tone

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四级六级考研 Collins 3

英文释义

n. the quality of a person's voice
n. (linguistics) a pitch or change in pitch of the voice that serves to distinguish words in tonal languages
n. a steady sound without overtones
n. a musical interval of two semitones

中文翻译

n. 音调, 音质, 语调, 语气, 色调, 气氛, 状况, 思想状态
vt. 给...定色调, 增强, 使...的声调和谐, 定音调
vi. 颜色调和
[计] 双音频

3
Collins 星级
1
Oxford 级别
1,813
BNC 频率
1,995
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记忆技巧

tone 没有明显的词根词缀，但它来源于拉丁语 tonus，意为“声音”。可以记住它与声音的关系。

例句

1. The teacher's tone was very encouraging during the lesson.
老师在课堂上的语气非常鼓励人。
2. She spoke in a soft tone, which made everyone feel relaxed.
她用柔和的语气说话，让每个人都感到放松。
3. It's important to match your tone to the situation you are in.
根据你所处的情况调整语气是很重要的。

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