English Dictionary

phrase

/fɹeɪz/

verb

(transitive) To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words. / (intransitive, music) To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.

He used a phrase to express his gratitude.

意味（1）

(transitive) To express (an action, thought or idea) by means of particular words.

I wasn't sure how to phrase my condolences without sounding patronising.

意味（2）

(intransitive, music) To perform a passage with the correct phrasing.

意味（3）

(transitive, music) To divide into melodic phrases.