chorus

chorus
(pl. choruses)

a large organized group of singers, especially one which performs together with an orchestra or opera company
（尤指与管弦乐队或歌剧团同台表演的）合唱队
■a group of singers or dancers performing together in a supporting role in a stage musical or opera
（在音乐剧或歌剧中作为陪衬的）歌舞队
■a piece of choral music, especially one forming part of a larger work such as an opera or oratorio
（尤指作为歌剧或宗教剧一部分的）合唱曲
■a part of a song which is repeated after each verse, typically by more than one singer
副歌，叠歌（尤指合唱句）
■a simple song for group singing, especially in informal Christian worship
（尤指非正式基督教礼拜中演唱的）合唱歌曲
(in ancient Greek tragedy) a group of performers who comment on the main action, typically speaking and moving together
（古希腊悲剧）合唱队
■a simultaneous utterance of something by many people
齐声
a growing chorus of complaint.
日益高涨的齐声抱怨。
‘Good morning,’ we replied in chorus.
我们齐声回答：“早安”。
■a single character who speaks the prologue and other linking parts of the play, especially in Elizabethan drama
（尤指伊丽莎白时期戏剧）旁白
■a section of text spoken by the chorus in drama
戏剧中的齐声念白
■a device used with an amplified musical instrument to give the impression that more than one instrument is being played
乐器扩音器
[as modifier]a chorus pedal.
扩音踏板。

(chorused, chorusing)

[with obj.](of a group of people) say the same thing at the same time
异口同声地说
they chorused a noisy amen.
他们一齐高声喊阿门。
[with direct speech]‘Morning, Sister,’ the nurses chorused.
“早安，护士长”，护士们一齐喊道。

语源

mid 16th cent.(denoting a character speaking the prologue and epilogue in a play and serving to comment on events): from Latin, from Greek khoros

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