ad lib
名词 n.
动词 v.
形容词 adj.
副词 adv.
英文释义
名词 n.
- An instance of something improvised, especially a line.
- Improvised vocals added after the main vocals have been recorded which serve to emphasize the rhythm or fill the lyrical bar line.
动词 v.
- To perform without a script.
- To perform without preparation.
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To perform extemporaneously.
— She ad libbed the rest of the scene.
- To perform ad libs; to improvise lyrics after the main lyrics have been recorded.
- To perform (lyrics) as ad libs.
形容词 adj.
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Extemporaneous, impromptu.
— We were shocked to learn that the entire show was an ad lib performance. How did they weave it together so expertly on the fly?
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That provides as much as each one desires, to each one's fill, without restriction.
— ad lib feed
副词 adv.
- At pleasure.
- At will.
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As much as desired, to one's fill, without restriction.
— For one thing I had a splendid supper when I got on board—a whack of cold, lean beef and pighells, bread, butter ad lib., tea, and plenty of good bread.
- Extemporaneously.
词形变化
词源
词源 1
Abbreviation of ad libitum, borrowed from New Latin ad libitum.
词源 2
Abbreviation of ad libitum, borrowed from New Latin ad libitum.
词源 3
Abbreviation of ad libitum, borrowed from New Latin ad libitum.
词源 4
Abbreviation of ad libitum, borrowed from New Latin ad libitum.
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