har·mo·ny /ˈhɑːməni $ ˈhɑːr-/ ●○○ noun (plural harmonies) 1 [countableC usually plural, uncountableU]APM notes of music combined together in a pleasant way 〔音乐中的〕和声in harmony a choir singing in perfect harmony 用完美的和声演唱的唱诗班
the gorgeous vocal harmonies on ‘Mexicali Rose’ 《墨西哥玫瑰》的精彩和声演唱
three-part harmonies 三部和声
► see thesaurus at music 2 AGREE[uncountableU] when people live or work together without fighting or disagreeing with each other 〔一起生活或工作时的〕融洽相处 I do believe it is possible for different ethnic groups to live together in harmony. 我确信不同民族的人民可以融洽相处。
peace and harmony an era of peace and harmony 和平共处的时代
live/work etc in harmony 融洽地生活/工作等
3 be in harmony with something formalAGREE to agree with another idea, feeling etc, or look good with other things 和某事物一致;和某事物协调 Your suggestions are not in harmony with the aims of this project. 你的建议与本项目的目标不符。
be in harmony with something• Our actions were in harmony with our words.• It helps if your mind and emotions are in harmony with it and you have the loving support of those around you.• You must be in harmony with the Sheng-Yu! 4 [uncountableU]NICE the pleasant effect made by different things that form an attractive whole 和谐,协调 the harmony of sea and sky 海天一色
→ discordn COLLOCATIONS – Meaning 2: when people live or work together without fighting or disagreeing with each otheradjectivesracial/social/political harmonyWe aim to promote racial harmony through shared sporting activities.
domestic harmony (=harmony in the home)There was a lot of tension beneath the impression of domestic harmony.
perfect harmonyAs producer and director, the Coen brothers work together in perfect harmony.
relative/reasonable harmony (=quite friendly and peaceful when compared to something else)The tribes have lived together in relative harmony for years.
inner harmony (=a feeling of being peaceful and calm)His search for inner harmony led him to Buddhism.
verbslive in harmonyThe two friends continued to live in harmony.
work in harmonyHe urged all Americans to work in harmony to solve the nation’s problems.
achieve harmonyIf this really is a fair society, why is it taking so long to achieve racial harmony?
promote harmony (=do things that help friendship or peace develop or improve)We need to develop ways of promoting harmony between nations.
create harmonyThe idea is to create better harmony in the community.
restore harmony (=make friendship or peace exist again)The couple decided to put their problems behind them in an attempt to restore harmony to the family.
phrasespeace and harmonyWe must stop these disagreements in the interests of peace and harmony.
a sense of harmony (=a feeling of friendship and peace)There was a quiet sense of harmony between them as they walked along.