1. | [i][t] 临时拼凑；临时做to make or do sth using whatever is available, usually because you do not have what you really need |
There isn't much equipment. We're going to have to improvise. 设备不多，我们只能将就着用。 | |
We improvised some shelves out of planks of wood and bricks. 我们用木板和砖头临时搭了些架子。 |
2. | [i][t] 即兴创作（音乐、台词、演讲词等）to invent music, the words in a play, a statement, etc. while you are playing or speaking, instead of planning it in advance |
‘It'll be ready some time next week, I expect,’ she said, improvising. “我估计下个星期内会准备好的。”她随口说道。 | |
He improvised on the melody. 他即兴演奏了那首曲子。 | |
an improvised speech 即席讲演 |
