/`ɪmprәˏvaɪz/ /ˏɪmprә`vaɪz/ To compose without preparation or forethought, esp. verse or music. 即席作曲或作诗。 To make up on the spur of the moment, or for a special occasion. 见机而作；临时调度。 to improvise a fancy dress 临时做化装舞会的服装。 To compose without previous thought; extemporize. 不假思索而作；即席表演。 I forgot the words of my speech, so I had to improvise. 我忘了演讲词，所以我必须即席演说。 n. improviser; improvisor. |