a group of (typically three or more) notes sounded together, as a basis of harmony
和弦,和音
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the triumphal opening chords 欢庆胜利的开场和弦
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a G major chord .G大调和弦。
play, sing, or arrange notes in chords
以和弦演奏(或歌唱、谱曲)。
【数】 弦。
【航空】 翼弦。
【工程】 弦杆, 桁弦。
【剖】 同<Bold>CORD</Bold>
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spinal chord .脊髓。
〈诗/文〉 (竖琴等)弦。
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strike (或touch )a chord affect or stir someone's emotions 触动某人的心弦the issue of food safety strikes a chord with almost everyone . 食品安全的问题几乎触动每个人的心弦 -
[ORIGIN with figurative reference to the emotions being the ‘strings' of the mind visualized as a musical instrument.]
strike (或touch )the right chord skilfully appeal to or arouse a particular emotion in others 感染(某人);触动Dickens knew how to strike the right chord in the hearts of his readers . 狄更斯知道如何感染读者
"Middle English