funk

• 一种音乐风格，以强烈的低音节奏和切分鼓点为特征，起源于20世纪60年代的美国非裔社区；也泛指这种音乐带来的强烈律动感或放克氛围。

A noun referring to a style of music characterized by a strong rhythmic bass line and syncopated drum patterns, originating from African American communities in the 1960s.

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1. Music genreB1informal

   A style of popular dance music with a strong bass line and syncopated rhythm, originating from African American culture.

   放克

   • James Brown is considered the godfather of funk.
   • The band played a mix of funk and soul at the club.
   • Funk music makes you want to dance.

2. State of depression or fearB2informal

   A state of depression, anxiety, or being in a bad mood.

   抑郁

   • He's been in a funk ever since he lost his job.
   • She snapped out of her funk after a good night's sleep.
   • Don't let a minor setback put you in a funk.

   同义词blue funkdepressiondoldrumsgloommelancholymopesulksulkiness

   反义词cheerfulnesscontentmenthappinessjoy

• 动词，指因害怕或缺乏勇气而躲避、畏缩或回避某事。

A verb meaning to be afraid of or to avoid doing something due to fear or lack of courage.

1. To avoid or back outC1informalbritish

   To avoid doing something because of fear or lack of courage.

   退缩

   • He funked the exam because he hadn't studied.
   • She funked the interview at the last minute.
   • Don't funk the challenge; face it head on.

   同义词back outbalkchicken outcowerdodgeduckevadeflinchquailrecoilshirkshrinksidestep

   反义词braveconfrontdarefacemeet

2. To be afraid or intimidatedC1informalbritish

   To be overcome with fear or nervousness.

   害怕

   • He funked at the thought of speaking in public.
   • The team funked when they saw the size of their opponents.
   • She funked the jump and stayed on the ground.

   同义词blenchcowerflinchquailrecoilshrink

   反义词braveconfrontface