学个词Learn a Word 第1693-lip-sync

　　今天我们要学的词是lip sync。Lip sync 是lip synchronization的简称，意思是对口型，假唱。Pop singer Beyonce is alleged¹ to have lip synced the national anthem² at President Obama's second inauguration³. 流行歌手碧昂丝被指在奥巴马总统的连任就职典礼上以对口型的方式演唱美国国歌。Lip syncing, once considered an industry taboo⁴, has become expected at some high-stakes live events. 曾经被视为行业大忌的假唱，现在已经成为一些重大现场活动表演中的常见做法。好的，今天我们学习的词是 lip sync, lip sync, lip sync...

1 alleged   

a.被指控的，嫌疑的

参考例句：

• It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
• alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为

2 anthem   

n.圣歌，赞美诗，颂歌

参考例句：

• All those present were standing solemnly when the national anthem was played.奏国歌时全场肃立。
• As he stood on the winner's rostrum,he sang the words of the national anthem.他站在冠军领奖台上，唱起了国歌。

3 inauguration   

n.开幕、就职典礼

参考例句：

• The inauguration of a President of the United States takes place on January 20.美国总统的就职典礼于一月二十日举行。
• Three celebrated tenors sang at the president's inauguration.3位著名的男高音歌手在总统就职仪式上演唱。

4 taboo   

n.禁忌，禁止接近，禁止使用；adj.禁忌的；v.禁忌，禁制，禁止

参考例句：

• The rude words are taboo in ordinary conversation.这些粗野的字眼在日常谈话中是禁忌的。
• Is there a taboo against sex before marriage in your society?在你们的社会里，婚前的性行为犯禁吗？