[mass noun]the action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged 整理,排列 the arrangement of the furniture in the room. 房间里家具的布局。 ■[count noun]a thing that has been arranged in a neat or attractive way 整理好的东西 flower arrangements. 插花。 an intricate arrangement of gravel paths. 几条砾石小路精致复杂的布局。
(一般作 arrangements)plans or preparations for a future event (为将来做的)计划(或准备) all the arrangements for the wedding were made. 婚礼的准备工作都已就绪。 ■an agreement with someone to do something 约定 the travel agents have an arrangement with the hotel. 旅行社和旅馆有约定。 [mass noun]by special arrangement, students can take a course in other degree programmes. 经特别安排,学生可修其他学位的课程。
(Music)a composition arranged for performance with instruments or voices differing from those originally specified (乐)改编的乐曲 Mozart's symphonies in arrangements for cello and piano. 改编的以大提琴和钢琴演奏的莫扎特交响乐。
(archaic)a settlement of a dispute or claim (古)争吵(或索赔)的解决