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counterpoints

/ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnts/ /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnts/

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noun

床罩，被罩。

The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket; a coverlet.

Examples :

"After a long day, she pulled the soft counterpoints over herself and fell asleep almost instantly. "

漫长的一天结束后，她拉过柔软的床罩盖在身上，几乎立刻就睡着了。

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noun

对位，对应旋律。

A melody added to an existing one, especially one added to provide harmony whilst each retains its simultaneous identity; a composition consisting of such contrapuntal melodies.

Examples :

"The band created interesting counterpoints with the saxophone and trumpet, making the song sound richer and more complex. "

乐队用萨克斯管和小号创造出有趣的对应旋律，让歌曲听起来更丰富，更复杂。

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noun

对位，衬托，对比。

Any similar contrasting element in a work of art.

Examples :

"The architect used rough stone walls as counterpoints to the smooth glass windows in the modern house, creating visual interest. "

建筑师在这栋现代住宅中，用粗糙的石墙来衬托光滑的玻璃窗，形成了鲜明的对比，增加了视觉趣味。

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noun

对立点，相反的观点。

An opposite point.

Examples :

""While my sister argues for a later curfew, my parents usually offer strong counterpoints about responsibility and safety." "

虽然我姐姐主张晚点宵禁，但我父母通常会提出关于责任和安全方面的强烈对立观点。

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verb

对位，作对位法

To compose or arrange such music.

Examples :

"The music professor asked the students to counterpoints a simple melody with a flowing bass line in their next assignment. "

音乐教授要求学生们在下次作业中用流动的低音线对位一个简单的旋律。

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verb

抗衡，反衬。

To serve as an opposing point against.

Examples :

"The student's detailed research counterpoints the teacher's initial assumption about the project. "

这位学生详尽的研究反衬出老师最初对这个项目的假设是有待商榷的。

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