Gamut



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 全音阶; ( 一领域的) 全部知识
• ［英］ n. 全音阶 ( any complete musical scale)
• ［例］ He's run the whole gamut of human experience.

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Medieval Latin gamma, lowest note of a medieval scale (from Late Latin, 3d letter of the Greek alphabet) + ut ut
• Date: 15th century
• 1. the whole series of recognized musical notes
• 2. an entire range or series <ran the gamut from praise to contempt>
• Synonyms: see range

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