syncopate
v[Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
change (the rhythm or beats) in a piece of music so that a strong beat becomes weak and a weak beat becomes strong 切分(音乐的节奏或节拍)(使强弱倒置)
The song has a syncopated rhythm in the jazz version. 这首歌曲改编为爵士乐後采用了切分音节奏.
🗣️ 情景例句
if I may have your attention for a moment, please?
我想占用你们一点点时间 好吗
You're so retarded!
你很迟钝呐!
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