문장을 구성하는 단위로서 주어와 술어의 관계를 가지지 않는 둘 이상의 단어 모임.
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
예문:
"Identify the verb phrase in this paragraph."
"A prepositional phrase usually starts with a preposition and ends with a noun."
특정한 생각이나 감정을 나타내는 짧은 문구 또는 관용적인 표현.
A short, pithy expression or a particular way of saying something.
예문:
"He has a habit of using the same catchphrase in every meeting."
"The author coined a memorable phrase to describe the sunset."
음악에서 하나의 완결된 느낌을 주는 선율의 단위.
A group of notes forming a distinct unit within a longer musical passage.
예문:
"The soprano took a breath after the first phrase."
"The melody consists of four distinct musical phrases."
무용이나 춤에서 일련의 연결된 동작들의 묶음.
A group of steps within a longer sequence or dance.
예문:
"The choreographer repeated the same phrase three times."
"The dancers struggled to master the complex phrase in the second act."
생각이나 의견을 특정한 말마디나 어법으로 표현하다.
To put into a particular form of words.
예문:
"Try to phrase your criticism more constructively."
"The question was phrased in a way that confused the respondents."
음악 연주 시 악구를 적절히 나누어 표현하거나 처리하다.
To divide or perform music in a way that emphasizes the distinct phrases.
예문:
"The cellist learned to phrase the passage more fluidly."
"A great pianist knows exactly how to phrase a Chopin nocturne."