v utter monotonously and repetitively and rhythmically
v recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
v speak carefully, as with rising and falling pitch or in a particular tone
v. 吟咏
1. She decided to intone a poem at the school assembly.
她决定在学校大会上吟诵一首诗。
2. The teacher asked the students to intone the national anthem together.
老师让学生们一起吟唱国歌。
3. He likes to intone his favorite quotes in a dramatic way.
他喜欢以戏剧化的方式吟诵他最喜欢的名言。