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起伏
qǐ fú
Meaning
- ups and downs
- to move up and down
Definition
一起一落，高低不平。
Ups and downs; undulation; fluctuation.
Usage
用于描述地形的高低不平，或比喻情况、情绪、价格等的波动变化。
Used to describe uneven terrain, or metaphorically for fluctuations in situations, emotions, prices, etc.
Examples
- 1 这片山脉地势起伏，风景壮丽。 (This mountain range has undulating terrain and magnificent scenery.)
- 2 他的心情随着股市起伏而波动。 (His mood fluctuates with the ups and downs of the stock market.)
- 3 人生总有起伏，重要的是保持乐观。 (Life always has ups and downs; the important thing is to stay optimistic.)
- 4 音乐旋律起伏有致，令人陶醉。 (The melody of the music rises and falls gracefully, making people enchanted.)
- 5 最近气温起伏很大，注意增减衣物。 (The temperature has been fluctuating a lot lately; remember to add or remove clothing.)
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