impromptu

🇬🇧 UK/imˈprɔmptju:/🇺🇸 US/im'prɒmptju:/
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Definitions

adj.

Done or made without preparation or planning; spontaneous.

即兴的,即席的,未经准备的

n.

A short musical piece with an improvised character; any spontaneous performance or speech.

即兴曲;即兴之作

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
impromptuother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.impromptu speech即兴演讲
  • 2.impromptu performance即兴表演
  • 3.impromptu meeting临时会议

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    She gave an impromptu speech that moved the entire audience.

  • 2.

    The impromptu meeting was called to discuss the emergency.

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