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单词 sounding
释义 sound·ing
I. \ˈsau̇ndiŋ, -dēŋ\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from gerund of sounden to sound (measure depths) — more at sound
1.
 a. : measurement by sounding
 b. : the depth so ascertained — see echo sounding
 c. soundings plural : a place or part of a body of water where a hand sounding line will reach the bottom
2. : measurement of the condition of the atmosphere at various heights
3. : a probe, test, or sampling of opinion or intention : inquiry, investigation
 < has started soundings of farmer sentiment on future farm policy — New York Times >

- in soundings
- out of soundings
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English souning, from present participle of sounen to sound — more at sound
1. : emitting, reverberating, resonant, resounding, sonorous
 < sounding brass and a tinkling cymbal — 1 Cor 13:1 (Authorized Version) >
 < a sounding kiss — Osbert Sitwell >
 < the sounding cataract haunted me like a passion — William Wordsworth >
— often used in combination with a preceding adjective or adverb
 < clear sounding >
 < loud sounding >
 < fine-sounding phrases >
2. : high-sounding
 < sounding commonplaces >
 < apt to be taken in by sounding phrases — W.F.DeMorgan >
III. noun
: signifying herein
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