modulate
UK/'mɒdjuleit/US
TOEFLGREC1
Definitions
v.
To adjust or vary the tone, pitch, or volume of the voice.
调节（嗓音、语调）。
v.
(Technical) To vary a signal or wave, e.g. for radio transmission.
（技术）调制（信号、波形）。
v.
(Music) To change from one key to another.
（音乐）转调。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin modulari 'to measure off, regulate' (from modulus, small measure). To modulate is to keep adjusting something to the right measure moment by moment — a voice, a radio signal, a musical key. See mod.
Root mod still carries 17 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.modulate the voice调节嗓音
- 2.modulate a signal调制信号
- 3.modulate the tone改变语调
Example Sentences
- 1.
A good speaker modulates their voice to hold attention.
- 2.
The device modulates the radio signal for transmission.
- 3.
The piece modulates from C major to G major.