单词 | megadecibel |
释义 | > as lemmasmegadecibel megadecibel n. Brit. /ˈmɛɡəˌdɛsᵻb(ɛ)l/ , U.S. /ˈmɛɡəˌdɛsəˌbɛl/ , /ˈmɛɡəˌdɛsəb(ə)l/ [ < mega- comb. form + decibel n., as if < 2] figurative and hyperbolically a supposed unit of extreme loudness; an extremely loud sound, an extremely high degree of noise; frequently attributive.ΚΠ 1968 Time 23 Feb. 10 The controversy over Viet Nam was raised several megadecibels by widespread speculation. 1998 Chicago Tribune 15 Mar. vii. 15/1 How did the Shubert's Sunday afternoon crowd react to a show with..liberal use of the F-word and mega-decibel music? < as lemmas |
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