strum

strum
(strummed, strumming)
  1. [with obj.]play (a guitar or similar instrument) by sweeping the thumb or a plectrum up or down the strings
    (用大拇指或拨子在弦上快速上下滑动)弹(吉他或类似弦乐器)
    ■play (a tune) in such a way
    (用此方法)弹出(乐曲)
    he strummed a few chords.
    他弹了几个和音。
    ■[no obj.]play casually or unskilfully on a stringed or keyboard instrument
    (漫不经心或笨拙地)弹拨;弹敲
noun
  1. [in sing.]the sound made by strumming
    弹拨声;弹敲声
    the brittle strum of acoustic guitars.
    普通吉他的尖利弹拨声。
    ■an instance or spell of strumming
    一下(或一阵)弹奏
派生
strummer
noun
语源
  1. late 18th cent.: imitative; compare with thrum
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