monotone
UK/'mɒnәtәun/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A flat, unvarying tone of voice with no change in pitch
单调的声音；无起伏的语调
adj.
Unvarying in pitch or, by extension, in color or quality
单调的；（音高、颜色等）无变化的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmono- (one) + tone = a single tone. Speaking in a monotone means holding one pitch the whole time, with none of the rise and fall that makes speech lively.
Root ton still carries 10 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.speak in a monotone用单调的声音讲话
- 2.flat monotone平板的单调
- 3.monotone voice单调的嗓音
- 4.dull monotone乏味的单调
Example Sentences
- 1.
She recited the poem in a flat monotone.
- 2.
His voice dropped to a dull monotone as he read the report.
- 3.
The robot replied in a cold monotone.