chord

1. N-COUNT A chord is a number of musical notes played or sung at the same time with a pleasing effect. 和弦

I could play a few chords on the guitar and sing a song. 我能弹一些击他和弦唱一首歌。

2. N-COUNT a straight line connecting two points on a curve or curved surface 弦; 连接弧线或弧形面两点的直线

3. PHRASE If something strikes a chord with you, it makes you feel sympathy or enthusiasm. 引起同情; 引起共鸣

Mr. Jenkins's arguments for stability struck a chord with Europe's two most powerful politicians. 詹金斯先生支持稳定的观点引起了欧洲两位最有权力的政治家的共鸣。

4. V to provide (a melodic line) with chords 用弦演奏(旋律)