| [/ˏɪntəˈneɪʃn; ˏɪntəˋneʃən/] n 用法:
1 [U] intoning 吟诵; 吟唱:
the intonation of a prayer 祈祷文的吟诵. 用法:
2
(a) [C, U] rise and fall of the pitch of the voice in speaking, esp as this affects the meaning of what is said 语音的抑扬; 语调; 音调:
In English, some questions have a rising intonation. 英语中有些疑问句需用升调. *
a change of intonation 语调的变化 *
[attrib 作定语] intonation patterns 语调类型. Cf 参看 inflection 2, stress 3.
(b) [C] slight accent in speaking （说话时稍含民族的、 地方的或个人的）口音:
speak English with a Welsh intonation 说英语稍带威尔士口音. 用法:
3 [U] (music 音) quality of playing or singing in tune （演奏或唱歌中的）调音:
The violin's intonation was poor. 这个小提琴的调音不准. |