overture
UK/'әuvә.tʃuә/US
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Definitions
n.
An orchestral piece introducing an opera or concert; an opening proposal or approach to begin a relationship or negotiation
序曲；开场白；初步提议，试探性接触
v.
To approach someone with a proposal or offer
提议；主动接触
Root Breakdown
Native Englishovertureother
=overture
Common Collocations
- 1.musical overture音乐序曲
- 2.peace overtures和平初步接触
Example Sentences
- 1.
The orchestra opened the concert with a rousing musical overture.
- 2.
The diplomat made the first overture toward peace negotiations between the two nations.