英文:can carry a tune (v.)
說明:tune 意為「曲調」,除 carry 外,與 tune 固定搭配的動詞還有 play, hum, sing 和 whistle,即 play/hum/sing/whistle a tune (彈/哼/唱/用口哨吹曲子)。
例句:
- A: Can you carry a tune? (你唱歌好聽嗎?)
B: No, I’m tone deaf. I can just hum a tune. (不好聽,我五音不全。我只能哼哼曲子) - Mary could carry a tune very well. I always enjoyed hearing her singing. (瑪麗唱歌很好聽。我一直很喜歡聽她唱歌)