| 单词 | touch a chord |
| 例句 | AP: Given that Cox and Muse are both performers, is that something that touches a chord in you? ‘Jeopardy!’ champ hits $1 million; talks fame, trans rights 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z Already a success at this year's Berlin Film Festival, where the theme of rethinking the city probably touched a chord, Keiller is anxious about London's reception on home turf. Patrick Keiller on London: read the original interview 2012-11-30T15:00:00Z It spread the message of recycling to a wide market and touched a chord with many readers, who went on to set up Womble Clean- ing Up Groups on Wimbledon Common and elsewhere. Elisabeth Beresford obituary 2010-12-26T17:08:28Z I think it is those things in movies that bring out something personal and relatable, which then touches a chord with people. U.K. director Edgar Wright takes on "The World" 2010-08-16T03:19:00Z HC I think you touched a chord when you said: “OK, this is what a woman looks like.” Hillary Clinton meets Mary Beard: ‘I would love to have told Trump: “Back off, you creep”’ 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z With such songs as What I Did for Love and I Can Do That, it should touch a chord with the X Factor and Glee generation. This week's new theatre 2013-02-16T00:05:17Z Pastor Mackenzie's teachings online and on TV appeared to touch a chord with some. Kenya starvation cult: 'My wife and six children followed Pastor Mackenzie' 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z The movie has certainly touched a chord among Kashmiri Pandits, but reviewers have panned the film for lacking nuance, given the complex history. Kashmir Files: Vivek Agnihotri's film exposes India's new fault lines 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z The impulse to hoard harkened back to the oil shocks of the 1970s and appeared to touch a chord in the national psyche. Hackers and Climate Change Threaten U.S. Energy Independence 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z Haacaaluu sang in the Oromo language of Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group, but his lyrics - about yearning for freedom and exhorting Ethiopians to solve their own problems - touched a chord more broadly. Slain Ethiopian singer electrified a generation with songs of freedom and protest 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z “It has touched a chord beyond what I ever believed,” he said. Trump rages at Christian magazine that called him ‘grossly immoral,’ but still finds evangelical support 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z So they’ve touched a chord with people in this country, for sure, and it’s become sort of a must-do for those candidates. Q&A: Meredith Vieira on being a journalist and how it made her a better game show host 2019-08-08T04:00:00Z Lee says: "Anne's conversations in camp about autism really touched a chord with the British public, helping to positively change attitudes towards autism and Asperger's syndrome." Why 2018 was 'a big year for disability' 2018-12-21T05:00:00Z Still, her dogged efforts at rehabilitation, covered extensively by the media, touched a chord in a culture that values perseverance. Figureskating: Searching for the next Asada, Japan rebuilds 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z The plight of the employees touched a chord in India, especially given that Cochin Metro employed them in the hope that it would pave the way for other firms to begin employing transgender people. India metro to give transgender staff housing after discrimination row - BBC News 2017-06-28T04:00:00Z First, many Americans wholeheartedly supported Trump, as he touched a chord for them. Inauguration: Take the high road 2017-01-19T05:00:00Z His nearly hourlong stream of consciousness was broadcast live in its entirety on cable news as an apparent freak show – but it touched a chord with voters. How we got to Trump: blame game begins among fellow Republicans 2016-05-04T04:00:00Z She thinks that the deaths of Ms. Davis and her daughter have touched a chord that will prompt more public involvement. The horrifying toll of domestic violence 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z Still, her dogged efforts at rehabilitation, covered extensively by the media, touched a chord in a culture that values perseverance. Figureskating: Searching for the next Asada, Japan rebuilds 2018-01-13T05:00:00Z It touched a chord with a generation of Vietnam veterans. 'Rambo: First Blood Part II' Was The 'American Sniper' Of Its Day 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z “This touches a chord of sympathy and understanding in Japan.” Science Scandal Triggers Suicide, Soul-Searching in Japan 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z To the dismay of opposition leaders, Parasiuk's emotional address - he broke down on several occasions as he remembered dead comrades - touched a chord deep within the thousands on Independence Square who roared their approval. In Ukraine turbulence, a lad from Lviv becomes the toast of Kiev 2014-02-25T11:39:44Z Though Gandhi never visited China, the leader's non-violent movement touched a chord among many Chinese. Why Mahatma Gandhi is becoming popular in China 2014-02-01T02:20:09Z He touched a chord among many, mostly elderly Russians in 2005 when he called the Soviet Union's demise "the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the 20th century". Ukraine holds key to Putin's dream of a new union 2013-11-29T12:47:10Z There have been times, particularly when I was younger, when Che Guevara's diaries touched