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overture

/ˈəʊvətjʊə/ /ˈoʊvəɹtʃəɹ/

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noun

前奏，序曲

An opening; a recess or chamber.

Examples :

"The secret compartment was hidden in an overture behind the bookshelf. "

那个秘密隔间藏在书架后面的一个凹处里。

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noun

揭示，透露，公开。

Disclosure; discovery; revelation.

Examples :

"The detective hoped the suspect's nervous behavior was an overture to the truth. "

侦探希望嫌疑人紧张的行为能揭示真相。

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noun

提议，示好，接洽

(often in plural) An approach or proposal made to initiate communication, establish a relationship etc.

Examples :

"The teacher's overture to the students for a class discussion helped ease their apprehension about the new topic. "

老师主动提议和同学们进行课堂讨论，这有助于减轻他们对新话题的担忧。

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noun

提案，提议。

A motion placed before a legislative body, such as the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Examples :

"The school board presented an overture to the General Assembly regarding the new curriculum. "

学校董事会向大会提交了一项关于新课程的提案。

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noun

序曲，前奏。

A musical introduction to a piece of music.

Examples :

"The orchestra played a beautiful overture before the start of the school play. "

乐团在学校戏剧开场前演奏了一段优美的序曲。

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verb

示好，提议。

To make overtures; to approach with a proposal.

Examples :

"The new student overture to the class president about joining the debate team. "

那个新生向学生会主席示好，提议加入辩论队。

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