ad lib
- IPA[ˌadˈlɪb]
英式
- without previous preparation;(especially as a direction) with free rhythm and expression
- spoken or performed without previous preparation;performed with free rhythm and expression
- speak or perform in public without previously preparing one's words
- a remark or speech made without previous preparation
- 釋義
副詞
- 1. without previous preparation I spoke ad lib
- ▪ (especially as a direction) with free rhythm and expression he's given the task of interrupting the orchestra, playing ad lib and out of time
- 2. as much and as often as desired the price includes meals and drinks ad lib
形容詞
- 1. spoken or performed without previous preparation an ad-lib commentary
- ▪ performed with free rhythm and expression the last track is an ad lib untitled jam by the whole bunch
- 2. occurring, used, or distributed as often as necessary or desired the pigs are fed on an ad-lib basis
動詞
- 1. speak or perform in public without previously preparing one's words Charles had to ad-lib because he'd forgotten his script
名詞
- 1. a remark or speech made without previous preparation he came up with an apt ad lib
- 更多解釋
- IPA[ˌadˈlib]
美式
- without previous preparation: I spoke ad lib
- spoken or performed without previous preparation: an ad-lib commentary
- speak or perform in public without previously preparing one's words: Charles had to ad-lib because he'd forgotten his script
- a remark or speech made without previous preparation: he came up with an apt ad lib
Oxford American Dictionary