Adapted screenplays are derived from previously published material (often a novel, but possibly a play, short story, poem, song, comic book, etc).

改编剧本则改编自已经公开出版过的作品(小说、戏剧、短篇故事、诗歌、歌曲、漫画等等)。

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Yes, this song is adapted from the classic '70s hit Stayin' Alive, but you may barely recognize it.

是的，这首歌是改编自经典的' 70s hit Stayin '，但是也许你根本识别不出来。

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"Love me Tender" is a song recorded by Elvis Presley, adapted from the tune of "Aura Lee", a sentimental Civil War ballad.

《温柔地爱我》是猫王埃维斯·普里斯利的歌，改编自美国内战时期一首忧伤的民谣《欧拉？李》。

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We wrote that song, and we adapted it from a gospel song.

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When he was asked at his trial if the lyrics were his own, he replied that he had adapted them from a song by 50 Cent.

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This song is freely adapted from her CD of country-music hymns, the one she plays to get into a churchgoing mood on Sunday mornings.

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