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harmonize

/ˈhɑːrməˌnaɪz/ American
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  • v. 使协调
  • v. 以和声演唱
Definition
  • v. to fit together pleasingly
  • v. to sing or play in harmony
Example
The two singers tried to harmonize their voices during rehearsal.
两位歌手在排练时试图让彼此的声音和谐一致。
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Synonyms & Differences 近义词辨析

Compared meaning: to agree with or match something (verb).

比较义项:与……一致,协调(动词)。

  • accord

    Accord is mostly used with 'with' to say that facts, statements, or actions match or are consistent with something else; formal, often written or legal.

    accord主要与with连用,表示事实、说法或行为与另一事物相符或一致;语气正式,常见于书面或法律语境。

    His explanation didn't accord with the evidence found at the scene.

    他的解释与现场发现的证据不一致。

  • harmonize 本词

    Harmonize means to make different things, such as sounds, colors, or opinions, blend together pleasingly or become consistent; often transitive, common in music and design.

    harmonize指让不同的事物(如声音、颜色或意见)搭配得悦耳或趋于一致,常作及物动词,多用于音乐和设计等语境。

    The decorator chose curtains that harmonize with the soft blue walls.

    室内设计师挑选的窗帘与柔和的蓝色墙壁很协调。

Accord and harmonize both mean to be consistent with something, but usage differs. Accord is used with 'with', for facts or actions matching something, often formal. Harmonize means making different things, like sounds or opinions, blend nicely. Not compared: accord as a noun for agreement.

这两个词都表示“与……一致、协调”,但accord强调事实、说法或行为客观上与另一事物相符,常用accord with结构,语气正式,多见于书面或法律语境;harmonize强调让不同的事物(声音、颜色、意见等)搭配得悦耳或趋于一致,也常作及物动词使用,多见于音乐、设计和政策统一等语境。这里不比较accord作名词表示“协议”的用法(如a peace accord)。