"lyre" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 里拉琴

Definition

里拉琴是一种古老的弦乐器，形状像小竖琴，尤其在古希腊及周边地区使用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“lyre”一般用于历史或神话语境，常见搭配有“弹奏里拉琴”“古里拉琴”。不要与“liar”（说谎者）混淆。

Examples

The ancient Greeks often played the lyre at festivals.

古希腊人经常在节日上弹奏**里拉琴**。

A lyre has a U-shaped frame with several strings.

一把**里拉琴**有U形的琴架和几根琴弦。

She learned to play songs on the lyre.

她学会了用**里拉琴**演奏歌曲。

The poet recited his lines while gently strumming a lyre.

诗人在轻轻弹奏**里拉琴**时吟诵着他的诗句。

In many myths, gods are shown holding a lyre.

在许多神话中，神都被描绘成手持**里拉琴**。

You don’t see a lyre at modern concerts, but it’s iconic in ancient art.

在现代音乐会上你见不到**里拉琴**，但它在古代艺术中很有代表性。