overture
n
1 [C usu pl 通常作復數]
~ (to sb) (fml 文) friendly approach, proposalor offer made (to sb) with the aim of starting discussions(向某人做出的)友好表示、 姿態或提議
overtures of peace to the enemy 向敵方提議和談
make overtures of friendship to the new neighbours 對新鄰居表示友好.
2 [C] piece of music written as an introduction to an opera, a ballet, a musical play, etc (歌劇、 芭蕾舞、 音樂劇等的)序曲, 前奏曲
The audience must be in their seats before the overture. 觀眾務必於序曲演奏前入座.