| 单词 | tone |
| 释义 | tone (verb) tone 11 ENTRIES FOUND: tone (noun) tone (verb) toned (adjective) tone-deaf (adjective) tone language (noun) dialling tone (noun) dial tone (noun) earth tone (noun) high-toned (adjective) touch-tone (adjective) two-tone (adjective) 1 tone /ˈtoʊn/ noun plural tones 1 tone /ˈtoʊn/ noun plural tones Learner's definition of TONE 1 [count] a : the quality of a person's voice语气；腔调；口吻 She spoke in a sharp tone. [=she spoke sharply]她说话语气尖刻。 He replied in a friendly tone.他以友善的口吻回答。 They spoke in hushed/conspiratorial tones.他们轻声/悄悄地讲话。 Don't use that rude tone of voice with me.别用那种粗鲁的口气跟我说话。 b : the quality of a sound produced by a musical instrument or singing voice（乐器或歌声的）音质，音色 the low tones of an organ风琴的低音色 2 [count] a : a quality, feeling, or attitude expressed by the words that someone uses in speaking or writing（口头或书面用词的）特性，情感，态度 The speech had religious tones to it.这篇演讲带有宗教性质。 The author's tone shows her attitude toward the subject.作者的语气表明了她对这一主题的态度。 The professor's condescending tone irritated some students.教授居高临下的态度激怒了一些学生。 b : the general quality of a place, situation, etc.气氛；基调；风格 the city's upbeat tone这座城市生气勃勃的气氛 The seriousness of his opening statement set the tone for/of the meeting. [=his opening statement established that the meeting would be serious]他严肃的开场白为此次会议定下了基调。 3 [count] a : a shade of color色调 a bright, dark, or light tone of blue亮蓝、深蓝或浅蓝色色调 the soft tones of the painting画作的柔和色调 — see also earth tone b : a small amount of a color略微，带有（某种颜色） gray with a slightly bluish tone [=tint]微微泛蓝的灰色 4 [noncount] : strength and firmness of the muscles or skin（肌肉或皮肤的）强健 These exercises help build muscle tone.这些锻炼有助于练就强健的肌肉。 5 [noncount] : the highness or lowness of a spoken syllable声调 a rising/falling tone升/降调 — see also tone language 6 [count] : a sound made as a signal by a machine (such as a telephone or answering machine)（电话或应答机等发出的）声音信号 Please leave a message after the tone.请在听到声音信号后留言。 (Brit) I keep getting the engaged tone. [=(US) busy signal; the sound which indicates that the telephone line is already being used]我打过去听到的一直是忙音。 — see also dial tone, ringtone 7 [count] music a : a sound of a particular pitch and vibration音调 the different tones [=notes] of a musical scale音阶的不同音调 b chiefly British : whole step 2 tone /ˈtoʊn/ verb tones; toned; toning 2 tone /ˈtoʊn/ verb tones; toned; toning Learner's definition of TONE [+ object] : to give strength and firmness to (something, such as muscles or skin)使强健；使结实 These exercises are a good way to tone (up) your stomach muscles.这些锻炼是强健你的腹肌的好方法。 tone down [phrasal verb] 1 tone (something) down or tone down (something) : to make (something) less forceful, offensive, or harsh使缓和；使温和 People will be more likely to listen to you if you tone down your language a little.假如你的措辞更温和一点，人们会更愿意听的。 2 : to make (something) less bright or colorful使柔和 She toned down her wardrobe.她改穿颜色柔和的衣服。 tone in [phrasal verb] tone in with (something) British : to match the color of (something)（颜色）同…协调，与…搭配 That tie tones in well with your suit.那条领带和你的西装颜色很配。 |
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