syncopate
v[Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
change (the rhythm or beats) in a piece of music so that a strong beat becomes weak and a weak beat becomes strong 切分(音乐的节奏或节拍)(使强弱倒置)
The song has a syncopated rhythm in the jazz version. 这首歌曲改编为爵士乐後采用了切分音节奏.
🗣️ 情景例句
Well, let's get started.
好吧, 我们开始吃吧。
He that returns good for evil obtains the victory.
以德报怨的人得到胜利。
When he got married, Alf was too embarrassed to say anything to his wife about his job.