释义 |
anthem/ˈænθəm/n. 1 an elaborate choral composition usu. based on a passage of scripture for church use (通常指用于教堂的为圣经的一节谱写的)圣歌 2a a solemn hymn of praise etc. esp. (尤) = NATIONAL ANTHEM 颂歌,赞歌b a popular song that is identified with a person, group, etc. (代表某人或某团体等的)流行歌曲 rock anthem 摇滚歌曲 3 a composition sung antiphonally (轮唱的)赞美诗 [Old English antefn, antifne from Late Latin antiphona ANTIPHON] |