| 单词 | voice |
| 释义 | voice —voice /vɔɪs/ noun (OPINION) C2 [C often singular, U] (the right to) an expression of opinion: » There was only one dissenting voice during the discussion.» Unfortunately a strike was the only way to make our voices heard.» The committee represents the voice of the students.» Developing countries are demanding a stronger voice (= right to express opinions) in the debate.Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewThesaurus+: ↑Human rightsC2 [S] an important quality or opinion that someone expresses, or the person who is able to express it: » She just won't listen to the voice of reason.» I wouldn't work for Peter if I were you - this is the voice of experience talking!Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewThesaurus+: ↑Speakers and talkersWord partners for voice noun• a ♯deep/♯gravelly/♯husky/♯low voice• a ♯high-pitched/♯nasal/♯shrill/♯squeaky voice• a ♯booming/♯loud voice• ♯in a [bored/stern/tender] voice• ♯drop/♯lower/♯raise your voice• ♯lose your voice• sb's voice ♯breaks/♯cracks/♯falters/♯quivers• sb's ♯tone of voiceCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a dissenting/lone voice» Among all the support one dissenting voice was heard.-lu. an authentic/distinctive/powerful/strong voice» His is one of the most powerful voices in Washington.–Phrases-lu. give voice to sth» If he had doubts about the relationship, he never gave voice to them.-lu. give/lend your voice to sth» She's the latest prominent politician to lend her name to the campaign.-lu. make your voice heard» It's time the public made their voice heard.-lu. with one voice» They decided with one voice to reject the offer.noun (SOUNDS) B1 [C] the sounds that are made when people speak or sing: » She has a loud/quiet/soft voice.» a low-pitched/high-pitched voice» a booming/breathy/clear/deep/fruity/gravelly/husky/squeaky voice» a baritone/soprano singing voice» You could tell from her voice that she wasn't pleased.» "I don't know what you mean," said Fran in a quavering voice.» She lowered her voice to a whisper.» You'll have to raise your voice (= speak louder) if you want to be heard in here.» I've got a cold and I think I'm losing my voice (= becoming unable to speak).» He's at that age when his voice is breaking (= changing from a boy's to a man's).» She's done a lot of work with voice-activated computers.Thesaurus+: ↑Describing qualities of the human voicebe in good voiceF0 to be singing well: » Well, choir, we seem to be in good voice today!Thesaurus+: ↑Singing in generalWord partners for voice noun• a ♯deep/♯gravelly/♯husky/♯low voice• a ♯high-pitched/♯nasal/♯shrill/♯squeaky voice• a ♯booming/♯loud voice• ♯in a [bored/stern/tender] voice• ♯drop/♯lower/♯raise your voice• ♯lose your voice• sb's voice ♯breaks/♯cracks/♯falters/♯quivers• sb's ♯tone of voiceCollocations:–Adjectives-lu. a deep/gruff/gravelly/hoarse/husky/low/raspy/throaty voice» She had a low, husky voice.-lu. a grating/high/high-pitched/nasal/reedy/shrill/squeaky voice» She had the high-pitched voice of a child.-lu. an authoritative/loud/booming/resonant/strident/sonorous/stentorian voice» He's got such a loud voice.-lu. a lilting/sing-song/soft/soothing/well-modulated voice» He answered each question in a deep, well-modulated voice.-lu. hushed/muffled voices» I could hear hushed voices in the room next door.-lu. a plaintive/tremulous/trembling voice» She answered with a tremulous voice, tears welling in her eyes.–Types-lu. a baritone/bass/falsetto/soprano/tenor voice» He sings with a wonderful baritone voice.-lu. your singing/speaking voice» Her singing voice is beautiful.–Prepositions-lu. in a [bored/soft/stern/tender] voice» 'No we don't have time for that,' he replied in a rather stern voice.-lu. in sb's voice» I could hear the anger in his voice.–Verbs-lu. hear a voice» It's good to hear your voice.-lu. drop/lower/raise your voice» He lowered his voice to a whisper.-lu. voice breaks/cracks/falters/quavers/quivers» She started to speak but her voice faltered.-lu. lose your voice» She'd got a cold and had lost her voice.-lu. put on a (funny/silly) voice» He'd put on a funny voice to tell the joke.-lu. voice tails away/off/trails away/ off» Her voice trailed off into silence.–Nouns-lu. a babble/murmer of voices» There was a confused babble of voices followed by a short silence.-lu. the tone/timbre of (your) voice» I could tell from the tone of her voice that something was wrong.–Phrases-lu. at the top of your voice» I was shouting at the top of my voice but she still couldn't hear me.-lu. an inner voice» I was going to shout back at her but an inner voice told me not to.-lu. keep your voice down» I'm trying to work - could you keep your voices down?• • • Extra Examples:» Sometimes she speaks in this silly, girly voice.» I heard a voice from the cupboard shouting "Let me out!"» I had to raise my voice to make myself heard over the noise.» My mother had a beautiful singing voice when she was younger.» I could hear the babble of voices in the next room.verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for voice C2 to say what you think about a particular subject, especially to express a doubt, complaint, etc. that you have about it: » I have voiced my objections to the plan to management.Thesaurus+: ↑Expressing and asking opinions , ↑Remarks and remarking , ↑Controlling emotionsF0 PHONETICS to produce a sound by making the vocal cords move very quickly several times |
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