syncopate
v[Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态]
change (the rhythm or beats) in a piece of music so that a strong beat becomes weak and a weak beat becomes strong 切分(音乐的节奏或节拍)(使强弱倒置)
The song has a syncopated rhythm in the jazz version. 这首歌曲改编为爵士乐後采用了切分音节奏.
🗣️ 情景例句
You should have seen the look on his face
真该看看他脸上的表情
The outdoor concert was called off due to the weather.
露天音乐会由于天气原因被取消。
The vicar has been asked to have the tree cut down, but so far he has refused.