ballad

名词 n. 动词 v.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.
    — The poet composed a ballad praising the heroic exploits of the fallen commander.
  2. A slow romantic song.
    — On Friday nights, the roller rink had a time-block called "Lovers' Lap" when they played nothing but ballads on the overhead speakers.
动词 v.
  1. To make mention of in ballads. obsolete
  2. To compose or sing ballads. intransitive

词形变化

ballads plural ballads present,singular,third-person ballading participle,present balladed participle,past balladed past

词源

词源 1
From French ballade, from Old Occitan ballada (“poem for a dance”), from Late Latin ballare. Doublet of balada and ballade.
词源 2
From French ballade, from Old Occitan ballada (“poem for a dance”), from Late Latin ballare. Doublet of balada and ballade.
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