n.

1. 【音】對位法，旋律配合法[U]；對位旋律[C]
   The composer is famous for his marvelous counterpoints.

   這位譜曲家以他傑出的對位旋律而聞名。

2. 對比物；相互作用物[U]
   The painting portrayed the beauty of nature as counterpoint to that of a human body.

   這幅畫將自然美作為人體美的對比物。

n.

1. Music  the technique of setting, writing, or playing a melody or melodies in conjunction with another, according to fixed rules.
   ▸a melody played in conjunction with another.
2. a thing forming a pleasing or notable contrast with something else.

v.

1. Music  add counterpoint to (a melody).
2. emphasize by contrast.
3. compensate for.