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单词 gravelly
释义
gravelly
(grævəli )
Word forms: gravellier, gravelliest
1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A gravelly voice is low and rather rough and harsh.
There's a triumphant note in his gravelly voice.
Synonyms: husky, rough, harsh, rasping  
2. adjective
A gravelly area of land is covered in or full of small stones.
Water runs through the gravelly soil very quickly.
Collocations:
gravelly voice
He became known among signallers for his signature gravelly voice, which was, however, no affectation.
Times, Sunday Times
I vividly recall him making a return visit and regaling us with highly amusing anecdotes in his not quite yet defined gravelly voice.
Times, Sunday Times
It reflects her gravelly voice and boyish personality.
The Sun
He has the same sort of gravelly voice and the same passion for songs about life's dark alleys.
Times, Sunday Times
The singer introduces the set in the world's most gravelly voice.
Times, Sunday Times
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