sound
noun
Definitions of sound noun
noise(声音)
- A2Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
something that you can hear or that can be heard
声音;声响
They could hear the distant chimes of a clock tower.
他们可以听到远处钟楼的钟声。
She remained perfectly still, without uttering a sound.
她保持完全静止,没有发出任何声音。
Suddenly, we heard a loud thumping sound from the engine.
突然,我们听到引擎发出巨大的砰砰声。
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
the activity of recording and broadcasting sound, such as from a musical performance or for a film
(音乐演出、电影等的)录音和播放;声音制作
a sound engineer/recording technician
音响工程师/录音技术人员
The sound for the movie was excellent.
这部电影的音效非常出色。
They are working on the sound design.
他们正在进行音效设计。
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
the volume or quality of the sound of a television or film
(电视或电影的音量或音质
Could you adjust the sound on the TV, please?
请你调整一下电视的音量好吗?
The sound of the movie was too loud.
电影的音量太大了。
The sound of the TV is a bit distorted.
电视的声音有点失真。
- Countable(可数名词)
the specific quality of the music produced by a musician or group of musicians
(个人或乐团的)音乐特色;音乐风格
The band's unique sound blends country and rock music.
乐队的独特音乐风格融合了乡村和摇滚音乐。
The artist is known for their unique sound.
这位艺术家以其独特的音乐风格而闻名。
They are trying to develop a new sound.
他们正在努力开发一种新的音乐风格。
water(水域)
- Countable(可数名词)
a passage of sea connecting two larger areas of sea, or an area of sea mostly surrounded by land
海峡;海湾
the Kalmar Sound
卡尔马海峡
The ships are passing through the sound.
船只正在通过这片海峡。
This sound is well known for its beauty.
这片海峡以其美丽闻名。
Phrases of sound noun
- the sound of something
The impression or feeling that something gives based on what is said or written; the implicit meaning or suggestion of something.
言下之意
• The sound of this new project suggests there are many potential risks involved.
这个新项目听起来涉及许多潜在风险。
verb
Definitions of sound verb
noise(声音)
- Transitive(及物动词)Intransitive(不及物动词)
to make a noise
(使)发声;(使)作响
If the alarm sounds, evacuate the building at once.
如果警报响起,立即撤离大楼。
It sounds like a bird singing.
听起来像鸟儿在唱歌。
He speaks with a voice that sounds like someone I used to work with.
他说话的声音听起来像我以前共事过的人。
water(水域)
- Transitive(及物动词)
to measure the depth of a mass of water, such as the sea, usually by sonar
测深;探测水深
They are sounding the depth of the sound.
他们正在测量海峡的深度。
The ship is equipped to sound the water’s depth.
这艘船配备了测量水深的设备。
Phrases of sound verb
- sound the alarm
To issue a warning or alert, typically by making a loud noise or announcement, to notify people of danger or an emergency.
警报
• When the building's smoke alarm went off, everyone knew it was time to sound the alarm.
当大楼的烟雾警报响起时,每个人都知道该发出警报了。
- sound good, interesting, strange, etc.
To give the impression of being good, interesting, strange, or having other qualities, based on what one hears or reads.
听起来不错,听起来有意思,听起来很奇怪等等。
• The project sounds promising; we can discuss it further.
这个项目听起来很有前景;我们可以进一步讨论。
- sound like/as if/as though
To give the impression of being a particular thing based on what is heard or read.
听起来好像
• This project sounds like it has a lot of potential.
这个项目听起来很有潜力。
- sound angry, happy, rude, etc.
to give the impression of being angry, happy, rude, or in another emotional state when speaking.
听起来像是生气、高兴、无礼等等
• She sounded very surprised when I told her the news.
当我告诉她这个消息时,她听起来非常惊讶。
adjective
Definitions of sound adjective
condition(状态)
not broken or damaged; healthy; in good condition
完好无损的;健康的
It is an old building, but its structure is still sound.
这是一栋老建筑,但它的结构仍然完好。
He is in surprisingly sound health for his age.
以他的年龄来说,他的健康状况出奇地好。
Was she of sound mind at the time of the incident?
事件发生时,她的精神状态是否正常?
quality(品质)
showing or based on good judgment
合理的;明智的;可靠的
She gave me some very sound advice.
她给了我一些非常合理的建议。
She is a sound judge of character.
她是一个很会判断人品的法官。
I'm not sure how sound the theoretical basis for this argument is.
我不确定这个论点的理论基础是否可靠。
adverb
Definitions of sound adverb
deeply
熟睡(的),酣睡(的)
He was sound asleep within moments of getting into bed.
他上床后很快就熟睡了。
The baby was sound asleep.
宝宝睡得很熟。
The cat was sound asleep, completely ignoring me.
猫咪睡得很熟,完全不理我。
Idioms
- be as sound as a bell
To be in excellent health or in very good condition.
健全如钟
• Despite being in his eighties, he's still as sound as a bell.
尽管已经八十多岁了,他的身体依然非常健康。
Phrasal Verbs of sound
- sound off
to convey your viewpoints emphatically, particularly when not solicited to do so
(尤其是未经邀请时)强烈地发表意见
• During the meeting, he started to sound off, even though no one had asked him to speak.
在会议期间,他开始大发议论,尽管没有人请他发言。
- sound someone out
to informally ascertain a person's thoughts or intentions on a specific matter to prepare or take suitable actions
探口风;询问意向
• Before the meeting, I decided to sound her out about her thoughts on the proposal.
在会议之前,我决定探询她对提案的想法。