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tune

名詞

UK/tʃuːn/
US/tuːn/

定義 tune 名詞

music

  1. A2Countable

    A sequence of musical notes that is typically pleasing and memorable.

    • She was humming a tune while tidying up the kitchen.

    • This tune is widely used in commercials.

    • The melody of this song is very easy to remember.

adjustment

  1. CountableUsually singular

    An act of adjusting or fine-tuning something, often referring to a vehicle’s engine.

片語 tune 名詞

  • out of tune

    Refers to singing or playing notes that are at an incorrect pitch, or that do not harmonize with other notes being sung or played.

    • The singer's performance was slightly out of tune in some parts.

  • be in/out of tune with someone/something

    To be in agreement or harmony with someone or something; to understand and share the same feelings, ideas, or attitudes, or to not do so.

    • The politician seemed very much in tune with the concerns of the voters.

  • to the tune of

    amounting to the specified sum or quantity

    • The company is being sued for breach of contract to the tune of $10 million.

動詞

UK/tʃuːn/
US/tuːn/

定義 tune 動詞

adjust

  1. Transitive

    To adjust a musical instrument so that it produces the correct pitch.

    • He carefully tunes his violin before every rehearsal.

    • She needs a tuner to tune her guitar.

    • He was busy tuning his instrument in preparation for the performance.

device

  1. Transitive

    To adjust a radio, television, or other device to receive a specific signal or broadcast.

    • I tried to tune the radio to my favorite station.

    • It took him a while to tune the TV to the right channel.

    • We need to tune the satellite receiver to get a clear signal.

engine

  1. Transitive

    To adjust an engine to improve its performance.

    • We need to tune the engine to improve fuel efficiency.

    • Regularly tuning the engine ensures it runs smoothly.

    • The racing team is busy tuning their engines for optimal speed.

片語動詞 tune

  • tune (something) up

    Musicians adjust their instruments slightly to ensure they emit the precise notes.

    • Before the concert, the musicians needed to tune up their instruments to achieve the best sound.

  • tune in

    to view or listen to a specific television channel or radio broadcast

    • I will tune in to the new episode at 8 PM; you should tune in too!

  • tune (someone/something) out

    to disregard someone or fail to pay attention to something or the events occurring around you

    • He completely tuned out the discussions happening around him during the meeting.