strike a happy/cheerful/cautious etc noteEXPRESSto express a particular feeling or attitude 表达出高兴/振奋/谨慎等的感情[态度] The article struck a conciliatory note. 那篇文章表达了和解的姿态。
Moderate Republicanism appeared to strike exactly the right note with the voters (=be what the people wanted). 温和的共和党政纲似乎正好符合选民的心意。
strike ... the right note• Ranging wide over ancient aphorisms, Professor Noel Dilly struck precisely the right note of scepticism, receptivity and curiosity.• That would have the merit of simplicity, but would it strike the right note socially?
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