单词 | high-pitched |
释义 | high-pitched also high pitched adjective A high-pitched sound is shrill and high in pitch. A woman squealed in a high-pitched voice. Synonyms: piercing, high, sharp, penetrating Collocations: high-pitched noise He acquired some military-grade loudspeakers that made a high-pitched noise, which would be switched on just as the parties were winding down. Times, Sunday Times And over the past few days the equipment has turned hot and begun emitting an irritating high-pitched noise. Times, Sunday Times For several weeks, on the increasingly rare occasions when anyone made a high-pitched noise in our bedroom, the reward was a loud beeping noise. Times, Sunday Times When he tries to speak to them, he can only emit a high-pitched noise. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The device emitted a high-pitched noise every few minutes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They purr when happy and let out a high-pitched scream when in pain. The Sun (2015) Then another woman let out a high-pitched scream. Times, Sunday Times (2006) When he's not happy he makes a high-pitched scream and bunches up his fists in a tantrum. The Sun (2007) Ranging from harsh death growls to a high-pitched shriek and even the occasional spoken word more akin to the aforementioned deathcore genre. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When alarmed, the house shrew makes an ear-piercing, high-pitched shriek, resembling the sound of nails scraping a chalkboard or a metal fork scraping glass, which repels house cats. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But, to high-pitched shrieks every time the young striker was on the ball, the good vibes began to seep back last night in the early spell. Times, Sunday Times Vocals are typically a mixture of high-pitched shrieks and clean choral singing. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Characteristically vociferous, the monkey produces a range of calls: from soft clicks and low-pitched guttural rumblings to owl-like hoots and high-pitched shrieks when threatened. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most of the time, tenor drums are tuned relatively tightly, giving them a high-pitched sound that carries well outdoors. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The high-pitched sound of infant-directed speech gives it special acoustic qualities which may appeal to the infant. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 If the paddle makes a very distinctive high-pitched sound on contact, then the paddle may have speed glue. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 When in threatening situations, macaques will emit a single loud, high-pitched sound called a shrill bark. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 High-pitched sounds, which can be heard farther away, are unnecessary when there are more whales in the sea. Times, Sunday Times There was a high-pitched squeal, like it really was a pigeon whose tail had just been set on fire. Times, Sunday Times Males will make a short high-pitched squeal when hurt and foals will emit a drawn out wail when in distress. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His high-pitched squeals (yes, from my boyfriend, not the bat) brought the rest of the household into our room in the small hours. Times, Sunday Times Males search for females by letting out high-pitched squeals and tunneling through foreign areas. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Avoid melons with a high-pitched tone or a dead, thudding sound when slapped: a good-quality watermelon will have a deep-pitched tone. Times, Sunday Times In bubblegum dance tracks, females usually sing the chorus, often in a high-pitched tone. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They employ the use of symphonic, power and glam metal influences in their vocals which have a high-pitched tone, along with synthesizers and occasional keyboards. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Male hedgehogs woo females by singing in a high-pitched voice. The Sun (2012) Do they say this in an hysterical high-pitched voice? Times, Sunday Times (2007) His cutting, slightly high-pitched voice he found unattractive. THE GOLDEN LION (2002) An English officer came on to the stage and made a brief announcement in an unexcited and rather high-pitched voice. DISPLACED PERSON Vaughn's hands were a blur, and he was starting to emit a high-pitched whine like the buzz of a circular saw. MY BABYSITTER BITES BACK (1995) The bilge pumps had cut in now, their high-pitched whine distinctive over the deeper roar of the main engines. LET NOT THE DEEP As the speed increases, the only noise is a gentle high-pitched whine. The Sun (2009) An osprey swooshes from a branch with a high-pitched whistle before swooping to catch a fish for its dinner. Times,Sunday Times A high-pitched whistle emerges from the forest. Smithsonian She called to her fledgling in an emphatic high-pitched whistle. Houston Chronicle This high-pitched whistle was caused by magnetostriction in the line output transformer. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The high-pitched whistle was for warning of the trains approach and for giving shunting signals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 尖声的 Japanese: 甲高い |
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