n.器乐前奏曲,序曲,序乐,序诗,主动表示,提议
vt.提议
The opera was preceded by a short overture.
这部歌剧开始前有一段简短的序曲.
The programme opened with the overture to Wagner's Flying Dutchman.
节目以瓦格纳的歌剧《漂泊的荷兰人》的序曲开场。
His overture led to nothing.
他的提议没有得到什么结果.