rhapsody

• 名词，指一种史诗或适于朗诵的文学作品，常表达强烈的情感或狂喜；也指一种热情洋溢、自由奔放的表达或乐曲。

A noun referring to an epic poem or literary work adapted for recitation, often expressing intense emotion or enthusiasm.

1. Epic poem for recitationC2formal

   A part of an epic poem that was adapted or composed for recitation, often by a rhapsode in ancient Greece.

   狂诗

   • The rhapsody of Homer's Iliad was performed at the festival.
   • Ancient rhapsodes would memorize and recite a rhapsody to the public.
   • The poet composed a new rhapsody based on the legend of Odysseus.

   同义词bookcanto

2. Musical compositionB2formal

   A free-form, emotional, and often improvisational musical piece, typically for a solo instrument or orchestra.

   狂想曲

   • Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini is a famous piano piece.
   • The composer wrote a rhapsody inspired by folk melodies.
   • The orchestra performed a beautiful rhapsody that moved the audience.

   同义词capricciofantasia

3. Expression of enthusiasmC1formal

   An intensely enthusiastic, ecstatic, or passionate expression of feeling or speech.

   热情洋溢的表达

   • She went into a rhapsody about the beauty of the sunset.
   • His speech was a rhapsody of praise for the team's achievement.
   • The critic wrote a rhapsody about the new film's brilliance.

   同义词ebullienceecstasyeffusionenthusiasmexaltationfervoroutpouringpassionrapturetransport