descant
n
(music 音) treble accompaniment (often improvised) which is sung or played to a melody 高音部伴奏或伴唱(常为即兴的). descant, v [Ipr]
~ on/upon sth
1 (music 音) sing or play a descant on sth 为某乐曲作高音伴奏或伴唱.
2 (fml 文) talk for a long time about sth; comment on sth 长时间谈论某事; 评论某物
descant endlessly on the Government's failings 无尽无休地谈论政府的过失.
🗣️ 情景例句
Well, you really saved the day for me, Alexandra.
你真的帮了我一个大忙, Alexandra。
Once an opportunity slips away, it is gone for good.
机会一旦错过,永远不会再来。
Mrs.Richards quickly hid in the small storeroom under the stairs.