单词 | huskily |
释义 | huskyhus‧ky1 /ˈhʌski/ adjective Word Origin WORD ORIGINhusky1 ExamplesOrigin: 1 1700-1800 Probably from husk ‘to have a dry cough’ (16-19 centuries) (from the sound). 2 1800-1900 Probably from ➔ HUSK1; because corn-husks are hard and strongEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES Thesaurus
THESAURUSvoices/sounds that are not high► low Collocations a low voice or sound is not high on the scale of musical sounds: · I can’t sing the low notes.· He’s got quite a low singing voice.· Boys’ voices usually become much lower as they get older. ► deep a deep voice or sound is low, strong, and pleasant: · He has a lovely deep voice.· The engine has a wonderfully deep sound to it, like it’s ready to race. ► husky a husky voice is deep, quiet, and rough-sounding, especially in a way that is attractive: · Monroe sang 'Happy Birthday, Mr President’ in a slow husky voice.· His voice dropped to a husky whisper. ► gravelly a gravelly voice is very low and rough sounding: · The singer is famous for his gravelly voice. Longman Language Activatora low sound/voice etc► low a low voice or musical note is not high on the scale of musical sound: · I can't sing the low notes.· He's got quite a low singing voice. ► deep a deep voice is low, strong, and pleasant: · David's familiar deep voice called out to her as she walked past. ► husky a husky voice is deep, quiet, and rough-sounding, especially in a way that is attractive: · She heard a husky voice call her name.· His voice dropped to a husky whisper. ► bass in the lowest part of the musical scale - used especially in music and singing: · Jim was asked to sing the bass solos.· You need to play the bass notes slightly louder.· He sang popular songs for us in his deep bass voice. ► rich a rich voice is low, strong, and pleasant to listen to: · He spoke in a strong, rich voice.· She had a wonderful deep, rich singing voice. a rough voice► rough not sounding soft or gentle, especially because the person speaking is angry or rude: · "What are you doing in here?'' shouted the farmer in a rough voice.rough with: · Fran was shaking her urgently, his voice rough with concern. ► throaty deep and rough, as if the sounds are produced deep down in your throat: · Julie had a throaty voice that made her sound older than she was.· She always spoke with a throaty German accent. ► husky slightly rough, as though you have a sore throat, but also attractive and deep: · Stephen put his arms around her and his voice became a soft, husky whisper.· Caron Wheeler's rich, husky vocal is perfect for the song's mellow soulfulness. ► gruff deep and rough, especially when the speaker is feeling annoyed or being rude and does not want to talk much: · "If this happens again,'' said Dad, in a gruff voice, "I shall be extremely angry!''· He was an irritable old man, who seldom spoke except to say a gruff hello. ► hoarse rough and not very clear, especially because your throat is sore as a result of illness or too much shouting, singing etc: · You sound very hoarse. Do you have a cold?· His voice dropped to a hoarse whisper.shout yourself hoarse British (=shout so much that you become hoarse): · He had shouted himself hoarse in his frenzied efforts to attract attention. COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► a husky voice 1a husky voice is deep, quiet, and attractive: ‘Come quickly,’ she said in a husky whisper.2especially American English a man or boy who is husky is big and strong—huskily adverb (=low and slightly rough but in an attractive way)· She spoke in a husky voice, as though her throat was sore. COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSNOUN► voice· Maybe if I got her outfit I'd get her husky voice to match?· He has the assertive, husky voice and the confident, forthright manner of an athlete.· But suddenly the singer's raw, husky voice seemed to touch her soul.· With red eyes and husky voice, he sat weeping gently in an armchair in the study.· He is a tall, stocky chap with a husky voice. |
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