a chord. India Ink: Newswallah: Long Reads Edition 2012-12-30T06:33:57Z Yet, in spite of this haughty independence, he is a devout hero-worshipper; and high achievement in war or policy touches a chord to which his nature never fails to respond. The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada 2012-03-26T02:00:34.423Z Lincoln’s sad face, when in repose, touched a chord of sympathy in the souls of those who knew him best. Why Lincoln Laughed 2011-12-29T03:00:17.037Z Miss Travers looked but for a moment, then, turning round to the keys, she softly touched a chord. A Bride from the Bush 2011-12-24T03:08:05.053Z For once she laughed delightedly at his mild absurdity; just now her world answered with a laugh wherever she touched a chord. The Happy Warrior 2011-12-18T03:00:18.863Z No wonder that a few sighs were heard when Rory ceased to play; he had touched a chord in their inmost hearts, and for the time being had rendered them inexpressibly happy. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z She was in a kind of a daydream, her fingers listlessly touching a chord on the harp now and then. From Squire to Squatter A Tale of the Old Land and the New 2011-12-13T03:00:26.557Z The tone of deference had touched a chord in her. The Sailor 2011-12-03T03:00:11.697Z As Kensley rose, and with a sickening feeling at his heart surveyed the dead man’s face, something in its appearance touched a chord of memory. From Veldt Camp Fires 2011-12-01T03:00:21.397Z There was something in the poor wretch's face that, much as I detested him, touched a chord of pity in my heart. The Beautiful White Devil 2011-11-11T03:00:24.760Z We just touched a chord, something that was in a lot of people’s minds.” City Room: Tony Schwartz, the Man Who Captured the Sound of New York 2011-11-08T12:15:34Z Proud am I that I can touch a chord of sympathy in souls so noble. Women Novelists of Queen Victoria's Reign A Book of Appreciations 2011-07-08T02:00:23.177Z His tone even more than his words had a prompt effect, and the reference to the machinery touched a chord of feeling of which they had been previously unconscious. Roland Graeme: Knight A Novel of Our Time 2011-05-30T02:00:12.077Z It touched a chord in his own heart, but all he said, slowly, was, "I suppose Gillie irritated him." Love and hatred 2011-05-13T02:00:08.103Z The question touched a chord in the bosom of the young girl that thrilled unpleasantly. The Child Wife 2011-04-21T02:00:50.050Z Those plaintive words that came sobbing up from the wounded, bleeding heart, all dripping with tears, touched a chord of sympathy in his own, hitherto unknown to its possessor. Lily Pearl and The Mistress of Rosedale 2011-04-05T02:00:12.720Z The very sound of them as they are enunciated by the human voice touches a chord to which the heart instinctively responds. The Falls of Niagara and Other Famous Cataracts 2011-03-26T02:00:15.717Z Then came a curious sensation, touching a chord which vibrated throughout his entire being. The Daughter Pays 2011-03-19T02:00:09.513Z It was the first time for years she had, unasked, called me 'Weelum' without the prefix, and the old familiar way she pronounced it touched a chord in my heart. Betty Grier 2011-02-24T03:01:04.507Z “Not now, not yet,” said she; “the bitterness of death is past; but you have touched a chord which has vibrated through my soul, and I must have time to recover my trembling senses.” Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z Dankmere dropped the other hand on the keys, touched a chord or two softly, then drifted into the old-time melody, "Shannon Water." The Streets of Ascalon Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. 2011-02-12T03:00:30.987Z Placed in his master’s voice, it touched a chord with millions. Marcus Wilford: From Tabloids to 10 Downing Street 2011-01-30T15:00:00Z Somehow the knowledge of her collapse touched a chord of sentiment in Maseden’s heart, but his own desperate plight effectually banished all other considerations at the moment. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z I don't mind telling you, however, that you have touched a chord in my heart and awakened memories which have slumbered long. Betty Grier 2011-02-24T03:01:04.507Z Photographs of wailing family members mourning the dead troops and burning funeral pyres, have touched a chord with many across India. Losing goodwill? 2010-04-15T23:43:00Z The song of the lark seemed to have touched a chord of sadness in his bosom. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 8 "A life in which nothing happens"--the words touched a chord in her own heart. On the Heights A Novel Granville, taking note of complaint of absence of Opposition on previous night, skilfully touched a chord of human nature. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 93, July 23, 1887. His words had touched a chord in her tender heart. Black Diamonds With demure patience she bent her small fingers over the strings as if to touch a chord. Camilla: A Tale of a Violin Being the Artist Life of Camilla Urso No matter how small the gift may be, a kind word, a little toy, even a flower, will sometimes touch a chord within the heart, whose soft vibrations will continue so long as memory lasts. Our Young Folks—Vol. I, No. II, February 1865 An Illustrated Magazine for Boys and Girls His aunt's words touched a chord in his heart, which vibrated strongly. Name and Fame A Novel The heather on the hills might glow to crimson, and the bracken fade from emerald to bronze, without touching a chord in that sturdy farmer's heart. Highways and Byways in Surrey The scene touched a chord in unison with his own memories; for by some such incident had he first won the favour of Marian. