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/æd ˈlɪb/

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C1informalcommonart/æd ˈlɪb/

To speak or perform spontaneously without preparation, often by improvising lines, music, or actions on the spot.

ruГоворить или выступать спонтанно без подготовки, часто импровизируя реплики, музыку или действия на месте.esHablar o actuar espontáneamente sin preparación, a menudo improvisando diálogos, música o acciones en el momento.frParler ou jouer spontanément sans préparation, en improvisant souvent des répliques, de la musique ou des actions sur le moment.deEtwas spontan und ohne Vorbereitung sagen oder tun, oft indem man Redebeiträge, Musik oder Handlungen aus dem Stegreif improvisiert.ptFalar ou apresentar algo de forma espontânea, sem preparação prévia, improvisando falas, música ou ações na hora.zh指不经过准备而即兴说话、表演或创作,常用于临时想出台词、音乐或动作。arالتصرف أو الكلام أو الأداء بشكل عفوي دون تحضير مسبق، مع الارتجال في العبارات أو الموسيقى أو الأفعال في حينه.

  1. Improvise or speak spontaneously B2 informal

    To say or perform something without preparation, often in a creative or humorous way.

    • The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone stopped working.
    • During the interview, she ad-libbed a clever response to a difficult question.
    • The actor forgot his lines and had to ad-lib the entire scene.

    ruИмпровизироватьesimprovisarfrimproviserdeImprovisierenptImprovisarzh即兴arالارتجال

  2. Without restriction or limit C1 formal

    Used to describe something done freely or without constraints, often in a musical or theatrical context.

    • The musicians played ad lib during the jam session.
    • The director allowed the actors to ad lib their dialogue for a more natural feel.
    • The speech was delivered ad lib, without any notes.

    ruИмпровизированноesa voluntadfrà volontédeImprovisiertptImprovisadamentezh即兴地arارتجالًا