| 词汇 | play something by ear |
| 释义 | Idiom play something by ear Theme: SPONTANEITY to improvise; to decide what to do after one is already involved in a situation.When we get into the meeting we'll have to play everything by ear.He never prepared his presentations. He always played things by ear. Idiom play something by ear Theme: MUSIC 1. to be able to play a piece of music after just listening to it a few times, without looking at the notes. I can play "Stardust" by ear.Some people can play Chopin's music by ear. Idiom play something by ear and play by ear Theme: MUSIC 2. to play a musical instrument well, without formal training. John can play the piano by ear.If I could play by ear, I wouldn't have to take lessons—or practice! Idiom play something by earplay (something) by ear 1. to deal with a situation as it develops and without a plan. I'm not sure if I can go bowling or not, I'll just have to play it by ear. Usage notes: sometimes used with other verbs: I write by ear, and rarely with any exact notion of how I want it to come out. 2. to play a piece of music after hearing it and without written music. My brother can play anything on the piano by ear. play by ear1. To play a piece of music without referencing sheet music or a recording. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "play" and "by ear." Wow, George is such a talented piano player! The way he can play pieces by ear after hearing them just once is so impressive! Just because he can play by ear doesn't mean he's a great songwriter. 2. By extension, to make decisions about what action to take in an adaptive, flexible way, based on the circumstances. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "play" and "by ear." A: "Are we meeting at noon on Saturday?" B: "Around then. I have to run some errands in the morning, so let's play it by ear." play something by ear1 perform music without having to read from a score. 2 proceed instinctively according to results and circumstances rather than according to rules or a plan. informal 2 1992 Paul Auster Leviathan The only condition was that Sachs arrive at Maria's house promptly at ten o'clock, and from then on they would play it by ear. |
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