[mass noun]
【乐】 对位法。
[count noun]a melody played in conjunction with another
对立声部;复调。
an argument, idea, or theme used to create a contrast with the main element
形成对比的论点(思想、主题)
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I have used my interviews with parents as a counterpoint to a professional judgement. 我把对家长们的访谈结果作为专业判断的对比。
【乐】 加复调于
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the orchestra counterpoints the vocal part .管弦乐队给歌唱部分配复调。
(常作
通过对比强调
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the cream walls and maple floors are counterpointed by black accents .黑色的衬托使乳白色墙壁和槭木地板更加突出。
compensate for
弥补
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the yarn's fanciful excesses are counterpointed with some sharp and unsentimental dialogue .故事里的一些尖锐而实际的对话弥补了过分离奇的情节。
"late Middle English: from Old French