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness She had touched a chord in his nature too roughly, and it had not stood the strain. The New Tenant I had touched a chord, which he deemed a secret one, and its music sounded harsh to him. The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West He had touched a chord in Boulanger's breast which was always ready to vibrate. The King's Warrant A Story of Old and New France It touched a chord in them that antedated the deluge. McClure's Magazine, Vol. XXXI, No. 3, July 1908. The piano was in decent tune; she sat down, nodding across at her father, and touched a chord or two. A Young Man in a Hurry and Other Short Stories “You see that I have touched a chord which vibrates to your heart’s core, daughter,” continued the nun, on whom that sudden evidence of emotion was not lost. Wagner, the Wehr-Wolf It streamed in upon his soul and overpowered him: the church and the faith of his parents surrounded him, and touched a chord in his heart that caused his eyes to overflow with tears. Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen This pleading of a wife in defense of her husband touched a chord in Phillida and excited an emotion she could not define. The Faith Doctor A Story of New York Something in the eyes which met his touched a chord of memory long suppressed. The Rider of Waroona It streamed through his soul and overpowered him; the church and the faith of his parents surrounded him, and touched a chord in his soul, so that the tears overflowed his eyes. What the Moon Saw: and Other Tales The coarse music which he produced touched a chord to which a million hearts responded.... A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) The slim grace of her, the fundamental courage, the lift of the oval chin, touched a chord that went vibrating through him. The Fighting Edge The church and the faith of his parents and his ancestors surrounded him, and touched a chord in his heart which caused tears to start to his eyes. The Sand-Hills of Jutland The word "Zinc" touched a chord in Mr. Mountenay's brain which had lain dormant for years. Happy Days Flora Mackenzie bent listlessly over the harp she had been playing as she spoke, her fingers touching a chord or two that seemed in unison with her thoughts. As We Sweep Through The Deep It was as if some expression or passing glance on my dear wife's face had touched a chord somewhere in her nature, perhaps long forgotten. A Queen's Error The rhythm of happiness that swept like a strain of sweet music through all their daily life, touched a chord in my own nature that responded. Mizora: A Prophecy A MSS. Found Among the Private Papers of the Princess Vera Zarovitch When I speak of these things they touch a chord within me. The Mormon Menace The Confessions of John Doyle Lee, Danite Wheatley’s behaviour, therefore, touched a chord in the hearts of our following, that vibrated pleasantly enough; they began to believe that the campaign was about to become a little more jolly. The War Trail The Hunt of the Wild Horse He touched a chord in the human heart, and it yielded rich music. History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880. Vol. 2 (of 2) Negroes as Slaves, as Soldiers, and as Citizens This remark touched a chord in Alric’s breast which at once turned his thoughts from himself, and allowed his native courage to rise. Erling the Bold Evidently we had touched a chord that would respond; an ignoble one it might be, but it was something to have gained even this. Uncle Rutherford's Nieces A Story for Girls He had touched a chord which had long ceased to vibrate. Captain Mugford Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors Lessing touched a chord which vibrated throughout the land. History of Rationalism Embracing a Survey of the Present State of Protestant Theology The shrill exclamation seemed to touch a chord of remembrance in the mind of Sir George Newnes. The Triumphs of Eugène Valmont Something in voice or words touched a chord in my memory. Gallipoli Diary, Volume I The shrewd lover had touched a chord of young pain in the hearts of both those delicate quadroons. The Entailed Hat Or, Patty Cannon's Times Proud am I that I can touch a chord of sympathy in souls so noble. Charlotte Brontë and Her Circle Hymns bring back hallowed memories; a strain of song will touch a chord no syllogism could sound; the simple words of an old hymn bring comfort and new hope to hearts broken and crushed. Levels of Living Essays on Everyday Ideals Her remark seemed to touch a chord of sympathy in the company, for the women, especially, became very quiet. The Title Market But now they have touched a chord which vibrates in every heart. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 4 He reads a book— and a paragraph has touched a chord in one of the young hearts, to which the other has responded. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 337, November, 1843 Her name falling from his lips touches a chord in her breast, and wakes her to passionate life. The Haunted Chamber A Novel Something in the last sentence must have touched a chord in Una's heart, for the tears, without showing any other' external signs of emotion, streamed down her cheeks. Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One The idea that the condemned man had a Susan who would mourn over his untimely end touched a chord in the hearts of many among the crowd. Gascoyne, The Sandal-Wood Trader A Tale of the Pacific It seemed to Robert that there was a strange sort of kinship between him and the bird—a kinship and understanding which touched a chord of ready feeling in his heart. The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner Mary, Mary! why touch a chord which ever vibrates with the keenest agony? Inez A Tale of the Alamo He touches a chord that finds an echo in every heart, and his poems have a humanity in them that is irresistible. Great Fortunes, and How They Were Made The signs of wear, the loss of the politician's old elasticity, touched a chord of pity in Harwood's breast. A Hoosier Chronicle The woodman had touched a chord in the heart of the gambler which vibrated at his touch. Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue Or perhaps—let us give the kindest interpretation possible to all things—the earl's helplessness and loveableness touched a chord long silent, or never stirred before in the heart of the man of the world. A Noble Life It was Mr. Andrews who touched a chord that vibrated through the vast audience, making them leap to their feet, cheering for several minutes. Ulster's Stand For Union Her own glance, which had been casual, suddenly became intent: the girl's face, an unusual one in its way, touched a chord somewhere. V. V.'s Eyes He now at last began to realize his position; the finding of the heap of blackened money touched a chord of memory. After London Or, Wild England Both were worn to the point of exhaustion by the events of the long day; the stubborn patience and fidelity of the little man touched a chord in Claiborne. The Port of Missing Men It was then, and not till then, that we sounded the right note, and touched a chord that never ceased to vibrate. Phases of Faith Passages from the History of My Creed I saw that my words had touched a chord, as all words do that come from the depth of the soul. Without Dogma His act made my sister Frances rush to my defence, and also, touched a chord in the fatherly natures of the other two men, who summarily brought about a more comfortable state of affairs. The Expedition of the Donner Party and its Tragic Fate There was always something in her modest voice that seemed to touch a chord within me, answering to that sound alone. David Copperfield Every time the abolitionist speaks in honor of human liberty, he touches a chord in the heart of the anti-abolitionist, which responds in harmonious vibrations. My Bondage and My Freedom The words were nearly stifled by her emotions, for the other had touched a chord that thrilled to her heart. The Spy All our ignoble toils, and all our petty anxieties, touch a chord that vibrates in that deep and tender heart. Expositions of Holy Scripture: St. John Chaps. XV to XXI I hope my poem touched a chord in your heart? A Mummer's Wife The sight of the weeping child touches a chord in the heart of Gowhar Jan, the famous dancing girl of Lahore. By-Ways of Bombay The stir, the buzz of conversation, the warmth and life of it, all touched a chord in her which made depression impossible. The Little Warrior Subtly, ever so cunningly, she had contrived to touch a chord in Colonel Kirby's heart that he did not know lived any more. The Winds of the World Relatively speaking, Turin touches a chord; but there is after all no reason in a large collection of shabbily-stuccoed houses, disposed in a rigidly rectangular manner, for passing a day of deep, still gaiety. Italian Hours Even in the midst of war, Philosophy will be heard, especially when she speaks words of concurring authority that touch a chord in every heart. The Duel Between France and Germany The soft, sweet, preluding note of the player had touched a chord in my soul as utterly different from that which it expressed, as could by any possibility be conceived. Confession, or, the Blind Heart; a Domestic Story Such simple lines,—by Longfellow too, the despised of all the Sir Oracles of criticism,—yet coming to Walden's memory suddenly, they touched a chord of vivid emotion. God's Good Man Ah! that touched a chord which gave a thrill of pain. After the Storm At moments it vexed her, for she did not like to be mystified; at others, it touched a chord of sympathy in some very obscure corner of her being. Our Friend the Charlatan Thus, deftly, having touched a chord of pity in me, she began to play; her voice followed; dinner and dressing, the house-party and my mother's guests, were all forgotten. The Garden of Survival Madame Letitia's face was serious; the emperor had touched a chord unpleasant to her ear. Napoleon and Blucher She laughed, and touched a chord on the spinet. God's Good Man He strove to answer; but the voice touched a chord at his heart, and the words failed him. Zanoni Something in its appearance touched a chord in his memory; he lifted the half-opened case and saw a much faded daguerreotype portrait of himself taken in Missouri before he left in the Californian emigration. Openings in the Old Trail Something that she had said had touched a chord in my lord’s nature which he inherited from his Scotch ancestors. My Lady Ludlow Yet, dissolved in tears as she was, with her long lashes glistening and her mouth twitching pitifully, the dancer seemed to touch a chord deep down in his heart. Okewood of the Secret Service The music was not fine, but it touched a chord in Ayrault's breast, for he had waltzed with Sylvia to that air, and it made his heart ache. A journey in other worlds A romance of the future No doubt they are accomplished and pretty; but not an accomplishment, not a charm of theirs, touches a chord in my bosom. The Professor |
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