impromptu
의미: Done or made without preparation or advance planning; created on the spur of the moment. Functions as both adjective and adverb, and occasionally as a noun (an impromptu performance or composition).
Impromptu implies that something was not planned but nonetheless came off successfully — it carries a note of admiration for the ability to perform well without preparation. An 'impromptu speech' suggests quick wit and confidence. In music, an impromptu is a short composition with the character of an improvisation, as in Schubert's famous piano impromptus. The word is less formal than 'extemporaneous' and more positive than 'ad hoc.' It collocates with 'impromptu speech,' 'impromptu press conference,' 'impromptu performance,' and 'impromptu gathering.'
예문
- The prime minister held an impromptu press conference on the steps of Downing Street after the vote was announced. 投票结果公布后,首相在唐宁街台阶上举行了一场即兴新闻发布会。El primer ministro convocó una rueda de prensa improvisada en las escalinatas de Downing Street tras anunciarse el resultado de la votación.投票結果が発表された後、首相はダウニング街の階段で即席の記者会見を開いた。투표 결과가 발표된 후, 총리는 다우닝가 계단에서 즉석 기자회견을 열었다.
- What began as an impromptu gathering of a few friends in the pub turned into a celebration that lasted until the small hours. 最初只是几个朋友在酒吧的即兴聚会,结果变成了一场持续到凌晨的庆祝活动。Lo que comenzó como una reunión improvisada de unos pocos amigos en el pub se convirtió en una celebración que duró hasta altas horas de la madrugada.パブでの友人数人の即興的な集まりから始まったものが、明け方まで続くお祝いに発展した。펍에서 친구 몇 명이 즉흥적으로 모인 것이 새벽까지 이어지는 축하 자리로 발전했다.
- The busker's impromptu rendition of Schubert in the Underground station stopped commuters in their tracks. 这位街头艺人在地铁站即兴演奏舒伯特的作品,令匆忙赶路的通勤者们驻足聆听。La interpretación improvisada de Schubert por el músico callejero en la estación del metro detuvo en seco a los viajeros.地下鉄駅でのストリートミュージシャンによるシューベルトの即興演奏が、通勤客の足を止めた。지하철역에서 거리 음악가가 즉흥으로 연주한 슈베르트가 통근자들의 발걸음을 멈추게 했다.
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맥락: media, cultural, professional, academic
어조: neutral
기원과 역사
From French impromptu, from Latin in promptu meaning 'in readiness,' from promptus (ready, at hand). Entered English in the mid-17th century.
문화적 배경
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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