"adjustments made to an automobile to improve its working," 1911, from verbal phrase tune up "bring to a state of effectiveness," 1718, in reference to musical instruments, from tune (v.) + up (adv.). Attested from 1901 in reference to engines. Meaning "event that serves as practice for a later one" is from 1934, U.S. sports jargon.
双语例句
1. It was just an ordinary voice, but he sang in tune.
他声音很一般，但唱得都在调子上。
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2. More than six million youngsters tune in to Blockbusters every day.
每天有600多万年轻人收看“热门大片”这档节目。
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3. Today, his change of direction seems more in tune with the times.
今天，他方向的改变似乎更与时代合拍。
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4. People just want a good tune and a good bop.
人们只是希望能伴着欢快的曲子尽情地跳博普舞。
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5. Tommy Tune gives the choreography his usual class and zip.
