overture
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/ˈəʊvərtʃər/
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/ˈəʊvətʃʊə(r)/
A musical piece played at the start of an opera or ballet.
The orchestra played a beautiful overture before the opera began.
管弦乐队在歌剧开始前演奏了一首美妙的序曲。
A friendly action or suggestion made to start a relationship or conversation.
The company made an overture to the community by offering to fund a local project.
该公司通过提出资助一个当地项目向社区示好。