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syncopated

/ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/ /ˈsɪnkəˌpeɪtɪd/

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verb

切音，省略。

To omit a vocalic or consonantal sound or a syllable from a word; to use syncope

Examples :

"He syncopated "recognized" to "rec'nized" when speaking quickly. "

他说得很快，把 "recognized" 切音省略成 "rec'nized"。

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verb

切分音节，使用切分音，采用切分节奏

To stress or accentuate the weak beat of a rhythm; to use syncopation

Examples :

"The drummer syncopated the beat, emphasizing the off-beats to create a jazzy, unexpected rhythm. "

鼓手使用了切分节奏，特意强调弱拍，营造出一种爵士乐般的、出人意料的节奏。

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adjective

缩略的，省略的

(grammar) of a word, shortened by syncope

Examples :

"The word "ev'ry" is a syncopated version of "every," where the middle vowel sound has been omitted. "

“Ev'ry” 这个词是 “every” 的缩略形式，它省略了中间的元音。

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adjective

切分音的，弱拍强奏的

Of a rhythm, modified by syncopation

Examples :

"The music had a syncopated beat, making it fun to dance to even though it wasn't perfectly regular. "

这音乐的节奏是切分音的，弱拍强奏，虽然不是很规律，但跳起舞来却很有趣。