chorus

noun

1. 副歌
   part of a song that is sung after each verse
   1. Everyone joined in the chorus.
      唱到副歌时，大家都跟着齐唱起来。
2. 合唱曲
   a piece of music, usually part of a larger work, that is written for a choir (= a group of singers)
   1. the Hallelujah Chorus
      哈利路亚合唱曲
3. 合唱团；歌咏队
   a large group of singers
   1. the Bath Festival Chorus
      巴斯音乐节大合唱团
4. 歌舞队
   a group of performers who sing and dance in a musical show
   1. the chorus line (= a line of singers and dancers performing together)
      排成一排同台表演的歌舞演员
5. 齐声，异口同声（表示同意或不同意）
   the sound of a lot of people expressing approval or disapproval at the same time
   1. a chorus of praise/complaint
      一片赞扬声 / 抱怨声
   2. a chorus of voices calling for her resignation
      异口同声要求她辞职
6. 歌队，合唱队（对剧情加以评论）
   a group of performers who comment together on the events of the play
7. （开场白和收场白的）朗诵演员
   an actor who speaks the opening and closing words of the play

verb

1. 合唱；齐声说；异口同声地说
   to sing or say sth all together
   1. ‘Hello, Paul,’ they chorused.
      “你好，保罗。”他们齐声问候道。

1. N-COUNT 叠句;副歌
   A chorus is a part of a song which is repeated after each verse.
   1. Caroline sang two verses and the chorus of her song...
      卡罗琳唱了她歌曲中的两段和副歌部分。
   2. Everyone joined in the chorus.
      唱到副歌时，大家都跟着一起唱起来。
2. N-COUNT 合唱团;歌咏队
   A chorus is a large group of people who sing together.
   1. The chorus was singing 'The Ode to Joy'.
      合唱团在唱《欢乐颂》。
3. N-COUNT 合唱(歌)曲
   A chorus is a piece of music written to be sung by a large group of people.
   1. ...the Hallelujah Chorus.
      《哈利路亚合唱曲》
4. N-COUNT 合唱团;歌舞队
   A chorus is a group of singers or dancers who perform together in a show, in contrast to the soloists.
   1. Students played the lesser parts and sang in the chorus.
      学生扮演一些次要角色，并且参与合唱。
5. N-COUNT 齐声，异口同声(表示批评、反对或赞扬)
   When there is a chorus of criticism, disapproval, or praise, that attitude is expressed by a lot of people at the same time.
   1. The government is defending its economic policies against a growing chorus of criticism.
      面对日渐高涨的齐声指责，政府不断为其经济政策辩护。
6. VERB 齐声说;齐唱
   When people chorus something, they say it or sing it together.
   1. 'Hi,' they chorused.
      “嗨，”他们齐声招呼道。
   2. Chorus is also a noun.
      
   3. He was greeted with a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday...
      迎接他的是大家齐唱《祝你生日快乐》，令他非常感动。
   4. 'All the best,' called the other typists in chorus.
      “祝万事如意，”其他打字员齐声喊道。
7. See also: dawn chorus

1. Caroline sang two verses and the chorus of her song
   卡罗琳唱了她歌曲中的两段和副歌部分。
2. Everyone joined in the chorus.
   唱到副歌时，大家都跟着一起唱起来。
3. The chorus was singing 'The Ode to Joy'.
   合唱团在唱《欢乐颂》。
4. Students played the lesser parts and sang in the chorus.
   学生扮演一些次要角色，并且参与合唱。
5. The government is defending its economic policies against a growing chorus of criticism.
   面对日渐高涨的齐声指责，政府不断为其经济政策辩护。
6. 'Hi,' they chorused.
   “嗨，”他们齐声招呼道。
7. The cock crows and the dawn chorus begins.
   雄鸡报晓，鸟儿欢叫。
8. He produced 'A Chorus Line', Broadway's longest running show.
   他制作推出了《歌舞线上》这一百老汇经久不衰的剧目。
9. Every member contributes to the rap, singing either solo or as part of a rap chorus.
   每个成员都参与到说唱中来，或者独唱，或者表演说唱乐中的和声部分。
10. 'I've got an idea,' said Edward to a chorus of groans.
    “我想到了一个办法，”爱德华在一片哼哼声中说道。
11. A flock of birds was already warbling a cheerful morning chorus.
    一群鸟儿已经齐声唱起了欢快的晨曲。
12. All of us joined lustily in the chorus.
    我们全都劲头十足地加入了合唱。
13. A chorus of shouts broke out.
    突然齐声发出喊叫。
14. “ O.K.!” yelled a chorus of four.
    4人齐声叫道“好！”
15. Sing the last chorus again.
    把最后的副歌再唱一遍。
16. The chorus was seated above the orchestra.
    合唱队的座位高于乐队席。
17. The chorus were very good, weren't they?
    这个合唱团演唱得不错，不是吗？
18. The conductor selected a soprano to lead the chorus.
    指挥挑选了一位女高音担任领唱。
19. The proposal was greeted with a chorus of approval.
    大家对这个建议异口同声地表示赞成。
20. She's a star; I'm just a chorus girl.
    她是个明星，我只是个歌舞队的女演员。
21. Melodic lines build up to the chorus and it apexes at the solo.
    优美的唱词逐渐发展到大合唱，在独唱时达到了高潮。
22. The airman looped the loop three times and won the cheer in chorus from the spectators.
    飞行员连翻了三个筋斗获得了观众们的齐声喝彩。
23. We sang a last rousing chorus of the national anthem.
    我们最后热情激昂地合唱了国歌。
24. He sings with the Los Angeles Gay men's chorus.
    他和洛杉矶的快乐男人合唱团一起演唱。
25. She's not a chorus girl. she's quite a talented ballet dancer.
    她不是歌舞团演员，她是一个挺有天赋的芭蕾舞演员。
26. They have professional soloists and an amateur chorus.
    他们拥有几名专业独唱家和一个业余合唱团。
27. This time the work is scored for an orchestra with solo singers and chorus;
    这一次，这部作品是为配有独唱演员和合唱队的管弦乐队谱写的；
28. The Song of the Forests, oratorio, for tenor, bass, childrens chorus, chorus& orchestra.
    为男高音，男低音，儿童合唱队和管弦乐队而作的清唱剧森林之歌。
29. The theme range, idea and artistry of chorus works all have a change in quality.
    作品的题材范围、思想性、艺术性等都有了一个质的变化。
30. I had penned the chorus to a song that was eventually included in his fifth album Revolution.
    我写了这首歌的合唱部分，最后这歌收入了他的第五张专辑“公转自转”。

n.

in chorus

• 一起；一齐；同时
  all together
  1. ‘Thank you,’ they said in chorus.
     “谢谢。”他们齐声说道。

noun

1. the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

   Synonym:    refrain

2. any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
   1. a chorus of boos

3. a group of people assembled to sing together

4. a company of actors who comment (by speaking or singing in unison) on the action in a classical Greek play

   Synonym:    Greek chorus

5. a body of dancers or singers who perform together

   Synonym:    chorus line

verb

1. utter in unison
   1. `yes,' the children chorused

2. sing in a choir

   Synonym:    choir