strike a chord

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To elicit a significant reaction, especially one which is favorable or sympathetic. idiomatic
    — [T]his brand of ecstatic meditation, shared by the Estonian composer Arvo Pärt, has struck a chord with record-buyers, and works such as "The Protecting Veil" (1989) for cello and strings have achieved cult status and huge sales on disc.
  2. To convey a feeling or meaning which someone personally internalizes and takes to heart. idiomatic
    — “The movie just struck a chord with him and he started telling us about his story and experience during the Holocaust.”

词形变化

strikes a chord present,singular,third-person striking a chord participle,present struck a chord participle,past struck a chord past

词汇关系

反义词
touch a nerve
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