etc.理解;体谅 —
usually + to
tune out
[phrasal verb] informal 1
: to stop paying attention to what other people are saying or doing : to become unaware of what is happening around you开小差;走神 2
tune (someone or something) out or tune out (someone or something) : to ignore or not listen to (someone or something)不理会 -
She tuned out the noise and concentrated on her work.她不理会噪声,专心工作。
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There was a loud group at the restaurant, but we were able to tune them out.餐馆里有一群人比较吵,但是我们能忽略他们的存在。