voice

noun

UK/vɔɪs/
US/vɔɪs/

Definitions of voice noun

sound(聲音)

  1. B1Countable(可數名詞)

    The sounds produced when people speak or sing.

    說話或唱歌時發出的聲音;嗓音

    • Her voice is very loud/quiet/gentle.

      她的聲音很大/很小/很溫柔。

    • A deep/high-pitched voice.

      低沉/高亢的聲音。

    • A booming/breathy/clear/deep/mellow/gravelly/husky/shrill voice.

      洪亮/氣音/清晰/低沉/柔和/沙啞/嘶啞/尖銳的聲音。

opinion(意見)

  1. C2Countable(可數名詞)Uncountable(不可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

    The expression of an opinion, or the entitlement to express one's opinion.

    意見的表達;發言權;表達意見的權利

    • There was only one dissenting opinion voiced during the discussion.

      在討論過程中只有一個反對意見被表達出來。

    • Regrettably, striking was the only way to ensure our voices were heard.

      遺憾的是,罷工是確保我們的聲音被聽到的唯一方式。

    • The committee is meant to represent the voice of the student body.

      委員會旨在代表學生群體的聲音。

  2. C2Singular(單數)

    An important viewpoint or sentiment that a person expresses, or the individual capable of expressing it.

    意見;觀點;意願;表達意見的人

    • She refuses to heed the voice of reason.

      她拒絕聽從理性的聲音。

    • I wouldn’t work for Peter if I were you - take it from the voice of experience!

      如果我是你,我不會為彼得工作——聽聽經驗之談吧!

grammar(文法)

  1. Singular(單數)language(語言)specialized(專業)

    The relationship between the verb's subject and the action it describes, or the different verb forms illustrating this relationship.

    語態

    • The active/passive voice.

      主動/被動語態。

Phrases of voice noun

  • be in good voice

    Refers to a singer's voice being in good condition, resulting in a pleasant and clear sound.

    唱得很好

    The tenor was fantastic tonight; he was in good voice.

    今晚的男高音太棒了,他的嗓音狀況非常好。

verb

UK/vɔɪs/
US/vɔɪs/

Definitions of voice verb

  1. C2Transitive(及物動詞)

    To express one's thoughts on a particular matter, especially to convey a concern, complaint, or doubt about it.

    表達;吐露;(尤指)表達(質疑、抱怨)

    • I have voiced my opposition to the proposed plan to management.

      我已向管理層表達了對該計劃的反對意見。

  2. Transitive(及物動詞)phonetics(語音學)specialized(專業)

    To produce a sound by rapidly vibrating the vocal cords.

    使發成濁音

Idioms

  • give voice to something

    To articulate one's thoughts or feelings through spoken or written words.

    表達(觀點或情感)

    During the meeting, she finally gave voice to her concerns about the proposal.

    在會議期間,她終於表達了對該提案的擔憂。

  • with one voice

    When a group of people express an opinion or make a decision with one voice, it means they are in complete agreement.

    指一群人意見一致;全部同意。

    The community members expressed with one voice their opposition to building a new factory in the area.

    社區成員一致表達了反對在該地區建造新工廠的意見。

  • voice within you

    The part of your mind that tells you what is right and wrong; your conscience.

    內心的良知或理智。

    When I considered taking that unethical job, the voice within me told me not to.

    當我考慮接受那份不道德的工作時,我內心的聲音告訴我不要這樣做。