Definition of choriambus in English:

choriambus

nounPlural choriambiˌkɒrɪˈambəsˌkɔriˈæmbəs

A metrical foot consisting of two short (or unstressed) syllables between two long (or stressed) ones.
扬抑抑扬格，长短短长格
Example sentencesExamples
- Each pàda may be divided into three feet, the second always consisting of a choriambus, and the third of two iambics; while the first foot in the first pàda consists of a pyrrhic, in the second pàda of an anap æ st.
- In poetry, Choriambi are never used alone, but always combined with other metrical 'feet' such as spondees, trochees and dactyls.
- Occasionally the term choriambus is used of English verses - a foot made up of two light syllables between two stressed ones.

Derivatives

choriambic

adjective ˌkɒrɪˈambɪkˌkɔriˈæmbɪk

Many scholars, however, have re-divided the lines of the strophe to produce three choriambic dimeters and a pherecratean, with the first choriambic dimeter acephalic.
Example sentencesExamples
- I cite a particularly interesting example from Greek metrics, an Archaic eight-syllable metrical unit known as the choriambic dimeter.
- The first line, for example, appears to begin with two unstressed syllables followed by two stressed ones, while the second line unquestionably contains a trochee and an iamb and therefore forms a choriambic foot.
- Given the potential for resolution in this pattern, we should take note of the remarkable number of possible configurations for the first metron of the choriambic dimeter and its catalectic kin.

Origin

Late 18th century: via late Latin from Greek khoriambos, from khoreios 'of the dance' + iambos (see iambus).

Rhymes

iambus

Definition of choriambus in US English:

choriambus

(also choriamb)

nounˌkôrēˈambəsˌkɔriˈæmbəs

A metrical foot consisting of two short (or unstressed) syllables between two long (or stressed) ones.
扬抑抑扬格，长短短长格
Example sentencesExamples
- Each pàda may be divided into three feet, the second always consisting of a choriambus, and the third of two iambics; while the first foot in the first pàda consists of a pyrrhic, in the second pàda of an anap æ st.
- Occasionally the term choriambus is used of English verses - a foot made up of two light syllables between two stressed ones.
- In poetry, Choriambi are never used alone, but always combined with other metrical 'feet' such as spondees, trochees and dactyls.

Origin

Late 18th century: via late Latin from Greek khoriambos, from khoreios ‘of the dance’ + iambos (see iambus).

单词	choriambus
释义	Definition of choriambus in English: choriambus nounPlural choriambiˌkɒrɪˈambəsˌkɔriˈæmbəs A metrical foot consisting of two short (or unstressed) syllables between two long (or stressed) ones. 扬抑抑扬格，长短短长格 Example sentencesExamples Each pàda may be divided into three feet, the second always consisting of a choriambus, and the third of two iambics; while the first foot in the first pàda consists of a pyrrhic, in the second pàda of an anap æ st. In poetry, Choriambi are never used alone, but always combined with other metrical 'feet' such as spondees, trochees and dactyls. Occasionally the term choriambus is used of English verses - a foot made up of two light syllables between two stressed ones. Derivatives choriambic adjective ˌkɒrɪˈambɪkˌkɔriˈæmbɪk Many scholars, however, have re-divided the lines of the strophe to produce three choriambic dimeters and a pherecratean, with the first choriambic dimeter acephalic. Example sentencesExamples I cite a particularly interesting example from Greek metrics, an Archaic eight-syllable metrical unit known as the choriambic dimeter. The first line, for example, appears to begin with two unstressed syllables followed by two stressed ones, while the second line unquestionably contains a trochee and an iamb and therefore forms a choriambic foot. Given the potential for resolution in this pattern, we should take note of the remarkable number of possible configurations for the first metron of the choriambic dimeter and its catalectic kin. Origin Late 18th century: via late Latin from Greek khoriambos, from khoreios 'of the dance' + iambos (see iambus). Rhymes iambus Definition of choriambus in US English: choriambus (also choriamb) nounˌkôrēˈambəsˌkɔriˈæmbəs A metrical foot consisting of two short (or unstressed) syllables between two long (or stressed) ones. 扬抑抑扬格，长短短长格 Example sentencesExamples Each pàda may be divided into three feet, the second always consisting of a choriambus, and the third of two iambics; while the first foot in the first pàda consists of a pyrrhic, in the second pàda of an anap æ st. Occasionally the term choriambus is used of English verses - a foot made up of two light syllables between two stressed ones. In poetry, Choriambi are never used alone, but always combined with other metrical 'feet' such as spondees, trochees and dactyls. Origin Late 18th century: via late Latin from Greek khoriambos, from khoreios ‘of the dance’ + iambos (see iambus).
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