plural overtures
plural overtures
Learner's definition of OVERTURE
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1
: a piece of music played at the start of an opera, a musical play, etc.(歌剧、音乐剧等的)序曲,前奏曲
2
: something that is offered or suggested with the hope that it will start a relationship, lead to an agreement, etc.提议;友好姿态 -
The government has made a significant peace overture by opening the door to negotiation.开启谈判之门是政府做出的重要和平姿态。
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He was making (romantic/sexual) overtures to her during dinner.用餐时他一直在对她做出(求爱/性爱的)表示。
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The company's board rejected overtures [=offers] for a merger.公司董事会拒绝了合并的提议。
3
: the first part of an event : the beginning of something开端;序幕