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插曲
chā qǔ
Meaning
- (fig.) incident
- episode
- music played during a movie, play etc
Definition
指穿插在节目或事情进行过程中的片段或小事件，常指电影、电视剧中的一首歌曲或一段音乐，也比喻事情发展中发生的意外或附属事件。
An episode, interlude, or incidental event inserted into a program or course of things; often refers to a song or piece of music in a film or TV series, or metaphorically to an unexpected incident in the course of events.
Usage
常用于描述电影、电视剧、戏剧中的插曲（音乐），也用于比喻生活或历史中发生的意外、次要事件。
Used to describe an episode (music) in a film, TV show, or drama; also figuratively for unexpected or minor events in life or history.
Examples
- 1 这部电影的插曲非常好听。 (The interlude in this movie is very pleasant to listen to.)
- 2 我们之间的小插曲不会影响友谊。 (The little episode between us won't affect our friendship.)
- 3 历史中的这个小插曲很有趣。 (This small episode in history is very interesting.)
- 4 晚会上突然停电是一个小插曲。 (The sudden power outage at the party was a small incident.)
- 5 这次旅行中的插曲让我们印象深刻。 (The episodes during this trip left a deep impression on us.)
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