ensemble
ensemble — 名詞
1. Several musicians who regularly perform together as a coordinated team, playing
樂團；合奏團
定期一起演奏的音樂團體
Several musicians who regularly perform together as a coordinated team, playing instruments or singing.
Eri plays the violin in a chamber ensemble that practises every Tuesday evening.
Eri 在一個每週二晚上練習的室內樂團拉小提琴。
collocation: chamber ensemble / string ensemble
The jazz ensemble at the school festival included a pianist, a bassist, and a drummer.
學校音樂節的爵士樂團包括一名鋼琴手、一名貝斯手和一名鼓手。
Salma's choir is a vocal ensemble that specialises in traditional African songs.
Salma 的合唱團是一個專門演唱傳統非洲歌曲的聲樂合奏團。
The quartet is one of the finest string ensembles in the country.
這個四重奏是國內最優秀的弦樂合奏團之一。
文法句型
ensemble + of + [plural noun phrase]
followed by singular/plural verb
用法筆記
Often used with a modifier specifying the type of group: 'chamber ensemble', 'jazz ensemble', 'string ensemble', 'vocal ensemble'. The word is more formal than 'band' and usually implies a smaller group than 'orchestra'.
常見錯誤
2. A cast of actors appearing in a theatrical production or on screen, with no sing
全體演員
電影或戲劇中共同演出的演員群
A cast of actors appearing in a theatrical production or on screen, with no single member dominating the performance.
The film's ensemble brought together actors from five different countries.
這部電影的全體演員來自五個不同國家。
Tariro prefers working in an ensemble cast rather than playing the lead role.
Tariro 比較喜歡在群戲中演出，而不是擔任主角。
collocation: ensemble cast
The theatre company is an ensemble with no permanent star performers.
這個劇團是一個沒有固定明星演員的表演團體。
The new television series has a large ensemble of characters that change each season.
這部新電視劇每一季都有大量的角色群體。
文法句型
ensemble + of + [plural noun phrase]
用法筆記
When referring to a film or show, 'ensemble cast' is the most common collocation. Contrast with a star vehicle, where one actor dominates screen time.
常見錯誤
3. Separate items or individuals viewed together as a unified whole, often because
整體；組合
被視為一個整體的一組事物
Separate items or individuals viewed together as a unified whole, often because they work well together.
The museum's new exhibition is an ensemble of sculptures from different parts of West Africa.
博物館的新展覽是一組來自西非各地的雕塑作品。
collocation: ensemble of [things]
The buildings on this street form a harmonious architectural ensemble.
這條街上的建築物形成了一個和諧的建築群。
architectural ensemble
Talia selected an ensemble of poems for her literature course project.
Talia 選了一組詩作作為她的文學課專題報告。
The charity brought together an ensemble of volunteers from many different age groups.
這個慈善機構聚集了一群來自不同年齡層的志工。
- collection
more general; does not imply that items form a harmonious whole
- set
simpler and more common; neutral in tone
- combination
focuses on how items work or fit together
- assemblage
more formal and less common; used especially in art
文法句型
ensemble + of + [plural noun phrase]
用法筆記
This is the most abstract sense of 'ensemble'. It is often used in formal or artistic contexts. The things or people grouped together are usually seen as forming a pleasing or effective whole.
4. A set of clothing items that are designed or chosen to be worn together as a com
全套搭配
搭配成套的服裝
A set of clothing items that are designed or chosen to be worn together as a complete and coordinated look.
Heloísa wore a stylish ensemble of a cream jacket and matching dark trousers.
Heloísa 穿了一套時尚的搭配，包括奶油色外套和同色長褲。
collocation: wear an ensemble
The tailor designed a matching ensemble for the bride and her bridesmaids.
裁縫為新娘和伴娘們設計了一套搭配的禮服。
Ignacio chose a casual ensemble of jeans and a linen shirt for the garden party.
Ignacio 選擇了一套休閒搭配——牛仔褲加亞麻襯衫——去參加花園派對。
The fashion show opened with an elegant evening ensemble in gold and black silk.
時裝秀以一套金色與黑色絲綢製成的優雅晚裝開場。
用法筆記
In fashion contexts, 'ensemble' suggests a carefully planned and coordinated set of clothes — often including accessories — whereas 'outfit' is a more general term for any combination of clothes worn together.
常見錯誤
ensemble — 形容詞
1. Describing a performance or production in which all performers share equal impor
全體演出的
強調全體演員共同表現的
Describing a performance or production in which all performers share equal importance and work together as a group, rather than featuring a single star.
The director chose an ensemble approach, giving each actor equal time on stage.
導演採用了全體演出的方式，讓每位演員在舞台上有相等的時間。
collocation: ensemble approach
This is an ensemble film with no single character dominating the story.
這是一部沒有單一角色主導故事的群戲電影。
collocation: ensemble film
The dance company is famous for its strong ensemble work rather than solo performances.
這個舞團以堅強的整體演出而非個人獨舞聞名。
Liang prefers ensemble theatre where every cast member plays a meaningful role.
Liang 比較喜歡每位演員都有重要戲份的群體劇場。
- collective
broader meaning; not limited to performance contexts
- collaborative
focuses on the working process rather than the performance structure
- star-driven
centred on one lead performer
- solo
featuring a single performer
文法句型
ensemble + [noun]
用法筆記
Only used before a noun (attributive position). You cannot say 'The performance was ensemble.' Instead say 'It was an ensemble piece.' Common collocations: 'ensemble cast', 'ensemble film', 'ensemble piece', 'ensemble theatre'.