impromptu
impromptu[ɪmˈprɒm(p)tjuː] adjective& adverb- done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed
临时的(地),即兴的(地),即席的(地)
[as adj.]an impromptu press conference.
临时举行的记者招待会。
[as adv.]he spoke impromptu.
他即兴作了发言。
(pl. impromptus)- a short piece of instrumental music, especially a solo, that is reminiscent of an improvisation
即兴曲(尤指独奏)
语源- mid 17th cent. (as an adverb): from French, from Latin in promptu 'in readiness', from promptus (see prompt)
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