Iambic Meaning in English

word

US

aɪˌæmbɪk

eye-AM-bik

UK

ˈiəmbɪk

EE-um-bik

释义

Describes a rhythm or meter in poetry where each unit (iamb) has an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable, as in 'da-DUM'. Often found in English poetry, such as iambic pentameter.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used in academic, literary, or poetic contexts. Commonly appears in phrases like 'iambic pentameter'. Not used in daily conversation except when discussing poetry or literature.

• Spanish: yámbico
• Portuguese (BR): iâmbico
• Portuguese (PT): iâmbico
• Chinese (Simplified): 抑扬格的
• Chinese (Traditional): 抑揚格的
• Hindi: आयम्बिक
• Arabic: إيامبي
• Bengali: আইয়ামবিক - অয়ামিক (কবিতার ছন্দ)
• Russian: ямбический
• Japanese: 弱強（じゃっきょう） - アイアンビック
• Vietnamese: iambic - nhịp iamb
• Korean: 약강격 - 아이암빅
• Turkish: iambik - kısa-uzun ölçü (şiir)
• Urdu: ایمبک
• Indonesian: iambik - berirama iambus

例句

An iambic foot has two syllables: unstressed and stressed.

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Shakespeare often wrote in iambic pentameter.

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The poem follows an iambic rhythm.

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Most English sonnets use iambic lines for their structure.

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It can be tricky to identify an iambic pattern when reading quickly.

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Some people practice clapping to get the iambic beat right in poems.

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