ReadWriteQuiz
Chinese dictionary
- 1
n.fundamental/main key
这音乐的基调很低。
The music is in a low key.
- 2
n.metakeynote; basic point
这部作品的基调是鼓舞人向上的。
The basic tone of this work is encouraging and uplifting.
她讲话的基调是团结。
The keynote of her speech is unity.
生气和活力是该小镇的基调。
Vim and vigour is the keynote of the town.
- 3
n.key tone
这部作品的基调过于颓废。
The main message of this work is too dispirited.
如今结婚礼服的基调是素雅。
Today the keynote of the wedding gown is simplicity.
这个节目贯穿着一种搞笑的基调。
This program has a jokey tone throughout.