counterpointed

英 [ˈkaʊntəpɔɪntɪd]

美 [ˈkaʊntərpɔɪntɪd]

v.  用…作对比; 与…形成对比
counterpoint的过去式

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 有趣的对比
  Something that is acounterpoint tosomething else contrasts with it in a satisfying way.
  1. Paris is just a short train journey away, providing the perfect counterpoint to the peace and quiet of Reims.
     从这儿到巴黎坐火车一会儿就到，那里与兰斯的宁静平和相比却又是另一番景象。
• VERB 与…形成有趣的对比
  If one thingcounterpointsanother, it contrasts with it in a satisfying way.
  1. A good sharp dressing counterpointed the sweetness of the dried fruit.
     味道浓烈的上好调味品和香甜的干果形成有趣的对比。
• N-UNCOUNT (音乐的)对位法，对位
  In music,counterpointis a technique in which two or more different tunes are played together at the same time.
  1. ...lessons in counterpoint and harmony.
     对位及和声课

双语例句

• A good sharp dressing counterpointed the sweetness of the dried fruit.
  味道浓烈的上好调味品和香甜的干果形成有趣的对比。