紧锣密鼓
jǐn​luó​mì​gǔ

drumming

  • created sense approved 紧锣密鼓/緊鑼密鼓 · jǐn​luó​mì​gǔ · drumming

    紧锣密鼓 / 緊鑼密鼓

    jǐn​luó​mì​gǔ

    drumming

    the urgent beating of gongs and drums, traditionally used in Chinese opera to signal a start or a character's entrance

    戏台上突然响起了紧锣密鼓，观众们立刻安静了下来。

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    created sense

  • created sense approved 紧锣密鼓/緊鑼密鼓 · jǐn​luó​mì​gǔ · preparing

    紧锣密鼓 / 緊鑼密鼓

    jǐn​luó​mì​gǔ

    preparing

    to make intense, urgent, and frantic preparations for an upcoming event or activity

    校庆活动的筹备工作正在紧锣密鼓地进行中。

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    created sense