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Describes something that is improvised or spoken without preparation, often used in performance contexts.

ruОписывает что-то импровизированное или сказанное без подготовки, часто используется в контексте выступлений.esDescribe algo improvisado o dicho sin preparación, usado a menudo en contextos de actuación o discursos.frDécrit quelque chose d'improvisé ou dit sans préparation, souvent utilisé dans le contexte de discours ou de performances.deBeschreibt etwas Improvisiertes oder ohne Vorbereitung Gesagtes, oft im Zusammenhang mit Auftritten oder Reden verwendet.ptDescreve algo improvisado ou dito sem preparação, frequentemente usado no contexto de apresentações ou performances.zh形容即兴的、未经准备的，常用于描述表演、讲话或发言等内容。arيصف شيئًا مرتجلًا أو مقولًا دون تحضير أو سابق تدريب، ويُستخدم غالبًا في سياق الخطابات والعروض والأداء.

1. Spontaneous or improvised B2 informal

   Said or done without prior planning or preparation; created on the spot.

   • The comedian gave an ad-lib performance that had the audience laughing.
   • Her ad-lib remarks during the interview were surprisingly witty.
   • The actor's ad-lib line became the most memorable part of the movie.

   ruИмпровизированныйesImprovisadofrImprovisédeImprovisiertptImprovisadozh即兴的arارتجالي

   Synonyme: extemporaneousextemporeimpromptuimprovisedoffhandspontaneousunplannedunrehearsed

   Antonyme: plannedpremeditatedpreparedscripted

2. Unrehearsed B2 informal

   Performed or delivered without any rehearsal or written script.

   • The band played an ad-lib version of the song at the concert.
   • His ad-lib speech at the wedding was heartfelt and genuine.
   • The director encouraged ad-lib dialogue to make the scene feel more natural.

   ruИмпровизированныйesImprovisadofrimprovisédeImprovisiertptImprovisadozh即兴的arارتجالي

   Synonyme: extemporaneousextemporaryimpromptuimprovisedoff-the-cuffspontaneousunrehearsedunscripted

   Antonyme: plannedpreparedscriptedwritten

• more ad-lib comparative form
• most ad-lib superlative form

A noun referring to a remark, line, or performance delivered spontaneously without prior preparation.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее реплику, фразу или выступление, произнесённые спонтанно, без предварительной подготовки.esSustantivo que denota una réplica, frase o actuación dicha o hecha de forma espontánea, sin preparación previa.frNom désignant une réplique, une phrase ou une intervention prononcée spontanément, sans préparation préalable.deSubstantiv, das eine spontan und ohne vorherige Vorbereitung geäußerte Bemerkung, Rede oder Darbietung bezeichnet; auch eine improvisierte Einlage oder Stegreifrede.ptSubstantivo que designa uma fala, frase ou apresentação feita de improviso, sem preparação prévia. Pode também se referir a uma pequena inserção humorística ou comentário espontâneo feito durante uma apresentação.zh名词，指即兴说出的话、临时插入的台词或即兴表演，事先没有准备。arاسم يدل على كلام أو عبارة أو أداء يُلقى بشكل عفوي دون تحضير مسبق. ويشمل أيضًا ارتجال الكلام أو الأداء في سياق الحديث أو التمثيل.

1. Spontaneous remark B2 informal

   A comment or line delivered without prior preparation, often in a performance or conversation.

   • The comedian's ad-lib had the audience roaring with laughter.
   • During the interview, she made a clever ad-lib about the topic.
   • His speech was mostly scripted, but he added a few ad-libs.

   ruИмпровизацияesImprovisación verbal, comentario espontáneofrRépartie improviséedeImprovisationptImprovisozh即兴发言arارتجال

   Synonyme: extemporizationimpromptuimprovisation

   Antonyme: preparationrehearsalscript

• ad-libs plural form
• ad-libs' possessive plural form
• ad-lib's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to improvise or perform spontaneously without preparation, especially in speech or performance.

ruГлагол, означающий импровизировать или выступать спонтанно без подготовки, особенно в речи или выступлении.esVerbo que significa improvisar o actuar espontáneamente sin preparación, especialmente en el habla o en una actuación.frVerbe signifiant improviser ou jouer spontanément sans préparation, en particulier dans un discours ou une représentation.deSpontan und ohne Vorbereitung sprechen oder handeln, besonders auf der Bühne oder in einer Rede; etwas aus dem Stegreif erfinden.ptVerbo que significa improvisar ou falar/atuar de forma espontânea, sem preparação prévia, especialmente em discursos, apresentações ou performances.zh动词，指在没有准备的情况下即兴讲话或表演，尤其用于演讲或演出中。arفعل يعني الارتجال أو التحدث أو الأداء دون تحضير مسبق، خاصة في الكلام أو العرض أو التمثيل.

1. Improvise B2 informal

   To speak or perform without preparation or a script, creating words or actions spontaneously.

   • The comedian ad-libbed a hilarious joke when the microphone malfunctioned.
   • During the play, the actor forgot his lines and had to ad-lib.
   • She ad-libbed a speech when the main speaker didn't show up.

   ruИмпровизироватьesImprovisarfrimproviserdeImprovisierenptImprovisarzh即兴arيرتجل

   Synonyme: improvisemake up

   Antonyme: planpreparerehearsescript

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• ad-libbing present participle
• ad-libs third person singular