serenade
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/ˌserəˈneɪd/
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/ˌserəˈneɪd/
A song or tune performed in the evening, usually by a man to express his love for a woman.
He decided to serenade his girlfriend with a love song.
他決定用一首情歌為他女朋友演奏小夜曲。
A piece of music composed for a small group of instruments, often with a gentle and soothing quality.
The orchestra played a beautiful serenade that calmed the audience.
管弦樂團演奏了一首美麗的小夜曲,使觀眾平靜下來。
To perform a song or piece of music for someone, often as a romantic gesture.
We were serenaded by a string quartet.
我們被一個弦樂四重奏演奏的小夜曲所打動。