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parenthetical

/ˈpæ.ɹən.θɛt.ɪkl̩/

Meanings
noun

圆括号内的词语，括号语。

A word or phrase within parentheses.

Examples :

"The phrase "(for example)" is a common parenthetical. "
“(例如)”这个短语是常见的括号语。
grammar language word
noun

(剧本中)圆括号内的提示，括号内的表演提示.

(screenwriting) A descriptor or modifier enclosed within parentheses and put, indented, in a line of dialogue to describe how it should be acted or directed onscreen.

Examples :

"The actor questioned the necessity of the parenthetical "(Sighing)" because he felt his delivery already conveyed the character's sadness. "
演员质疑了剧本中“(叹气)”这个括号内的表演提示是否有必要，因为他觉得自己的演绎已经传达了角色的悲伤。
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Related Words

Illustration necessity

necessity noun

/nɪˈsɛsəti/

必要性，必需。

"I bought a new table out of necessity. My old one was ruined."

我买了一张新桌子是迫不得已，因为旧的那张已经坏掉了，非换不可了。

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

指示，指导，说明。

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

我们会提供关于如何应对难缠客户的指导。

Illustration questioned

questioned verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənd/

询问，盘问，质问

"The police questioned the witness about what she saw at the scene of the accident. "

警方询问了目击者在事故现场看到了什么。

Illustration descriptor

descriptor noun

/dɪˈskɹɪptə(ɹ)/

描述符，描写词。

""Kind" is a good descriptor for my friendly neighbor. "

“友善”这个词很适合用来描述我友好的邻居。

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

包含，容纳。

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

装有我旧玩具的箱子被储存在阁楼里。

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

历史小说

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

历史小说在那家书店里非常畅销。

Illustration explaining

explaining verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/ /ɛkˈspleɪnɪŋ/

解释，说明。

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

解释圣经的一章。

Illustration screenwriting

screenwriting noun

/ˈskriːnˌraɪtɪŋ/

剧本创作，编剧。

"She hopes to make a career out of screenwriting and write movies that people will love. "

她希望以剧本创作为业，写出人们喜爱的电影剧本。

Illustration character

character noun

/ˈkæɹəktə/ /ˈkæɹəktɚ/

角色, 人物

"The main character in the school play was a brave student. "

学校戏剧的主要角色是一位勇敢的学生。(Xuéxiào xìjù de zhǔyào juésè shì yī wèi yǒnggǎn de xuéshēng.)

Illustration parentheses

parentheses noun

/pəˈɹɛnθəsiːz/

圆括号，括弧

"The teacher's instructions, (which were quite detailed), helped the students understand the project better. "

老师的指示，（这些指示非常详细），帮助学生们更好地理解了这个项目。

Illustration incidental

incidental noun

[ɪnsɪˈdɛ.ɾ̃əl]

零星项目，杂项。

"The incidental costs of the school trip, like snacks and souvenirs, added up quickly. "

学校旅行的零星费用，比如零食和纪念品，很快就累积起来了。

Illustration explanation

explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

解释，说明。

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

那个解释又长又拖沓。